Lady
Little River Band
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Look around you, look up here Take time to make time Make time to be there Look around, be a part Feel for the winter But don't have a cold heart And I love you best You're not like the rest You're there when I need you You're there when I need I'm gonna need you A long time ago I had a lady to love She made me think of things I never thought of Now she's gone and I'm on my own A love song has come into my mind A love song It was there all the time So lady Let me take a look at you now You're there on the dance floor Making me want you somehow Oh lady I think it's only fair I should say to you Don't be thinkin' that I don't want you 'Cause maybe I do Look around, come to me I have no answers But know where I wanna be I look around, play a part I was born in the winter And cooled by a warm heart And I love you best You're not like the rest You're there when I need you You're there when I need I'm gonna need you So lady Let me take a look at you now You're there on the dance floor Making me want you somehow Oh lady I think it's only fair I should say to you Don't be thinkin' that I don't want you 'Cause maybe I do Don't be thinkin' that I don't want you Lady I do
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Written by: GRAEHAM GEORGE GOBLE, GRAHAM GEORGE GOBLE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"Lady" was released by Little River Band, an Australian rock band in 1978.
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Album InclusionIt is included in their third studio album called "Sleeper Catcher".
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Chart AchievementUpon its release, "Lady" achieved significant chart success. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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ComposerThe song was written by the band's lead singer at the time, Graeham Goble.
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Voyaging Theme"Lady" covers a main theme of travelling and journeying, a metaphor often used for personal growth or emotional change.
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PopularityThe song is immortalized in popular culture, and can be found in several digital music libraries such as Spotify and iTunes.
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Band Success"Lady" was instrumental in solidifying Little River Band's growing popularity in the mid to late 1970s.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been part of the band's setlists in their live performances, and has also been covered by other artists.
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Lyricist's InspirationAccording to the band's lead singer Graeham Goble, the song was inspired by his feelings of disbelief at how successful the band had become in such a short span of time.
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Song LegacyMore than four decades after its release, "Lady" continues to receive airplay on radio stations that feature classic rock and soft rock hits from the '70s and '80s.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Johnny Mathis, have covered "Lady", further contributing to its enduring legacy.
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Pop InfluenceDespite Little River Band's rock roots, "Lady" has a significant pop flavor, showcasing the band's versatility.
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