You've Been in Love Too Long
Bonnie Raitt
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Girls, you've been in love too long (You're a fool for your baby) Don't you know, girls You've been in love too long (You're a fool for your baby) When just his smile takes all your pain away And you find yourself believing whatever he may say Now when he keeps you cryin' But your heart tells you, Girl, keep right on tryin' Girls, you've been in love too long (You're a fool for your baby) Don't you know, girls? You've been in love too long (You're a fool for your baby) When you accept his wrongs just to share his kiss And even though lonely nights are filled with happiness Now girl, you're in trouble; you know your heart is seein' double When your head tells you to run But your heart says he's your only one Girls, you've been in love too long You're a fool for your baby) (Girl, you've been in love too long) You're a fool 'Cause when a week of loneliness Can be erased with just one sweet caress Girls, you've been in love too long (You're a fool for your baby) I say girls, oh yeah, you're a fool When his wrong looks right 'cause he always treats you bad When you find little excuses for all the sadness & abuses Don't you know, girls, you're in love You're just a fool for your baby Girls, you've been in love too long You're just a fool
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Written by: CLARENCE O. PAUL, IVY JO HUNTER, WILLIAM STEVENSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Date of Release"You've Been in Love Too Long" was released in the year 1973.
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Album NameThis song is part of Bonnie Raitt's third studio album "Takin' My Time," which features other famous tracks like "I Gave My Love a Candle" and "I Feel the Same."
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Cover Version"You've Been in Love Too Long" was originally performed by Martha and the Vandellas, a famous American girl group. Bonnie Raitt's version is a cover of the original song.
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GenreThis song falls under the category of blues-rock and is curated by one of the notable female blues-rock artists, Bonnie Raitt.
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Bonnie's InterpretationWith her raspy vocal tone and slide guitar that underpins the music, Bonnie Raitt gave her unique interpretation to the song.
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Cooperative WorkThe album, including "You've Been in Love Too Long," saw Bonnie Raitt collaborating with well-known musicians such as John Hall, Freebo, and T.J. Tindall.
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ProductionThe production of the song and the entire album was overseen by the iconic music producer, John Hall.
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CreditsThe song was originally written by the Motown songwriting team of William "Mickey" Stevenson, Ivy Hunter, and Mike d'Abo.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics to "You've Been in Love Too Long" talk about a woman who loses herself in love, a theme often found in Bonnie Raitt's choice of songs.
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Live PerformancesThroughout her career, Raitt has included "You've Been in Love Too Long" in her live performance sets, showcasing her ongoing appreciation for the song.
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