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"Lady Willpower" is a song written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap for their 1968 album, Incredible. It is sung from the point of view of a man who is frustrated that the woman he is seeing will not agree to have sex with him. He promises, if she complies, to "shower [her] heart with tenderness," but it is also implicit that the relationship will end ("It's now or never") if she does not. The song hit No. 1 on the U. S. Cashbox Top 100 and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 (behind "Grazing in the Grass" by Hugh Masekela). It also reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart during the year. It reached No. 26 U. S. Easy Listening. The single was awarded a million-selling Gold disc from the RIAA. It ranked among Cashbox's Top 100 singles of 1968, where it hit the No. 1 position the week ending August 3, 1968. The song was the No. 34 song on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles in 1968. 


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Lady Willpower, it's now or never.
Give your love to me and I'll shower
Your heart with tenderness endlessly.
I know you want to see me but you're afraid
Of what I might have on my mind.
One thing you can be sure of
I'll take good care of your love
If you will let me give you mine.
Lady Willpower, it's now or never.
Give your love to me and I'll shower

Your heart with tenderness endlessly.
Did no one ever tell you the facts of life?
Well there's so much you have to learn.
And I would gladly teach you if I could only reach you
And get your lovin' in return.
Lady Willpower, it's now or never.
Give your love to me and I'll shower
Your heart with tenderness endlessly.
Lady Willpower, it's now or never.
Give your love to me and I'll shower.....

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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group operating in the late 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Woman, Woman," "Young Girl," and "Lady Willpower." more »

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Written by: Jerry Fuller

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Lady Willpower" was produced by Jerry Fuller, who was also responsible for the band's other hits. Fuller specifically scouted Gary Puckett for his operatically trained vocals and created songs to highlight his voice.
Chart Performance
The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968, solidifying Gary Puckett & the Union Gap's place in the history of popular music.
Songwriters
"Lady Willpower" was written by Jerry Fuller, who also wrote the band's other hits, "Young Girl" and "Woman, Woman."
Music Style
"Lady Willpower" is recognized by its dramatic, sweeping orchestration that complements Puckett's pleading vocal performance. This style became a signature of Gary Puckett & the Union Gap.
Unusual Song Theme
The song has been noted for its somewhat controversial theme. It is sung from the perspective of a man begging a woman to surrender her virginity to him.
Cover Versions
"Lady Willpower" has been covered by various artists. Notably, Morrissey, famous as the vocalist of the band The Smiths, included a cover of the song on his 2019 album, "California Son."
Grammy Nomination
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1969, in part due to the success of "Lady Willpower."
Legacy in Pop Culture
"Lady Willpower" continues to be recognized years after its release, making appearances in movies like 1987's "The Pick-Up Artist."
Top 60s Band
Due to the success of "Lady Willpower" and other hits, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap sold more records in 1968 than any other recording act, including The Beatles.
Sales Achievement
"Lady Willpower" helped mark a successful year for the band, with the single achieving gold status for sales.

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