Silly

Deniece Williams

About Silly

"Silly" is a song written by Fritz Baskett, Clarence McDonald and Deniece Williams and performed by Williams. The soulful ballad was released off Williams' My Melody album in 1981 and became the most successful track off the album reaching as high as number fifty-three on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming an even bigger success on the R&B chart where it peaked at number-eleven. It has since gone on to become one of Williams' most requested songs over a career that has spanned over thirty years. The song featured production by Williams and respected Philly soul producer Thom Bell. The song was recorded at Philadelphia's acclaimed Sigma Sound Studios. The song would be later covered by singer Taral Hicks nearly two decades later in 1997 and was released as the second single off Hicks' debut album becoming a hit on the R&B chart. One of Williams' influences, Patti LaBelle, later recorded the song for her 2005 album, Classic Moments. Singer Monica later sampled the instrumental intro and bridge of the song for her number-one R&B hit, "Everything to Me" and also interpolated Williams' ending high notes at the end of the song. Monica and Williams sang "Everything to Me" and "Silly" respectively together at the BET Awards in 2010. The-Dream also sampled the song for his song "Silly", which featured Casha, on his free mixtape 1977. 


Year:
1995
5:55
54 
#1

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Silly of me to think that I
Could ever have you for my guy
How I love you
How I want you
Silly of me to think that you
Could ever really want me too
How I love you

You're just a lover out to score
I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be

Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me

Silly of me to think that you
Could ever know the things I do
Are all done for you
Only for you
Silly of me to take the time
To comb my hair and pour the wine
And know you're not there

You're just a lover out to score
And I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be

Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me

Ooh...hoo...hoo...hoo...

Silly of me to go around
And brag about the love I've found
I say you're the best
Well, I can't tell the rest
And foolish of me to tell them all
That every night and day you call
When you could care less

You're just a lover out to score
And I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be

Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me, uh-huh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Silly
Ooh, ooh, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Silly
La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Silly

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Deniece Williams

June Deniece Chandler (born June 3, 1950) known by her stage name Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams, whose music has been influenced by Soul and Funk, is known for her hits such as "Free", "Silly", "Let's Hear It for the Boy", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle", and for her many vocal duets with Johnny Mathis. more »

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Written by: CLARENCE K MC DONALD, DENIECE WILLIAMS, FRITZ BASKETT

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Silly" is a song by American recording artist Deniece Williams, a notable figure in the music industry known for her wide vocal range and powerhouse soprano voice.
Album Details
The song is from her 1981 album called "Niecy".
Chart Performance
"Silly" reached number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number 11 on the U.S. R&B chart.
Song Genre
The song falls into the genres of Soul and R&B, with its soulful rhythm and intense lyrics.
Song Writing
The song was written by Deniece Williams, Fritz Baskett, and Clarence McDonald.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label "Columbia Records", which has been home to many famous artists including Beyoncé and Adele.
Song Theme
The song talks about the emotional introspection of a woman in love, who feels as if she's behaving 'silly' due to the overpowering feelings.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Silly" has been covered by several artists, including American R&B singer Taral Hicks for the soundtrack of 1997 movie "Soul Food".
Critical Reception
The song has been praised for Williams' vocal performance with many critics highlighting 'Silly' as one of the standout tracks from her album "Niecy".
Longevity
Despite having been released in the early 80s, the song remains popular and continues to receive airplay on quiet storm formated radio stations.
Song Duration
The total length of the song is 5 minutes and 8 seconds.
Overlapping Career
Aside from her singing career, Deniece Williams has also worked as a songwriter and producer, and "Silly" is a fine example of her songwriting ability.
Signature Song
"Silly" is considered one of Deniece Williams' signature songs and showcases her vocal talent and emotive performance style.

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