Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

The Stylistics

About Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

"Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed that was originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics.


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You're alone all time
Does it ever puzzle you, have you asked why
You seem to fall in love, out again
Do you ever really love or just pretend

Why fool yourself
Don't be afraid to help yourself
It's never too late, too late to

Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying
Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying
Love, love, love

Though you try, you can't hide
All the things you really feel, this time decide
That you will open up, let it in
There's no shame in sharing love you keep within

So jump on in
Head over heels, and fall right in
It's never too late too late to

Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying
Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying
Love, love, love

Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (Listen to your heart, can't
you see it's not too late)
Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (La, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying (Listen to your heart, can't
you see it's not too late)
Stop, look
Listen to your heart, hear what it's saying

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The Stylistics

The Stylistics are a soul music vocal group, and were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their US hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the lush productions of Thom Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the 1970s." During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive U.S. R&B top ten hits, including "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "Break Up to Make Up", and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". more »

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Written by: JEREMY NOEL WILLIAM N ABBOTT, THOMAS RANDOLPH N BELL, GRANT BLACK, LINDA N CREED, CRAIG ASHLEY N DAVID

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release History
"Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" was released by The Stylistics in 1971 as part of their debut, self-titled album, 'The Stylistics'.
Chart Success
The song was a hit, reaching #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #6 on the R&B chart.
Authorship
The song was written by talented songwriting duo, Thom Bell and Linda Creed. They were known for producing memorable hits for numerous Philadelphia soul groups in the 1970s.
Cover Versions
A notable cover version of this song was performed by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross in 1973. Their duet version also became a hit.
Musical Style
The song is considered a classic of the Philadelphia soul genre, known for its lush orchestral arrangements, sweet harmonies, and emotional lyrics.
Band Dynamics
At the time of the song's release, The Stylistics were a group of five members: Russell Thompkins Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. Thompkins was often the lead vocalist on many of their songs, including "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)".
Influence
This song helped establish The Stylistics as one of the leading Philadelphia soul groups and set the stage for their subsequent successful career.
Recognition
In 2004, the song achieved an enduring recognition when it was included in the Rolling Stone magazine's list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Samples in Hip Hop
The song has been sampled multiple times in hip-hop music. Notably, rapper Wiz Khalifa sampled it in his song "Visions" from the album 'Taylor Allderdice'.
Lyrics and Message
The lyrics of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" guide the listeners to be patient, take time to think, and follow their hearts in the matters of love. The song's message continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release.

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