What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

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About What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

"What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" is a 1968 song that was a 1969 hit single by Jr. Walker & The All Stars. The single was one of Jr. Walker's most successful releases, becoming a hit on both the R&B and pop singles charts. "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)," written by Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua, and Vernon Bullock, made it into the top five on the Hot 100, and became Jr. Walker's second number one on the R&B charts. The song was also a hit in the UK in 1969, reaching number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. It remained in the chart for 12 weeks. The song was voted Top US Soul Record of 1969 and has sold over a million copies. Its extended intro and saxophone solo have influenced the works of David Sanborn, Clarence Clemons and Bobby Keys. Alton Ellis also covered the song on his 1974 album Mr Soul of Jamaica. Many sources give the release date for this album as 1967. Many, such as AllMusic, question the year of release. The version released as a single is dated 1970. In 1986 instrumentalist Kenny G (with Ellis Hall on vocals) covered this tune on his 1986 album "Duotones". The song appears on 1982 album Shangó by Santana. more »

Year:: 1997
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What does it take
To win your love for me
How can I make
This dream come true for me
Ooh I just got to know
Oh baby cause I love you so

I tried I tried I tried I tried
Every way I could
To make you see how much I love you
I thought you understood

Oh, I gotta make you see
What does it take to win
Your love for me

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Santana

Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after they performed the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill. This initial exposure made their first, eponymous album a hit at the time, followed in the next two years by successful follow-ups Abraxas and Santana III. more »

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Written by: Johnny William Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua

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6 facts about this song

Alton Ellis, a Jamaican singer and songwriter, originally recorded "What Does It Take To Win Your Love" in 1967. The song became a hit in the UK, reaching the Top 50 on the UK Singles Chart.
Kenny G, an American saxophonist, recorded a cover version of "What Does It Take To Win Your Love" in 1986 for his album "Duotones." The song became a massive hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Santana, a renowned Latin rock band led by guitarist Carlos Santana, collaborated with Kenny G on a To Win Your Love" during a concert in Montreux, Switzerland in 1987. The performance was well-received by the audience and critics alike.
What Does It Take To Win Your Love" is a soulful ballad that features Kenny G's signature smooth saxophone melodies and Santana's electrifying guitar riffs. The fusion of jazz, pop, and Latin rhythms in the song creates a unique and captivating sound.
The lyrics of "What Does It Take To Win Your Love" convey a message of love and devotion, with the singer expressing his determination to win over the object of his affection. The soulful vocals and heartfelt delivery of the song have resonated with listeners for decades.
The collaboration between Alton Ellis, Kenny G, and Santana on "What Does It Take To Win Your Love" showcases the universal appeal of music, bringing together artists from different genres and backgrounds to create a timeless and unforgettable musical experience.

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