If You Were Here Tonight

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"If You Were Here Tonight"
Single by Alexander O'Neal
from the album Alexander O'Neal
Released	June 4, 1985 (1985-06-04)
Genre	R&B smooth soul
Label	Tabu
Songwriter(s)	Monte Moir
Producer(s)	Monte Moir
Alexander O'Neal singles chronology
"Innocent" (1985) "If You Were Here Tonight" (1985) "A Broken Heart Can Mend" (1985)

"If You Were Here Tonight" is a song written by Monte Moir and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from the singer's self-titled debut solo album, Alexander O'Neal (1985). Following the successful chart performances of the single "Innocent", "If You Were Here Tonight" was released as the album's second single.

"If You Were Here Tonight" is a melancholy ballad about the break-up of a relationship. It is the only song out of three songs on the album written and produced by Monte Moir to be released as a single.