Love Won't Let Me Wait
The Delfonics
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The time is right You hold me tight And love is got me high Please tell me, yes And don't say no, honey not tonight I need to have you next to me In more ways than one And I refuse to leave 'Till I see the morning sun Creep through your window pane 'Cause love won't let me wait (Not one more minute, baby) The time is right Turned down the lights and take my hand We will take a flight And spend the night in a wonderland Now move a little close to me You owe it to yourself And I will selfishly Take a little for myself And it's because of you That love won't let me wait (No, listen girl) I need your love so desperately And only you can set me free When I make love to you We will explode in ecstasy And I won't take the blame 'Cause love won't let me wait, no Love won't let me wait (my temperature's rising) Love won't let me wait ('cause your so tantalizing) (Oh, listen girl)
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Written by: VINNIE BARRETT, BOBBY ELI
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12 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Love Won't Let Me Wait" was released in 1975 by Major Harris. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first and only top ten hit. It also landed the number one spot on the Billboard R&B chart.
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The Delfonics ConnectionWhile Major Harris was a solo artist when he recorded "Love Won't Let Me Wait," he was previously a member of the Philadelphia soul group The Delfonics.
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SongwritingThe song was penned by veteran songwriters Vinnie Barrett, who also contributed to hits like "The Warrior’s Call" by Andy Kim, and Bobby Eli, a Musician's Hall of Fame inductee and prolific songwriter with number of hits under his belt.
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Music ArrangementThe lush orchestration in "Love Won't Let Me Wait," which is a hallmark of the Philadelphia soul sound, was provided by Bobby Eli and famed producer/arranger Norman Harris.
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Critical AcclaimIn 1999, the song was ranked number 915 in Dave Marsh's book, "The Heart of Rock & Soul, The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made." It remains a beloved classic in the soul music genre.
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Cover Versions"Love Won't Let Me Wait" has been covered by numerous artists, from Johnny Mathis to John Legend, proving its enduring appeal and timeless melody.
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Certified GoldThe single sold over a million copies and was certified Gold by the RIAA in July 1975.
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Grammy Nomination"Love Won't Let Me Wait" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1976, further solidifying Major Harris's place in R&B history.
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Length"Love Won't Let Me Wait" is notable for being one of the longer singles of the era, with the full album version running close to 5 minutes.
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Album SuccessThe song came from Major Harris's album 'My Way,' which also achieved success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard R&B albums chart.
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Responding to Love ThemesThe song is a romantic ballad where Major Harris sings about the intensity of his feelings and how he can't wait to express his love, fitting perfectly into the 1970s' trend of expressive love songs.
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Notable Sample"Love Won't Let Me Wait" was even sampled by the hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, in their song "People Say." This indicates the song's continued relevance and influence across different musical genres.
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