I Can't Turn Around
Isaac Hayes
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Come first, come, love is calling and once again I'm falling And I can't turn around, no My happiness is showing and my love chances growing And I can't turn around, no No more empty days and lonely nights Girl, you've changed my, my whole life Now my heartaches all are gone, now I'm not alone Cause you gave me love, sweet love My head is spinning from this brand new beginning And I can't turn around, no no Everything is sunny like the sweet taste of honey And I can't turn around, no Girl, you gave me what I needed so bad Now that I got it, I'm so glad Now my life is rearranged, now my luck is changed Cause you gave me love, sweet love You know, I almost forgot how it feels to love someone But girl you came to me and you made me see That happiness belongs to everyone It's like going down the ski slope or stranded on a tightrope I can't turn around, no I said, your kiss is so inviting and your arm's so exciting And I can't turn around, no Oh, my love is strong as a mountain is tall Girl, you got it, take it all Now my life is rearranged, now my luck is changed Cause you gave me love, sweet love Come first, come, love is calling once again I'm falling And I can't, I won't, I will not turn around I said, my happiness is showing and my love chances growing And I can't, I won't turn around, no Oh, no more empty days and lonely nights Cause you've changed my, my whole life I said, yeah, you gave me what I needed so bad Now that I've got it, I'm so glad, I say, I won't, I won't turn around I say, it's like going down the ski slope, stranded on a tightrope No, I won't turn around, I won't turn around I say, I can't, I won't turn around Cause of my feet on solid ground I won't, won't turn around You made me know how it feels to belong to someone That's why I will not turn around No I won't, I can't turn around I won't, I can't turn around I won't turn around I say, I won't, I won't turn around No, I won't, I won't turn around I've got my life rearranged, my luck has changed And said I can't, I won't turn around No, I won't, I said I won't, I won't turn around No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, I won't turn around No, no, no, I won't turn around No, no, no, I won't
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Written by: ISSAC LEE HAYES
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Can't Turn Around" is renowned for its unique fusion of soul music with elements of funk, bonding the groove-laden beats with emotional and soft vocals.
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Album InformationThe track is from Isaac Hayes' 1975 album "Chocolate Chip," which marked the first of Hayes' albums to be fully recorded in the "disco" era, departing somewhat from his earlier soul and funk compositions.
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Covered VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times, most notably by the British band "J.M. Silk" in 1986. Their version was a hit on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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RemixesIn 1986, the song was remixed by the "House" music pioneer Steve "Silk" Hurley, turning it into one of the first-ever house music records that received notable club play in the UK and the US.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, Isaac Hayes' original version of "I Can't Turn Around" didn't chart. However, the cover by "J.M. Silk" peaked at no. 1 on US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and no.62 on UK Singles Chart.
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Sampled in Other SongsThe song was sampled later in numerous house, dance, and hip-hop tracks, showcasing its lasting influence on modern music. Moreover, the vocal line "I can't turn around" has been sampled in many dance tracks over the years.
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Isaac Hayes' Composition TechniqueHayes was known for his unique, progressive technique of composing songs, with "I Can't Turn Around" playing over ten minutes on the album and showcasing his trademark style of long, intricate songs.
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Musical InfluenceThe song's influence extends beyond the realm of music, influencing the culture of nightclubs and popularizing the DJ's role throughout Europe and America, specifically in the House music genre.
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Legacy"I Can't Turn Around" is not just considered as a song; it's a historical contribution to the foundation of house music, proving the extensive legacy and influence of Isaac Hayes on the shaping of modern music genres.
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Isaac Hayes' CareerIsaac Hayes was not only a renowned musician and singer, but also a producer, voice actor, and a humanitarian. His hits such as "I Can't Turn Around," "Walk On By," and the "Theme from Shaft" exemplify his varied talents and contribution to the music industry.
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