Ride on Time
Black Box
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Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up, whoa Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up, ooho And time won't take My love away Ooho, ooho, ooho, ooho You're such a, you're such a You're such a, you're such a Hot temptation You just walk right in Walk, walk, walk right in and Ooho, ooho, ooho, ooho Ooho, ooho, ooho, ooho Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Thank, thank, thank you, baby Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Just don't move Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Thank, thank, thank you, baby Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Walk right in and 'Cause you ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time Let me tell you, let me tell you What you do What you do, what you do to me You're such a hot temptation You just walk right in Walk, walk, walk right in and Ooho, ooho, ooho, ooho Ooho, ooho, ooho, ooho Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Thank, thank, thank you, baby Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Just don't move Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Thank, thank, thank you, baby Gonna get up, gonna get up Gonna get up Walk right in and 'Cause you ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time 'Cause you ride on time, ride on time Away And time won't take My love away
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Written by: Daniel Hartman, Daniele Davoli, Mirko Limoni, Valerio Semplici
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Ride on Time" was released by the Italian band, Black Box, in 1989. It became their most popular and enduring single.
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Chart PerformanceThis song topped the charts in several countries. Most notably, it held the number 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart for six weeks and is considered one of the biggest dance anthems of that period.
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Sampling ControversyThe song initially drew controversy due to the heavy sampling of Loleatta Holloway's 1980 track "Love Sensation," performed without proper authorization.
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Vocals IssueThis song was prominently known for its vocals. However, the woman seen in the music video, French model Katrin Quinol, was just lip-syncing. The real voice behind the song belonged to American singer Martha Wash.
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Revised VersionDue to the legal issues with the unauthorized use of Holloway's vocals, a new version of the song was later created, using Heather Small of M People as the vocalist.
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Accolades"Ride on Time" received the title of UK's biggest-selling single of 1989 and achieved a significant commercial success.
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Musical StyleOver the years, "Ride on Time" has been recognized for its pioneering use of samples and its high-energy personality, characterizing the 'Italo house' sound of the late 80s and early 90s.
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Cover VersionsThe song gained extensive recognition, prompting several musicians to create covers, particularly in the dance music scene.
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RelaunchIn 2003, "Ride on Time" was remixed and issued in a new version, bringing the song back to public attention once more.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in numerous media entities such as TV shows, movies, and commercials, further solidifying its enduring popularity.
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