It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me

Barry White

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"It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" is a hit song by American singer Barry White. The song was written by Ekundayo Paris and Nelson Pigford, and arranged by Barry White. Released from his album Barry White Sings for Someone You Love, it spent five weeks at the top (#1) of the R&B singles charts during the fall of 1977 and was also a big hit on the pop charts, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The track was later sampled by Mary J. Blige on her single "You Bring Me Joy" (1994). Another song which uses the same beat of "It's Ecstasy" is Le Pamplemousse's "Le Spank" from 1977. The track was also heavily sampled in the song "Rock DJ" by Robbie Williams. 


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When we met, it wasn't quite clear to me
What you had in store was there for only me
Silly, you know you took me by surprise
Then I turned and looked, I saw that message in your eye

There you were, I fell on the floor
The way you move, girl, only made me want you more
I did not know you had me hypnotized
There's a movement of your body dancin' in my eyes

I know I had to hold you and make you mine
Don't want to control you just to have a good time
In ecstasy when you're layin' down next to me
Oh, no, no, ecstasy, yeah, when you're layin' down next to me

I find it hard for me to concentrate
If I don't make my move, girl, it might be too late
I've got to make sure you don't get away
After all you done, girl, to make me want to stay

All my life I've been searchin' for a star
Now my search is over and here we are
Livin' in ecstasy, yeah, when you lay down next to me, yeah
Here in ecstasy, when you're layin' down next to me

I want to hold you and make you mine
Don't want to control you just to have a good time
Livin' in ecstasy, well, when you're layin' down next to me
Ooh! ooh! wee, ecstasy, when you're layin' here with me, uh-huh

In this ecstasy when you are here with me, yeah
Oh, it's ecstasy, Lord knows when you're next to me, yeah

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Barry White

Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ((1944-09-12)September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003(2003-07-04)), was an American composer and singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Ekundayo Paris, Nelson R. Pigford

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13 facts about this song

Artist's Background
"It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" is a hit song by the renowned American singer Barry White, popularly known for his deep, distinctive, bass-baritone voice.
Release Details
The song was released in July 1977 by the record label 20th Century Records.
Album Association
The song is part of Barry White's album titled "Barry White Sings for Someone You Love," which is his seventh studio album.
Chart Performance
"It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" had an impressive chart performance, reaching No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for the Grammy in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male in 1978.
Song Duration
The song has a playtime of 6 minutes and 58 seconds which is comparatively longer than the average length of typical songs during its time.
Song Composition
The song's smooth disco rhythm, rich orchestration, coupled with Barry White’s seductive and deep voice, unleashes a sensual musical experience.
Co-writers
It was co-written by Ekundayo Paris and Nelson Pigford.
Chart Success in the UK
Outside the USA, the song also had significant chart success in the UK, peaking at No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cover Version
It was covered by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige for her 2007 album "Growing Pains."
Sample Usage
Over years, the song has been sampled in numerous tracks by various artists, notably in "Rock the Boat" by Aaliyah and "Addictive" by Truth Hurts.
Longer Studio Version
There is also a longer studio version of the song that lasts up to 9 minutes and 23 seconds.
Disco Era Significance
"It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" enjoys longevity in the Disco era's music scene, being a staple on various classic disco and funk radio stations and playlists.

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