Let's Straighten It Out
Latimore
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Sit yourself down, girl, and talk to me; Tell me what's uh on your mind. Don't keep on tellin' me everythings OK, Cause if it was, then you wouldn't be cryin' You been tossin' and turnin' in yo' sleep lately, Sittin' round poutin' all day long. Now how in the hell you expect me to understand, When I don't even know what's wrong? Let's straighten it out. Let's straighten it out. Let's straighten it out, baby, Let's straight it out. For the last five nights, honey, when we went to bed, Oh, I could tell somethin' just wasn't right. When you turned your back to me and you covered your head, Then you didn't even say goodnight. Now if you tired, and you don't want be bothered baby, Just say the word and I'll leave you lone. Instead of layin' out cryin' yo' eyes out, baby, You and me oughta be getting' it on. Let's straighten it out
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Written by: BENNY LATIMORE
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Let's Straighten It Out" is originally a blues song, written and performed by Benny Latimore, known as just "Latimore", back in 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a major hit in the United States, reaching the top spot on the Billboard R&B chart and reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Monica's VersionAmerican R&B artist Monica covered "Let's Straighten It Out" in 1995, included in her debut studio album titled "Miss Thang".
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Duet VersionMonica's version of "Let's Straighten It Out" is a duet with rapper Usher, a popular artist in the mid-1990s.
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Notable AchievementThe song has been included in several compilation albums, demonstrating its status as one of Latimore's most popular songs.
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InspirationsLatimore was said to be influenced by artists like Bobby "Blue" Bland and Ray Charles. His style of soul and blues is evident in the track "Let's Straighten It Out".
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Early CreationThe song was originally created when Latimore was only 25, starting his career in music.
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VersatilityOver time, "Let's Straighten It Out" has been covered by various artists, reflecting its appeal across different genres and eras.
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Social ImpactThe song, while primarily a love song, has also been interpreted as a social statement about the need for clear communication and understanding in relationships.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are loved for their simplicity and emotional depth, with Latimore pleading to his lover to openly discuss problems in their relationship.
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Monica's Album Success"Miss Thang", the album that holds Monica's cover of "Let's Straighten It Out", was a success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard R&B albums chart, and her cover, in turn, contributed to its popularity.
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Song DurationThe original song by Latimore is unusually long for a single, with a duration of over 12 minutes, while Monica's cover is reduced significantly to just over 4 minutes.
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