Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)
Donna Summer
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One and only night, you don't have to leave at all A car rolls up outside on time, a moment from your call A handshake seems more fitting than a kiss Such a shame that you and I should have to end like this Can't we just sit down and talk it over? Surely you can ask the better way Strange that you're the one so set on leaving And I'm the one who said last night that it was all too late Can't we just sit down and talk it over? Who knows maybe in a little while We'll forget our pride and the things we said last night And maybe you and I can talk it out Tonight stay somewhere warm, they say it's gonna freeze You may not find a place at all, so be sure and take your keys I can almost taste the silence now Does it really matter still who was wrong, who let who down? Oh can't we just sit down and talk it over? Who knows maybe in a little while We'll forget our pride, and the things we said last night And maybe you and I can talk it out Hold on, hold on, surely you and I can talk it out Hold on, hold on, surely you and I can make it right Hold on, oh hold on, yeah, can't we just sit down and talk it over? Hold on, hold on, yeah, hold on
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Written by: TONY MACAULAY
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11 facts about this song
Album"Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" was a track included on Donna Summer's album "I Remember Yesterday" which was released in 1977.
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GenreClassified under the genre of soul, disco, and pop, the song represents the mid-era of Donna Summer's music career.
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Side BInterestingly, this song was actually Side B of the 12" and 7" single versions that were released. The Side A was the track "I Feel Love," which drew more attention and became a hit.
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Chart RankingsThe album "I Remember Yesterday" peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Pop Albums Chart and at number 3 on the UK Pop Albums Chart. However, "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" did not enjoy as much commercial success as its counterpart "I Feel Love."
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Artist RecognitionDonna Summer, the singer of "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)," is widely recognized as the "Queen of Disco." Her songs, albums, and performances have had a strong influence on pop music and the dance club culture.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics emphasize the importance of communicating in a flawed relationship, highlighting Summer's strong vocal performance and representing a more mellow and emotional side to this disco diva.
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CollaborationsLike many of her songs, "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" was produced and written by the legendary team of Pete Bellotte and Giorgio Moroder. The song is one of Summer's initial collaborations with Moroder, who played a crucial role in her rise to popularity.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Casablanca, known for producing and promoting many famous disco stars during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered and sampled in various performances by other artists and bands, demonstrating its influence and longevity in the music industry.
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Music StructureAs opposed to the electronic, futuristic sound of "I Feel Love," "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" features a slower tempo and more traditional instrumentation, showcasing Summer's natural ability to perform across various music styles.
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Album Concept"I Remember Yesterday," the album where the song appears, follows a concept of exploring different decades of music, starting from 40s Swing to futuristic electronic music. "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" is part of this creative exploration.
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