A Penny for Your Thoughts
Tavares
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Penny for your thoughts I've got to know where I stand I just for to know where I am with you So here's penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Walkin' holdin' hands, you say you're mine all mine Then soon another face steals your eyes away It's just a guessing game and I can't help feelin' used Love shouldn't be so darn confused So here's penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me People love to talk, they say you're usin' me Though face to face you swear I'm the only one If I had a crystal ball I would gaze into your mind See what you were thinkin', if my ship was sinkin' If you're leavin' me behind So here's penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Girl, it should be so darn easy to do If you love me like I love you Girl, if I had a crystal ball [A crystal ball] I would gaze into your mind See what you were thinkin', if my ship was sinkin' If you're leavin' me behind So here's penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Girl, it should be so darn easy to do If you love me like I love you So here's penny for your thoughts (Hey, baby), a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me (You tell me you love me) Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me So here's penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss (Ooh, your thoughts, baby) A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss (Ooh, a kiss, baby) A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Penny for your thoughts {Only me, only me}, a nickel for a kiss (Just me) {Yeah, yeah, yeah} (Oh, yeah, yeah) Penny for your thoughts (Just your thoughts), a nickel for a kiss (And a kiss, baby) A dime if you tell me that you love me (Tell me you love me) Penny for your thoughts {Only me}, a nickel for a kiss {Darling, can't you see} (Oh, yeah) {Yeah, yeah} (Yeah, yeah) Penny for your thoughts (Ooh, baby), a nickel for a kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me -Submitted by Mr. E
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Written by: KENNY NOLAN
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12 facts about this song
Release"A Penny for Your Thoughts" is a hit song by the American R&B/Funk band Tavares. It was originally released in 1982.
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Chart PositionsThe song was a success on the charts, reaching #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #33 on the R&B singles chart.
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Grammy Nomination"A Penny for Your Thoughts" earned Tavares a Grammy nomination in 1983 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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AlbumThe song is featured on the band's album "New Directions", which was also released in 1982.
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Genre ClassificationTavares is often classified as a soul and funk group, but "A Penny for Your Thoughts" is more of a romantic ballad that combines elements of both R&B and pop.
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Song CompositionLike many of Tavares' hits, "A Penny for Your Thoughts" is characterized by smooth vocal harmonies and lush, tightly arranged instrumentation.
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The ArtistsTavares is made up of five brothers from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Over the course of their career, they had numerous hits on both the pop and R&B charts.
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Song MeaningThe song is about reminiscing over an old relationship and contemplating if there's a chance to rekindle the love lost. "A Penny for Your Thoughts" is a phrase used when someone is deep in thought or pondering over something, which fits the theme of the song.
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Critical Acclaim"A Penny for Your Thoughts" enjoyed great critical acclaim, praised for its songwriting, arrangement, and the strong vocal performances by the Tavares brothers.
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InfluenceAs a result of the success of "A Penny for Your Thoughts" and other hits, Tavares earned a reputation as one of the top R&B groups of the late '70s and early '80s. The song continues to be played on oldies and R&B radio stations today.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years reflecting its timeless popularity.
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Legacy"A Penny for Your Thoughts" continues to be one of Tavares' most well-known and beloved songs, a classic representative of their distinctive sound.
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