Lovely One
The Jacksons, The Jackson 5
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Why don`t you believe me when I say that i love you? I`m crazy `bout you You wear the face that tells me you think my loving ain`t true I`m all about you You`re my desire I get higher every time I speak your name That`s all I do And the way that I can`t sleep at night Just proves what I go through I`m crazy `bout you Now the first time that I saw you walking down the street so pretty, Gone with your bad self Now you say that I don`t love, when it`s giving my love pains It`s the hurt and the tension Girl, it`s driving me insane You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one Why don`t you believe me when I say that I am true I`m crazy `bout you I`m here to love and please you, I`ll do what you want me to I`m all about you Living and hoping, but I`m coping With these things you put me through That`s all I do The way that I can`t sleep at night Just proves what I go through I`m crazy `bout you Now the first time that I saw you walking down the street so pretty, Gone with your bad self Now you say that I don`t love, when it`s giving my love pains It`s the hurt and the tension Girl, it`s driving me insane You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one You are my, you are my, you are my lovely one
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Written by: MICHAEL JOE N JACKSON, STEVEN RANDALL JACKSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
About the Artist"Lovely One" was performed by the quintet band called "The Jacksons," once known as "The Jackson 5". The group consists of siblings Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson.
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Album InformationThe song is from their 12th studio album, "Triumph," released on October 18, 1980.
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Chart Performance"Lovely One" peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Importance to Artist's CareerThis song is one of the hits that helped validate The Jacksons' career post-Motown, proving they could produce successful music independently.
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Writer and ProducerThe track was written by Michael Jackson and his brother Randy Jackson. Both of them also co-produced the song with the band.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of pop, funk, and disco music.
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Song LengthThe song duration is approximately 4 minutes 51 seconds.
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Live Performances"Lovely One" was performed live during The Jacksons' Triumph Tour in 1981 and Victory Tour in 1984.
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RecognitionIt is one of the band's most critically acclaimed songs and is recognized as a key track that displays Michael Jackson's artistry and vocal finesse.
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Commercial SuccessThe single sold over one million copies, achieving gold status.
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Musical Style"Lovely One" was noted for its funky rhythm guitar parts, potent horn section, and Michael's ad-libbing and vocal range.
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Notable CoverThe song has a notable cover by intercontinental band "The Stevenson Ranch Davidians" in their 2006 EP "Psalm 151."
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Popular Culture Reference"Lovely One" can be heard in the 2002 movie 25th Hour starring Edward Norton.
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