Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me
Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Pips, Gladys Knight
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Thanks to Char Star for these lyrics. Ooh...ooh... The moon above is shining bright Come on, boy, the time is right Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and just love me, ooh There's a mist of ecstasy That's flowing over me Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and just love me, oh, baby My love is new, my love is sweet Now's the time that I?ll be sweet Hold me, boy, don't hesitate I need you now, don't make me wait You're the one that I adore Tell me what are you waiting for Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and love me, ooh Boy, I'm hungry for your love Give me what I'm in need of Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and just love me Oh, baby, come let?s share the joy and splendor Of this matter warm and tender Hold me tight, kiss me long Make this night one sweet song (Love me, love me) Ooh, sugar My eager heart is pounding fast Don't lose the feeling, make it last Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and just love me Oh, baby, take me higher with the touch That thrills me darling, oh, so much Here I am (Here I am) Take me in your arms and love me, baby, baby This feeling is strong hard Any second now I?ll explode Now's the time, now?s the time Take all of this love of mine Love me, love me, love me, love me, come on and love me I'll be true to you Do what you want me to Take me in your arms, take me in your arms and love me, oh, baby I'll be true to you And do what you want me to Take me in your arms, take me in your arms and love me, baby, baby, baby I'll be true to you And do what you want me to
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Written by: CARL CHRISTIANSEN, CORNELIUS GRANT, JR., HELGA PENZABENE, RODGER PENZABENE, RODGER, SR. PENZABENE, SR., BARRETT STRONG
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me", is a soul ballad recorded by American singer-songwriter and actress Gladys Knight, best known as the lead vocalist of the musical group Gladys Knight & the Pips.
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Release YearThe song was released in June 1967, under the record label "Soul", a subsidiary of the famous label "Motown".
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Chart Performance"Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me", recorded notable success on the charts. It reached number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the R&B chart in the United States. Impressively, the song occupied the number 13 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique LyricsThe song includes some unique lyrics, based on a legend about a couple who can't see each other during the full moon because they transform into flowers. Gladys sings about this legend in a magical, surreal tone.
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Writing and ProductionThe song was written by Barrett Strong, Cornelius Grant, and Rodger Penzabene. It was produced by Norman Whitfield, a notable figure in Motown's success.
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Noteworthy InstrumentationThe instrumentation of the song includes a string orchestra, congas, and a harp, all of which contribute to its distinct sound.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me", such as Kim Weston, Mary Wilson, Millie Jackson, and Reggae artist, Sugar Minott.
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Association with SupremesDiana Ross and the Supremes were slated to record the song, but it eventually went to Gladys Knight and the Pips.
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Extended VersionAn extended version of the song, mixed by Tom Moulton, was issued in 2002 as part of the Motown Rare Grooves series.
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LegacyEven after half a century, "Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me" remains a much appreciated classic hit, showcasing Gladys Knight’s unique vocal stylings and the songwriting team’s narrative creativity.
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