Pillow Talk

Sylvia

About Pillow Talk

"Pillow Talk" is a 1973 song by American singer and songwriter Sylvia.


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Hey baby, let me stay.
I don't care what your friend's about to say.
Aha, What your friends all say is fine,
But it can't compete with this pillow talk of mine.
Oh you can't find love on a one way street.
It takes two to tango, takes two to even compete.
Oh yeah. So boy just put that stop sign down,
And let's get together before the day runs us down.

I'm pleading to you now,
Hey baby, Let me try,
To be the one who's gonna light your fire.
Aha, What your friends all say is fine,
But it can't compete with this pillow talk of mine.
Oh I don't want to see you be no fool.
What I'm teachin' you tonight, boy, you never learned it in school.
Oh no. Some friends who tell me wrong from right,
I'll ask to borrow their pad some cold and lonely night.

Hey baby, let me be,
The one who turns you on from a to z.
Aha, What your friends all say is fine,
But it can't compete with this pillow talk of mine.

Oh baby,
Oh Oh baby,
La la la,
La la la la.

Ah wouldja baby'
Wouldja baby'
La la la,
La la la la.

Ly, Iy, Iy, Iy, Iiiiyiiyiiyii

Oh little poochito,
Oh oh little poochito,
Liiiyiiyiiyii

Lie study,
Lie study,
Lie study,
Lie study,
Liiiyiiyiiyii

Oh my God!

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Sylvia

Sylvia Jane Kirby (born December 9, 1956, in Kokomo, Indiana), known as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter.Some original source books have her birth name as Sylvia Kirby Allen however this may simply be a stage name she was trying to use but consequently used only her first name. There was also a point in time that she used Syliva Rutledge She is currently using her married name and is promoted as Sylvia Hutton. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDRE J. BUGNON, MICHAEL AHMAD BURTON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pillow Talk" by Sylvia was released in 1973.
Chart Performance
The song became a major hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it also crossed over to the R&B chart, peaking at No. 1.
Genre
Despite having a career in R&B and soul music, Sylvia's "Pillow Talk" is often cited as one of the first disco songs.
Song Length
The total length of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
Original Artist
Initially, "Pillow Talk" was written for Al Green, but he turned it down due to his religious values.
Co-writer
Sylvia Robinson co-wrote the song with Michael Burton.
Notable Cover Version
In 1996, the British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joss Stone, covered "Pillow Talk" in her album "The Soul Sessions."
Historical Significance
The seductive lyrics and soulful voice in "Pillow Talk" played a significant role in the development of the “quiet storm” radio format - a late-night radio style featuring soulful slow jams.
Record Label
The record label responsible for the song's release was Vibration, a subsidiary of All Platinum Records, which Sylvia co-owned with her husband, Joe Robinson.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy in 1973 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Musical Arrangement
"Pillow Talk" is known for its sensuous musical arrangement, which includes a prominent fuzz guitar, sensual rhythm, and romantic strings.
Sylvia's Musical Career
"Pillow Talk" was Sylvia's biggest hit as a solo artist, although she had previously been a member of Mickey & Sylvia, a musical duo known for the classic song "Love Is Strange."
Double-sided hit
The B-side of the "Pillow Talk" record, a song called "My Thing," was also a minor hit, reaching No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.
Influence on Other Artists
"Pillow Talk" has been sampled by numerous artists in various genres, including hip hop, showing its enduring cultural influence.

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