For Tonight – Nancy Martinez

The video for For Tonight by Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez Biography

Nancy Martinez is a Canadian singer from Montreal who first gained widespread attention in the mid-1980s. She is best known for the 1986 dance-pop single “For Tonight,” which rose to #2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and appeared on her album Not Just the Girl Next Door. Blending elements of freestyle, pop, and Hi-NRG, Martinez’s music found a strong following in both Canada and the United States. Other notable releases include tracks like “Move Out,” further highlighting her vibrant vocal style. Although her mainstream chart presence waned in the 1990s, Martinez continued to record and perform, preserving her status as a beloved figure among fans of 1980s dance and pop music.