Sweet Talkin' Woman
Electric Light Orchestra
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I was searchin' (searchin') on a one-way street I was hopin' (hopin') for a chance to meet I was waitin' for the operator on the line (She's gone so long) What can I do? (Where could she be?) Don't know what I'm gonna do I gotta get back to you You gotta slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover It's so sad if that's the way it's over I was (walkin'), many days go by I was thinkin' (thinkin') 'bout the lonely nights Communication break down all around (She's gone so long) What can I do? (Where could she be now?) No no no, don't know what I'm gonna do I gotta get back to you You gotta slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover (hold on) It's so sad if that's the way it's over I've been livin' on a dead-end street I've been askin' ev'rybody I meet Insufficient data coming through (She's gone so long) What can I do? (Where could she be?) No no no, don't know what I'm gonna do I gotta get back to you Slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover (hold on) It's so sad if that's the way it's over Slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover (hold on) It's so sad if that's the way it's over Slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover (hold on) It's so sad if that's the way it's over Slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin' Hold on (hold on), sweet talkin' lover (hold on) It's so sad if that's the way it's over Slow down (slow down), sweet talkin' woman You got me runnin', you got me searchin'
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Sweet Talkin' Woman" is a track from the Electric Light Orchestra's eleventh studio album "Out of the Blue," released in 1977.
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Chart SuccessIt reached number 6 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and it was even more successful in the UK, peaking at number 3 in the Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is famous for its unique blend of rock, pop, and classical music, using traditional rock instruments along with a string section.
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Color Vinyl RecordUpon its release in the UK, "Sweet Talkin' Woman" was issued on colored vinyl - purple - making the record highly desirable amongst collectors.
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PersonnelElectric Light Orchestra's lead vocalist Jeff Lynne wrote and produced "Sweet Talkin' Woman."
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InspirationJeff Lynne reportedly wrote the song's lyrics as an ode to a woman he loved, although specific details about the muse have never been officially released.
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Single Release"Sweet Talkin' Woman" was released as the third single from the "Out of the Blue" album.
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Music VideoThe song has a music video that was shown on Top Of The Pops in 1978, which features the band playing the song on a spaceship travelling the galaxy.
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Alternate VersionsA remastered version of "Sweet Talkin' Woman" was released in 2007 on the album "Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2."
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Signature SongThe song is considered one of ELO's signature tracks, regularly featuring in live performances and best-of compilations.
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