Can't Hide Love

Earth, Wind & Fire

About Can't Hide Love

"Can't Hide Love" is a song written by Skip Scarborough, originally recorded as "You Can't Hide Love" as the debut single of Creative Source in 1973. It was included on Earth, Wind & Fire's live album Gratitude (1975). "Can't Hide Love" was released as a single by Columbia Records (1976) and reached #11 on the US Soul and #39 on US Pop Singles charts. The song was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).


Year:
2011
4:08
49 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

You want my love and you can't deny
You know it's true but you try to hide
You turn down love like it's really bad yeah owh
You can't give what you never had yeah
Well bless your soul, you can fool a few
Ah I know the truth and so do you

You can't hide love, you can't now
You can't hide love, it's got ya
Betcha you want my love, I betcha
You can't hide feeling inside

You can't pretend there's nothing there
Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care
So why not stop trying to run and hide
You won't find out, if you never try

You can't hide love, you can't now
You can't hide love, it's got ya
Betcha want my love, I betcha
You can't hide feeling inside

Love has found the time to kiss you
Can you find the time to listen
Life found the time to bug you yeah
Can you find the time for blessing yeah owh

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of soul, disco, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century.Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". more »

11 fans

Written by: SKIP SCARBOROUGH

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Can't Hide Love" is a song by the American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1975 on their album "Gratitude".
Song Writer
The song was written by Skip Scarborough, an American songwriter and record producer who was responsible for a significant number of hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Chart Performance
"Can't Hide Love" achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Notable Cover
The song was covered by Dionne Warwick for her 1979 album, "Dionne" and the cover was successful enough to make it to the charts.
Grammy Nomination
"Can't Hide Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Arrangement For Voices category.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its smooth, soulful melody and tight harmonies, which exemplify Earth, Wind & Fire's fusion of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, Latin, and Afro pop music.
Cultural Impact
The song's popularity and wide-ranging appeal have led it to be sampled by a number of artists in various genres, including hip-hop and R&B, expanding its cultural influence.
Live Performances
"Can't Hide Love" often featured in Earth, Wind & Fire's live performances. These performances are highly energetic and visually spectacular, thanks in part to the band's elaborate stage setups.
Other Artists' Take
"Can't Hide Love" has been covered and sampled by many other artists, including Masters at Work, D'Angelo, and Wayman Tisdale.
Signature Song
Despite Earth, Wind & Fire having many hits, "Can't Hide Love" remains one of their signature songs and is still regularly played on classic soul and R&B radio stations.
Album Success
The album "Gratitude," which features "Can't Hide Love," was certified Triple Platinum in the U.S by the RIAA, highlighting the song's contribution to the album's overall success.

Discuss the Can't Hide Love Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Can't Hide Love Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/30090243/Earth%2C+Wind+%26+Fire/Can%27t+Hide+Love>.

    Missing lyrics by Earth, Wind & Fire?

    Know any other songs by Earth, Wind & Fire? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Can't Hide Love

    6,504
    96     4

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1976

    Billboard #39


    more tracks from the album

    The Columbia Masters

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In the song Dior by Pop Smoke complete the line: "She like the way that I move, _____".
    A She like the way that I speak.
    B She like the way that I rock.
    C She like the way that I dance.
    D She like the way that I woo.

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Earth, Wind & Fire's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Earth, Wind & Fire tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!