No Tell Lover
Chicago
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Pretty smile lovely face and a warm breeze now I need you lady You're my no tell lover Every night in a different place I'll meet you tender lady You're my no tell lover Everyone keeps tellin' me that this affair's not meant to be Even though I need you night and day Walk away if you see me coming, even if it's you I'm lovin' Every minute is an hour every day's a lonely lifetime You're my no tell lover The little time that we spend together just can't last forever You're my no tell lover Everyone keeps tellin' me that this affair's not meant to be Even though I need you night and day Walk away if you see me coming even though it's you I'm lovin' I want her I can't leave her I won't live without her There's nothing left to say I want her I can't leave her Pretty smile, lovely face and a warm breeze now I need you lady You're my no tell lover Every night in a different place I'll need you tender lady You're my no tell lover Everyone keeps tellin' me this affair's not meant to be Even though I need you night and day Walk away if you see me coming even though it's you I'm lovin' I want her I can't leave her I won't live without her She's my no tell lover
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Written by: DANNY SERAPHINE, LEE LOUGHNANE, PETER CETERA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, SHELLY BAY MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"No Tell Lover" is featured on "Hot Streets", which is the tenth studio album from the band Chicago.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in 1978 and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1979.
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Band Lineup ChangeThis song was part of the album that marked a significant change in the band's lineup - it's the first without guitarist Terry Kath, who passed away earlier in 1978.
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Writing Credits"No Tell Lover" was written by band members Peter Cetera, Lee Loughnane, and Danny Seraphine.
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Musical StyleThe song is a soft rock ballad which showcases the band's melodic craftsmanship in the post-Terry Kath period.
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Lead Vocals"No Tell Lover" features Peter Cetera on lead vocals. Cetera was one of the band's primary vocalists and bass players.
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Album SuccessDespite the turmoil within the band due to the death of Terry Kath, "Hot Streets" the album from which "No Tell Lover" comes, still managed to go platinum.
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ReceptionAlthough it was not as successful as some of Chicago's biggest hits, "No Tell Lover" was generally well-received and has continued to be played on soft rock and classic rock radio stations.
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InspirationWhile it's not explicitly clear, the lyrics of the song suggest at a secret romance or affair, hence the title "No Tell Lover."
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Notable PerformancesThis song was performed live by Chicago during their 1979 tour but hasn't seen much live action since then.
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Cover VersionsDespite its success, "No Tell Lover" has not been covered extensively by other artists, showcasing the unique blend of Chicago's sound during this time period.
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