Boyz II Men, In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember) | COVERS

In the second edition of COVERS (2025), Boyz II Men superbly covers “In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember)” originally performed by The Five Satins.

Ah, it’s time to get cozy and cover up! In COVERS, we highlight a musician or band covering songs by another musician (likely a popular musician). COVERS focuses solely on the musician who covers.  It is open to established musicians and musicians who may not be as well-known. In the second edition of COVERS (2025), Boyz II Men delivers a compelling rendition of “In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember)” originally performed by The Five Satins.

“In the still (Shoo doop shooby doo) / Of the night (Shoo doop shooby doo) / I held you (Shoo doop shooby doo) / Held you tight (Shoo doop shooby woah).” Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men have no shortage of hits in their illustrious career.  They were dominant in the 1990s.  Among their many hits is “In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember)”, the seventh track from their 1991, multiplatinum debut album, Cooleyhighharmony.  Boyz II Men achieved ample success with this cover . Yes, cover. “In the Still of the Night” was originally recorded by the 1950s doo-wop group, The Five Satins.  The group’s leader, Fred Parris (1936 – 2022) penned it.  Boyz II Men made this oldie but-goodie their own.  It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1993.  The single was certified platinum by the RIAA. Notably, their rendition of “Still” appeared in the 1992 TV mini-series The Jacksons.

“I remember (I remember)

That night in May (I remember)

When the stars were bright (Oh, I remember)

Up above (I remember).”

In the hands of Boyz II Men, “In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember)” hearkens back to the days of vintage R&B.  These are elite singing voices making a song that was 35 years old sound fresh and original. Impressive! Contrasting the beloved original, Boyz II Men scrap the instruments singing a cappella. Singing without instruments and nailing the blend, harmonies, and intonation is difficult.  It requires connectedness collectively, practice, and skill.  Boyz II Men nail it without a doubt.  The “shoo doo(s)” are locked-in, the harmonies on-point, and the lead vocals sound effortless and incredibly soulful.  This remake could’ve sounded anachronistic following the evolution of R&B.  Instead, Boyz II Men introduced “In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember)”, among the greatest songs ever, to an entirely new and younger audience.

Boyz II Men // Cooleyhighharmony // Motown // 1991

Boyz II Men, In The Still Of The Nite (I’ll Remember): Covers No. 2 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Motown; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, Enrique, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]