Words of Love
The Mamas & the Papas
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Words of love, so soft and tender Won't win a girls heart anymore If you love her then you must send her Somewhere where she's never been before Worn out phrases and longing gazes Won't get you where you want to go, no Words of love, soft and tender Won't win her You oughta know by now You oughta know, you oughta know by now Words of love, soft and tender Won't win her anymore You oughta know by now You oughta know, you oughta know by now Words of love, soft and tender Won't win a girls heart anymore If you love her then you must send her Somewhere where she's never been before Worn out phrases and longing gazes Won't get you where you want to go Words of love, soft and tender Won't win her anymore, anymore
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Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Words of Love" was performed by The Mamas & the Papas, a 60s folk rock band from the United States. The group was a quartet consisting of John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Cassandra "Cass" Elliot.
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Album InclusionThe song "Words of Love" was included in their debut album titled "If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears" which was released in 1966.
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Billboard RankingThe song became a big hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966.
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Unique Song StyleUnlike many songs by The Mamas & the Papas, "Words of Love" does not include any lyrics with a storyline or a narrative. Instead, it consists mainly of the repetitions of the title phrase.
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Cass Elliot's Significant RoleCass Elliot, known for her deep and powerful contralto voice, was one of the featured lead singers in the song 'Words of Love.'
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Song InspirationIt was believed that John Phillips wrote "Words of Love" imagining it to be sung in Cass Elliot's rich and resonant voice.
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Recipient of RecognitionThe song "Words of Love" was selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.
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Cultural ImpactIn 1966, "Words of Love" was performed live during The Mamas & the Papas' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, which contributed to their status as symbols of the counterculture of the 1960s.
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Subsequent CoversThe song "Words of Love" was later covered by several artists, such as Jessica Mauboy for the soundtrack of the 2012 Australian musical film "The Sapphires."
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Band Members LegacyAs of 2021, Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty have both passed away, but their distinctive vocal styles on tracks such as "Words of Love" live on and continue to influence new generations of musicians.
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