Joy
Teddy Pendergrass
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Joy Joy It's a joy Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me It's a joy Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me Lady, can't you see just how much you mean to me Get a thrill each time I'm near you I get such a rush, I crave to feel your tender touch Magic moment paradise, oh, baby Life is too damn short to let you get away I'm here to say I need your love, oh, baby There's no greater pleasure than you give to me Hear me, baby, I want you to know It's a joy Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me It's a joy (It's a joy) Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me Darling, don't you know, my heart longs to hold you so Passion burns inside my mind You're my fantasy, no other love can set me free I'm glad to know that you're all mine, mine Sailing through the night, I'll find the certain pleasures A million stars feel like the moon, so full of love Nothin' takes the place of romance since you came But all we need is you and me, baby (You and me) It's a joy Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me It's a joy Joy to be I wanna be near you I want you here with me It's a joy Joy to be To be near you I. I want you here with me It's a joy, oh, baby Joy to be To be near you I want you here with me We're meant to be and I know we can win At times I feel like a kid on a Ferris wheel You make my world go 'round and around So much to live for and I'm livin' it now Joy (Yeah) Joy (Oh yeah) Joy (James, would say) (Tell me what you like) Ah, baby Tell me what you like (Tell me what you like) (I wanna be near you) (So I can feel you) (Tell me what you like) Oh, come let me hold you Come let me squeeze you (Joy) Joy (Joy) Joy to be Come let me kiss you Oh, 'cause I miss you (It's a Joy) Joy (Joy to be) Oh, let me squeeze you Oh, let me tease you (It's a) Joy Joy to be, yeah (To be near you) Have you, baby (I want you here with me) Such a joy (It's a Joy) Oh, joy (Joy to be) Oh, joy (To be near you) Have you, baby (I want you here with me) Oh, joy (It's a Joy) Oh, joy (Joy to be) Oh, yeah (To be near you) Warm my heart, my soul (I want you here with me) My everything, I love you, baby It's a joy, oh, babe Joy to be (Glad you're here with me) To be near you Want you here with me (It's a Joy) Oh, joy (Joy to be) Oh, joy
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Written by: Joel Davis, Vincent Calloway, Reggie Calloway
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Joy" is a song by American R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who earned popularity during the 1970s as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in the Philadelphia soul scene.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1988, as part of Pendergrass's eighth studio album, "Joy."
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Chart Performance"Joy" is one of Teddy Pendergrass's most successful songs. It peaked at number one that year on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and remained there for two weeks.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by veteran songwriters Terry Price and Reggie Calloway. The music has a distinctive groove, soulful lyrics, and is heavily influenced by the R&B sound of the late '80s.
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Notable Recognition"Joy" is notable for being Pendergrass's comeback song after his 1982 car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. The success of this song proved his ability and popularity as an artist were undiminished.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Joy" was a commercial success and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The title track was not only the most successful but also bridged the sound of the classic Philadelphia Soul with the upcoming New Jack Swing era.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Joy" was highly rotated on TV music channels and was notable for the appearance of actress LisaRaye McCoy as one of his love interests.
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LegacyTeddy Pendergrass, known for his raspy and intense soul singing, marked a significant influence on a generation of male artists in the genre. Songs like "Joy" serve as a testament to his artistry and resilience, inspiring many contemporary R&B artists.
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Live PerformancesDespite his physical condition post-accident, Pendergrass delivered powerful live performances of the song "Joy," using his electric wheelchair and proving that his vocal prowess was far from diminished.
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Pop Culture"Joy" continues to hold relevance in pop culture, having been included on several soundtracks and compilations, and occasionally sees play on radios till today.
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