Sooner or Later
The Grass Roots
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Sooner or later, love is gonna get ya Sooner or later, girl you got to give in Sooner or later, love is gonna let 'cha Sooner or later, love is gonna win Its just a matter of time Before you make up your mind To give all that love that you've been hiding Its just a question of when I've told you time and again I'll get all the love you've been denying Sooner or later, love is gonna get ya Sooner or later, girl you got to give in Sooner or later, love is gonna let 'cha Sooner or later, love is gonna win You say you'll never be mine But darling they'll come a time I'll taste all that love that you've been hiding Its just a question of time Before you make up your mind And give all that love you've been denying You've been looking for love In all the wrong places You've been looking for love All the wrong faces Gotta get 'cha girl Off this illusion Gonna save your heart From all this confusion Sooner or later, love is gonna get ya Sooner or later, girl you got to give in Sooner or later, love is gonna let 'cha Sooner or later, love is gonna win Love is gonna win Its just a matter of time Before you make up your mind And give all the love that you've been hiding Its just a question of when Told you time and again I'll get all the love you've been denying Sooner or later, love is gonna get ya Sooner or later, girl you got to give in Sooner or later, love is gonna let 'cha Sooner or later, love is gonna win
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Written by: ADENEYI PARIS, EKUNDAYO PARIS, GARY ZEKLEY, MITCH BOTTLER, TED MC NAMARA
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11 facts about this song
SongwriterThe song "Sooner or Later" was composed by a formidable songwriting team named Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, praised for their contribution to the pop music industry.
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Series Contribution"Sooner or Later" by the Grass Roots was featured in the fifth episode, "Casino Night," of the second season of the American television series "The Office." This evidences the song's enduring popularity and relevance in pop culture.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 31, 1971, staying in the top 40 for a total of eight weeks.
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Bankruptcy Comeback"Sooner or Later" was the band's comeback single after the label Dunhill Records declared bankruptcy. This song was a significant step in the Grass Roots' career as they were trying to establish themselves under a new label.
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Album AppearanceThis track is featured on their 1971 studio album, "Move Along," which was released on Dunhill/ABC Records, and managed to peak at 126 on the Billboard 200 Album charts.
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Gold RecordStaying true to the Grass Roots' status as a hit-making band, the track "Sooner or Later" was certified as a Gold Record by the RIAA, selling over half a million copies.
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Artistic RevisionThe song is known for its up-tempo and positive vibe, which was a bit of a departure from some of the band's previous moody and introspective outputs during the late 60s.
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Harmonic Structure"Sooner or Later" features signature three-part harmony vocals, a staple of the Grass Roots' sound, providing listeners with a richer and deeper auditory experience.
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Group StatusBy the time "Sooner or Later" was released, The Grass Roots had already established themselves as one of the top American rock pop bands, with 21 Billboard Hot 100 hits to their name.
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Album ProductionThe album "Move Along," which included "Sooner or Later," was produced by Steve Barri, who was known for nurturing the Grass Roots' sound over the years.
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Band MembersAt the time of the release of "Sooner or Later," the Grass Roots' line-up comprised of Rob Grill, Rick Coonce, Warren Entner, and Dennis Provisor.
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