My Love
Lionel Richie, Kenny Chesney
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Penny lover, don't walk on by Penny lover, don't you make me cry Can't you see girl, who my heart's beating for You're the only girl that I adore The first time I saw you Oh, you looked so fine And I had a feeling One day you'd be mine Honey you came along and captured my heart Now my love is somewhere lost in your kiss When I'm all alone it's you that I miss Girl a love like yours is hard to resist Oh, Oh, Ooh, Ooh, Oh Penny lover, my love's on fire Penny lover, you're my one desire Tell me baby could this be true That I could need someone, like I need you Nights warm and tender Lying next to you Girl I surrender Oh, what more can I do I've spent all of my life in search of your love Now there's one more thing I'd like to say Don't you ever take your sweet love away Girl I'll do anything, just please stay Oh, Oh I don't understand it, Oh what's come over me But I'm not gonna worry, no not anymore 'Cause when a man's in love, he's only got one story That's why my love is somewhere lost in your kiss When I'm lost and alone it's you that I miss With a love like yours, it's hard to resist Ooh, Ooh, Oh Penny lover, don't you walk on by (don't you walk on by) Penny lover, don't you make me cry (don't you make me cry baby) Penny lover, don't you walk on by (don't you walk on by) Penny lover, don't you make me cry (Oh penny baby) Penny lover, don't you walk on by (don't you walk on by) I remember the first time I saw you baby Penny lover,
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Written by: Lionel Richie
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"My Love" was released in April 1983 as the third single from Lionel Richie's self-titled debut solo album.
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Chart SuccessThe song experienced great success, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Track CollaborationKenny Rogers, a country singer, provided backing vocals on the track.
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Lyrics Composition"My Love" is a romantic ballad, with Richie singing about heartfelt love and devotion to a special person in his life.
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RecognitionLionel Richie's song "My Love" was nominated for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards.
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InfluencesLionel Richie's songwriting is often influenced by his upbringing in Alabama; he fuses together elements of R&B, pop, and country music in tracks like "My Love."
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Album SuccessThe self-titled album from which "My Love" is taken went on to be certified 4x Platinum in the U.S., emphasizing Richie's commercial success as a solo artist post his time with The Commodores.
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Music VideoThe music video for "My Love" highlights Lionel Richie's iconic 80s style, with lavish costumes and magnificent sets.
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Live PerformanceLionel Richie often includes "My Love" in his concert setlists, sometimes even updating the arrangement for a more contemporary feel.
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Influence On Other Artists"My Love" has continued to have a lasting impact, with several contemporary artists creating their own covers of the song.
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Album's Artistic ApproachThe self-titled album, which includes "My Love", marked Richie's desire to transition from his Commodores roots to a more diverse musical style. The album features ballads, energetic tracks, and elements of gospel and country music.
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