Too Late to Turn Back Now

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

About Too Late to Turn Back Now

"Too Late to Turn Back Now" is the 1972 follow-up single of Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose to their debut hit "Treat Her Like a Lady". The single had previously been released in 1970 on the Platinum label. Written by Eddie Cornelius, the song had great success upon its re-release, peaking at #5 in the U. S. R&B, #2 in the Billboard Hot 100, behind "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers. "Too Late to Turn Back Now" went to #1 on Cash Box's chart of the Top 100 Singles for the week of July 29, 1972. "Too Late to Turn Back Now" is ranked as the 34th biggest U. S. hit of 1972. The record was awarded a gold disc on 2 August 1972 for one million sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was featured in the 1997 film The Ice Storm and the 2018 film BlacKkKlansman. 


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1972
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My mama told me, she said, "Son, please beware"
"There's this thing called love and it's everywhere"
She told me, "It can break your heart and leave you in misery"
And since I met this little woman,
I feel it's happening to me, and I'm tellin' you
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love
I found myself phoning her at least ten times a day
It's so unusual for me to carry on this way
I tell you ...
I can't sleep at night
Wanting to hold her tight
I've tried so hard to convince myself
That this feeling just can't be right, and I'm tellin' you
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love
It's too late, Baby....
Whoa-oh
I wouldn't mind it if I knew she really loved me too
But I hate to think that I'm in love alone and there's nothing that I can do
Whoa
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm fallin' in love
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love
It's too late to turn back now
I believe, I believe, I believe I'm falling in love
It's too late

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Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose was a family soul singing group from Dania Beach, Florida, that attained brief popularity in the early 1970s. The original members were the siblings Carter Cornelius, Eddie Cornelius, and Rose Cornelius. Another sister, Billie Jo Cornelius, was added later. On January 18, 2001, the surviving members of the group filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against Capitol Records, Cornelius v. EMI Music, Inc., Case No. 011359 CA-08, in the Miami Dade Circuit Court. They are still awaiting the resolution to this lawsuit. more »

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Written by: Eddie Cornileus

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13 facts about this song

Release date
"Too Late to Turn Back Now" was released in April 1972 by United Artists Records.
Chart Success
The song reached the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Gold Record
In August 1972, the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over one million copies in the U.S.
Group's Origin
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose is a family band from Dania, Florida. The group consisted of siblings Cornelius, Carter, and Rose Cornelius along with sister Billie Jo Cornelius.
Songwriter
The song was written by Eddie Cornelius, who was only 19 when he composed the hit song.
Song's Content
"Too Late to Turn Back Now" is known for its positive message of love and devotion.
Song's Popularity
The song has maintained its popularity since its release, often appearing in movies and TV shows, including "Blackkklansman", "Summer of Sam", and "Guardians of the Galaxy".
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists, most notably by Alton Ellis, a Jamaican musician who gave it a reggae spin.
Genre
The song is often classified as Southern Soul or Soft Soul, a sub-genre of soul music that fuses elements of R&B and pop.
Group's Disbanding
Despite their success, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose disbanded in 1976. However, "Too Late to Turn Back Now" remains one of their most enduring hits.
Music Video
Although the official music video of "Too Late to Turn Back Now" doesn’t exist, the televised performances of the group have been uploaded on video-sharing platforms like YouTube by fans and music lovers.
All-Time Ranking
The song ranks as the 34th biggest hit of 1972, and continues to be a favourite on oldies and classic hits radio stations.
Legacy
The song has been sampled in hip-hop music, including the 1997 song "The Art of Storytelling Pt. 1" by OutKast, evidencing its enduring cultural relevance.

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