Lady (You Bring Me Up)
Lionel Richie
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Lady, I'm your knight in shining armor and I love you You have made me what I am and I'm yours My love, there's so many ways I want to say I love you Let me hold you in my arms forever more You have gone and made me such a fool I'm so lost in your love And oh, we belong together Won't you believe in my song? Lady, for so many years I thought I'd never find you You have come into my life and, made me whole Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear In my eyes I see no one else but you There's no other love like our love Oh yes, I'll always want you near me I've waited for you for so long Oh, Lady, your love's the only love I need And beside me is where I want you to be Cause,'cause, my love, my love, there's somethin' I want you to know You're the love of my life, of my life, you're my lady You're my lady
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Written by: Lionel B., Jr Richie
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10 facts about this song
Group Involvement"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" is a hit song by the legendary American soul and funk band, the Commodores. This band was often associated with Lionel Richie, who was a prominent member before he embarked on a successful solo career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on music charts. Upon its release in 1980, it advanced to the 7th position on the Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song Composition"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" was composed by Harold Hudson, a member associated with the Commodores, alongside William King and Shirley Hanna-King.
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Album InformationThe song is featured on the band's two-times platinum album "Heroes", which was their eighth studio album. The album was released in 1980.
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Lionel Richie's RoleThough Lionel Richie was a prominent member of the Commodores at the time, his role in the song "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" was mainly as a vocalist. The main writing credits go to Harold Hudson, William King, and Shirley Hanna-King.
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Song Style"Lady (You Bring Me Up)" is characterized by it's upbeat, disco-influenced pop style, with a feel-good rhythm and bright brass accompaniments typical of the Commodores' sound during this era.
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Popular LyricsThe song is popular for its catchy chorus, which goes, "Lady, you bring me up when I'm down/ Maybe, you're gonna change my life around." This feel-good message, combined with infectious musical stylings, is often cited as the song's primary appeal.
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Cover VersionsIn 1981, a Finnish band named Dingo covered "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" in Finnish. They titled it "Sinä Ja Minä", which translates to "You and I."
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Song LegacyEven today, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" continues to enjoy popularity as a classic song from the Commodores, offering a glimpse into the band's golden era which often intertwined with Lionel Richie's career journey.
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Music VideoThere's a music video available for "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" that features the band performing the song enthusiastically, capturing the energy and spirit of the Commodores in their prime.
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