(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You
Ronnie Dyson
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If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you? If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you? I'm not saying I want to change you I don't want to rearrange you If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you? If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you? From the very first moment I saw you It's been a different world From the very first moment I saw you It's been such a different world I seem to be a little bit stronger Each moment seems just a little bit Little bit longer Missing links and little kinks Have never been found and uncurled But you're still the same You're like a frozen flame Well it sure seems a shame You let me make love to you But you won't let me touch you When I leave you I'm going someplace That I've never been before When I leave you I'm going someplace That I've never been before Why don't you reach out and touch me Reach out and touch me If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you? If you let me make love to you Then why can't I touch you?
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Written by: CHARLES COURTNEY, PETER LINK
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11 facts about this song
Year of ReleaseThe song "(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?" by Ronnie Dyson was released in the year 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThis single was a hit, reaching no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no. 9 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Album Association"Why Can't I Touch You?" was the title track off Ronnie Dyson's debut album, which also did fairly well on the Billboard charts, reaching no. 29 on the Pop Albums chart.
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Original ProductionThe song was first performed in the Broadway production of the controversial musical "Salome Bey."
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the well-known songwriting and producing team of Bobby Scott and Bob Thiele.
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Notable CoverThe song was covered by numerous artists including Johnny Mathis and Billy Paul.
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Cross-Genre AppealAlthough Ronnie Dyson was primarily known for his work in soul and R&B, "Why Can't I Touch You?" has pop overtones, showcasing Dyson's cross-genre appeal.
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Creative LyricsThe paradoxical, and somewhat controversial, lyrics of the song make it an interesting case of popular music pushing societal boundaries.
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Career ImpactThe song was Ronnie Dyson's breakthrough hit, paving the way for a successful career in music that lasted until his untimely death in 1990.
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Grammy NominationThis song earned Ronnie Dyson a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1971.
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LongevityDespite being released over five decades ago, "(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?" continues to be played on oldies and R&B radio stations till date, highlighting Ronnie Dyson's enduring appeal.
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