Too Late to Turn Back Now
Sister Rose, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
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My mama told me, she said, "Son, please beware" "There's this thing called love and it's everywhere" She told me, "It can break your heart and leave you in misery" And since I met this little woman, I feel it's happening to me, and I'm tellin' you It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love I found myself phoning her at least ten times a day It's so unusual for me to carry on this way I tell you ... I can't sleep at night Wanting to hold her tight I've tried so hard to convince myself That this feeling just can't be right, and I'm tellin' you It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love It's too late, Baby.... Whoa-oh I wouldn't mind it if I knew she really loved me too But I hate to think that I'm in love alone and there's nothing that I can do Whoa It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love It's too late to turn back now I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love It's too late
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Written by: Eddie Cornileus
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13 facts about this song
Release date"Too Late to Turn Back Now" was released in April 1972 by United Artists Records.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Gold RecordIn August 1972, the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over one million copies in the U.S.
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Group's OriginCornelius Brothers & Sister Rose is a family band from Dania, Florida. The group consisted of siblings Cornelius, Carter, and Rose Cornelius along with sister Billie Jo Cornelius.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Eddie Cornelius, who was only 19 when he composed the hit song.
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Song's Content"Too Late to Turn Back Now" is known for its positive message of love and devotion.
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Song's PopularityThe song has maintained its popularity since its release, often appearing in movies and TV shows, including "Blackkklansman", "Summer of Sam", and "Guardians of the Galaxy".
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists, most notably by Alton Ellis, a Jamaican musician who gave it a reggae spin.
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GenreThe song is often classified as Southern Soul or Soft Soul, a sub-genre of soul music that fuses elements of R&B and pop.
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Group's DisbandingDespite their success, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose disbanded in 1976. However, "Too Late to Turn Back Now" remains one of their most enduring hits.
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Music VideoAlthough the official music video of "Too Late to Turn Back Now" doesn’t exist, the televised performances of the group have been uploaded on video-sharing platforms like YouTube by fans and music lovers.
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All-Time RankingThe song ranks as the 34th biggest hit of 1972, and continues to be a favourite on oldies and classic hits radio stations.
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LegacyThe song has been sampled in hip-hop music, including the 1997 song "The Art of Storytelling Pt. 1" by OutKast, evidencing its enduring cultural relevance.
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