Love T.K.O.
Bette Midler
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Oooooh Lookin' back over my years I guess I've shed some tears. Told myself time and again This time I'm gonna win. But another fight. Things ain't right. I'm losing again. It takes a fool to lose twice And start all over again. I think I better let him go. 'Cause it looks like another love TKO. Let it go, baby. I think I better let him go. 'Cause it looks like another love TKO. Ohh, yeah. I tried to take control of the love. He took control of me. See you lose all thought and sense of time. You have a change of mind. Takin' the bumps and the bruises And all the pain of a two-time lose. And I try to hold on. My faith is gone. It's just another sad song. So I think I gotta Gotta let it go I gotta let him go. Let it go, baby. 'Cause it looks like another love TKO. Oh, yes it does, yes it does. I think I gotta Gotta let it go Mmmmmmm. Let it go, baby. 'Cause it looks like another love TKO. Boy, whatcha want me to do? Can't stand up to you. No no no no. I try to take control of the love. It took control of me. See you lose all thought and sense of time. You have a change of mind. Taking the bumps and the bruises And all the pain of a two-time lose. Then I try to hold on. My faith is gone. It's just another sad song. I think I better Better let it go I better let him go. Let it go, baby. 'Cause it looks like another love TKO. Yeah, I better Better let it go I gotta let him go. Let it go, Miss M. Another love, love TKO. Ooohhhh, boy you got me turned around and around and around. Around and around. Everybody's got to cry sometime. That's what they say. I heard them say. Everybody's gonna cry sometime. Mama says that they did, that they did.
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Written by: Cecil Womack, Gip Edward, Jr. Noble, Linda Womack
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Teddy Pendergrass Version"Love T.K.O." was initially performed by Teddy Pendergrass and was released as a single in 1980.
- The song was part of his album "TP" making it one of his most popular tracks.
- The song reached #2 on the Billboard R&B chart and #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song was written by Cecil Womack, Linda Womack, and Gip Noble Jr.
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Bette Midler VersionBette Midler, an American singer and actress, covered "Love T.K.O." on her 1995 album "Bette of Roses."
- Unlike the original version, Midler's take on the song is described as more sultry and tender.
- The album "Bette of Roses" peaked at #38 on Billboard 200.
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Lambchop VersionIndie rock group Lambchop covered "Love T.K.O." on their 2000 album "Nixon."
- Their version of the song features a more country-infused arrangement.
- Despite being a cover, the song fits in with Lambchop's unique blend of alternative country and post-rock music.
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Michael McDonald VersionAmerican singer-songwriter Michael McDonald included "Love T.K.O." on his album "Soul Speak" released in 2008.
- McDonald's version merges his signature blue-eyed soul vocals with the R&B stylings of the original track.
- His album "Soul Speak" hit #12 on the Billboard 200.
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Regina Belle VersionR&B and jazz singer Regina Belle also covered "Love T.K.O." for her album "Reachin' Back" in 1995.
- Belle's version is highly regarded for its soulful and powerful vocal performance.
- Her take on the song peaked at #33 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Seal VersionBritish singer Seal covered "Love T.K.O" for his tenth studio album, "Standards," released in 2017.
- Described as a classic interpretation, Seal's version is notable for its vocal range and musical arrangements.
- His version is also regarded as to have added a new level of romance and melancholy to the song.
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