Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
The Stylistics
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You're alone all time Does it ever puzzle you, have you asked why You seem to fall in love, out again Do you ever really love or just pretend Why fool yourself Don't be afraid to help yourself It's never too late, too late to Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying Love, love, love Though you try, you can't hide All the things you really feel, this time decide That you will open up, let it in There's no shame in sharing love you keep within So jump on in Head over heels, and fall right in It's never too late too late to Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying Love, love, love Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (Listen to your heart, can't you see it's not too late) Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (La, la, la, la, la, la, la) Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (Listen to your heart, can't you see it's not too late) Stop, look Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying
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Written by: JEREMY NOEL WILLIAM N ABBOTT, THOMAS RANDOLPH N BELL, GRANT BLACK, LINDA N CREED, CRAIG ASHLEY N DAVID
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10 facts about this song
Release History"Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" was released by The Stylistics in 1971 as part of their debut, self-titled album, 'The Stylistics'.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a hit, reaching #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #6 on the R&B chart.
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AuthorshipThe song was written by talented songwriting duo, Thom Bell and Linda Creed. They were known for producing memorable hits for numerous Philadelphia soul groups in the 1970s.
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Cover VersionsA notable cover version of this song was performed by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross in 1973. Their duet version also became a hit.
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Musical StyleThe song is considered a classic of the Philadelphia soul genre, known for its lush orchestral arrangements, sweet harmonies, and emotional lyrics.
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Band DynamicsAt the time of the song's release, The Stylistics were a group of five members: Russell Thompkins Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. Thompkins was often the lead vocalist on many of their songs, including "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)".
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InfluenceThis song helped establish The Stylistics as one of the leading Philadelphia soul groups and set the stage for their subsequent successful career.
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RecognitionIn 2004, the song achieved an enduring recognition when it was included in the Rolling Stone magazine's list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Samples in Hip HopThe song has been sampled multiple times in hip-hop music. Notably, rapper Wiz Khalifa sampled it in his song "Visions" from the album 'Taylor Allderdice'.
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Lyrics and MessageThe lyrics of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" guide the listeners to be patient, take time to think, and follow their hearts in the matters of love. The song's message continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release.
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