Wanna Be Where You Are
Zulema
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Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave your mind when I was gone? It's not my thing trying get back But this time let me tell you where I'm at You don't have to worry cause I'm comin' Back to where I should have always stayed And now I've heard the maybe to your story And it's enough, love, for me stay Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave your mind when I was gone? It's not my thing trying get back But this time let me tell you where I'm at I wanna, wanna be where you are, oh oh Anywhere you are, oh oh I wanna wanna be where you are, oh oh Everywhere you are, oh oh Please, don't close the door to our future There's so many things we haven't tried I could love you better than I used to And give you all the love I have inside (Oooh!!) I wanna, wanna be where you are, oh oh Any, any, anywhere you are, oh oh I wanna wanna be where you are, oh oh I gotta be where you are, oh oh I wanna be... I wanna be... oh, oh Yeah yeah, baby now I wanna be... I wanna be... oh., oh Oooh I wanna be... I wanna be... ohoh Now, now, yeah baby Oooh I wanna be... I wanna be.. ohoh Yeah, yeah, baby now Oooh
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Written by: Arthur Ross, Leon Ware
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Wanna be Where You Are" is originally a song written by Arthur "T-Boy" Ross and Leon Ware. It was later covered by Zulema.
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Album RevelationThis song is featured on Zulema’s album titled "Z-licious," which was released in 1978.
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ReputationZulema’s rendition of "Wanna be Where You Are" gave her a greater recognition in the music industry, further establishing her as a talented soul and R&B artist.
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Famous CoversThe original version of "Wanna be Where You Are" was performed by Michael Jackson and was on his famous 1972 album "Got to Be There".
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Zulema's StyleKnown for her soulful flair, Zulema's version of "Wanna be Where You Are" adds a distinct and unique touch, creating her own adaptation of the song.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough Zulema's cover of "Wanna be Where You Are" didn't match the chart success of the original by Michael Jackson, it was nonetheless acclaimed for its soulful rendition and vocal performance.
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Vocal AbilitiesZulema's stirring rendition of "Wanna Be Where You Are" showcased her vocal range and paved the way for more potent ballads throughout her career.
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Background of ZulemaZulema, born as Zulema Cusseaux, was an American songwriter and singer who played and wrote songs from a variety of genres, ranging from soul, rhythm-and-blues, and funk. Her music career started in the 1970s.
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LongevityDespite being released over four decades ago, "Wanna be Where You Are" by Zulema remains an evergreen classic and is still loved by fans of soul music.
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Posthumous RecognitionZulema passed away in 2013, but her music, including her rendition of "Wanna be Where You Are," continues to be celebrated and revered, reflecting her enduring legacy.
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