Still Water (Love)
Four Tops, The Four Tops
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Walk with me Take my hand Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh (Still water) Still water Ah, ah, ah Never you mind if I Don't tell strangers passing by If I don't brag If I don't brag or boast Click my glass and say a toast About my love for you How it runs so deep and true And yet it's so 'Cause don't you know, oh Still waters run deep Still waters run deep Still waters run deep Still waters run deep Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Oh, oh oh Walk with me Take my hand Still waters Still water Walk with me Take my hand Whoa, whoa, whoa now Still waters run deep Hey, hey, hey, hey Whoa, whoa, whoa now Still waters run deep
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Written by: Frank Edward Wilson, William Jr. Robinson
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14 facts about this song
Song Overview"Still Water (Love)" is a song performed by the American soul group Four Tops.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1970.
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SongwritersIt was co-written by Smokey Robinson and Frank Wilson, two esteemed figures in the Motown music industry.
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InspirationThe song's title is said to be inspired by an old saying - "Still waters run deep", which basically means a quiet or placid manner can conceal a passionate nature.
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Album"Still Water (Love)" is from the Four Tops' album "Still Waters Run Deep," which marked a new, more mature direction for the group.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did quite well on the charts. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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ThemeThe song reflects on the power of love and how it can provide comfort and serenity, just like still water.
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Distinctive FeatureIt marks a departure from the Four Tops' usual sound, with a softer, more soulful and introspective melody.
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Critical SuccessBesides its commercial success, "Still Water (Love)" was also positively received by music critics and is considered one of The Four Tops' standout tracks.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by multiple artists, including Martha and the Vandellas and Boyz II Men, exemplifying its enduring popularity and influence.
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The Four TopsWhen the song was released, The Four Tops were already established stars in the industry, known for their hits such as "Baby I Need Your Loving" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)."
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Motown Sound"Still Water (Love)" epitomizes the Motown Sound, a style of soul music that features a distinctive, rich orchestration, complex harmonies, and a driving rhythm section.
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ProductionThe song is produced by longtime Motown producers Frank Wilson and Smokey Robinson.
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Cultural Impact"Still Water (Love)" is noted and celebrated for its smooth soul influence and has gained a respected spot in popular cultural depictions of the early 1970s music scene.
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