It's No Crime
Babyface
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Calling all cars Calling all cars I never thought that I could feel this way You came around and Brought about a change in me [Chorus] I was a typical guy You came along and blew my mind You were runnin' fast I was runnin' slow Everybody said that it would not work Love came and set me free You were standing there to rescue me Love caught it, we thought Why can't we be in love, well Why, it's no crime If I'm guilty of love Let me do my time Why, it's no crime Everybody needs love And baby (so do I) You never thought love Came so easily No doubt about it Never in your dreams, no way You were a typical girl You came along and changed my world I walk slow You walk fast Everybody said that it could not last Love came inside of me Never knew how good our love could be Love caught it, we thought Why can't we be in love, well [Chorus] I've spent half a lifetime Waiting for someone You say I know it was you They don't recommend it I don't understand it I've been reprimanded 'Cause I'm in love with you Calling all cars Calling all cars You were a typical girl You came along and changed my world I walk slow You walk fast Everybody said that it could not last Love came inside of me Never knew how good our love could be Love caught it, we thought Why can't we be in love, well Why, why So do I, so do I So do I, so do I Oh so do I [Chorus] Why
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Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS
Lyrics © UNIDISC MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"It's No Crime" is a song by American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Kenneth Brian Edmonds, professionally known as Babyface. The song was released as a single in 1988.
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Album AppearanceThe song is included in Babyface's second studio album, "Tender Lover", released in 1989.
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Song's Success"It's No Crime" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 7.
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Writing and ProductionThe song was written by Babyface, along with Antonio Reid and Daryl Simmons. It was also produced by Babyface and Reid.
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Music StyleStylistically, "It's No Crime" is a R&B song with influences of new jack swing, a genre that blends elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip hop.
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Critical ReceptionThe song garnered positive reviews from critics, earning praises for Babyface's smooth and silky vocal delivery.
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Babyface's Career Boost"It's No Crime", along with other hits from the "Tender Lover" album, helped solidify Babyface's position in the music industry as a successful solo artist.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Tender Lover", which includes the song "It's No Crime", was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1990.
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Song's Legacy"It's No Crime" is often considered one of Babyface's signature songs and it showcased his songwriting skills that would become the driving force in his highly successful production career.
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Inspired Other ArtistsThe success of "It's No Crime" and the new jack swing sound it features, influenced many artists and producers in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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