Treat Her Like a Lady

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

About Treat Her Like a Lady

"Treat Her Like a Lady" is a 1971 single by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose. Written by Eddie Cornelius, it was a big success in the American R&B and pop charts reaching the U. S. R&B Top 20 and the Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 in July. The song also charted in Canada, reaching No. 10. Billboard ranked "Treat Her Like a Lady" as the No. 15 song for 1971. The record was awarded a gold disc on 2 August 1971 for one million sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  


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1995
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All my friends had to ask me
Somethin?they didn't understand-a
How I get all the women
In the palms of my hand, now
And I told them, to treat her like a lad-ay
(You got-to, got-to treat her like)
Um-hum all the best you can do
(Treat her like, you got-to, got-to treat her like)
You got to treat her like a lad-ay, she give into you
Ah-hum now who can see, you know what I mean?
I know you heard (treat her right)
That a woman (got-ta treat her right)
Will soon take advantage (treat her right) of you
(Got-ta treat her right)
Let me tell you (treat her right)
My friend (got-ta treat her right)
There just ain't no (treat her right) subsititute-ta
(Got-ta treat her right)
You oughta a treat her like a lad-ay
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
Um-hum, all (treat her like) the best you can do
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
You got-ta treat her like a lad-ay
She give into you, ah-hum
Now who can see? you know what I mean
Oh, you've got to love her (love her)
Ease her (tease her)
But most of all you've got-ta please her
(Please her)
You've got-ta hold her (hold her)
Now an want her (want her)
And make her feel you'll always need her
(Need her)
You know a woman (woman)
Is sentimental (woman)
And so easy (woman) to upset (woman)
So make her feel (feel)
That she's for real (real)
An she give you happiness
Whoa-oh-oh
Strange (treat her like) as it seems-a
(You got-ta treat her like)
You know you can't (treat her like) a woman mean
(Got-ta treat her like)
So my friends, now there you have it
I said its the easy simple way
Now if you fail, uh, ta do this
Don't blame her if she looks my way-a
Cause I'm gonna a
A treat her like a lad-ay
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
Um-hum, so affec (treat her like) tionately
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
I'm gonna treat her like a lad-ay
She give into me, uh-huh
Now who can see?
You know what I mean
Oh you gotta a treat her like a lad-ay
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
Um-hum, all the best you can do
Fade:
(You got-ta, got-ta treat her like)
You got-ta treat her like a lad-ay
She give into you...

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Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose was a family soul singing group from Dania Beach, Florida, that attained brief popularity in the early 1970s. The original members were the siblings Carter Cornelius, Eddie Cornelius, and Rose Cornelius. Another sister, Billie Jo Cornelius, was added later. On January 18, 2001, the surviving members of the group filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against Capitol Records, Cornelius v. EMI Music, Inc., Case No. 011359 CA-08, in the Miami Dade Circuit Court. They are still awaiting the resolution to this lawsuit. more »

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Written by: Eddie Cornileus

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Treat Her Like a Lady" is classified under the genre of R&B and soul music. Its smooth, melodic rhythms and emotive lyrics are hallmarks of this genre.
Chart Success
This song brought considerable success for the Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose in the early 1970s. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and was an international hit.
Composition
This song was composed by Eddie Cornelius, one of the members of the group. He drew inspiration from personal experiences, which added depth and authenticity to the lyrics.
Group Formation
The Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose was a family group formed in Florida. The group initially consisted of two brothers, Carter and Eddie Cornelius. Later, sister Rose and another brother, Bill, joined them.
Message
The song's lyrics advocate for respecting and treating women with kindness and consideration – a message that resonates universally and makes the song timeless.
Record Label
The song, released in 1971, was the group's first big hit for United Artists Records. It helped establish their reputation and open doors for future hits.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several other musicians and groups have covered "Treat Her Like a Lady," reflecting its lasting popularity and influence.
Music Era
"Treat Her Like a Lady" is indicative of the stylistic changes that occurred in the music industry during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It harmoniously blends elements of soul, pop, and R&B.
Disbandment
Despite the success of "Treat Her Like a Lady" and a few other hits, the group disbanded in 1972, just a year after their biggest hit. This is partly due to family problems and the general difficulty in managing a family band.
Awards and Recognition
Although the group did not win any formal awards for this song, it is regarded as a classic in the R&B genre and continues to be played and honored years after its original release.

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