Open the Door to Your Heart
Darrell Banks
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Walk right on in Stretch out your arms Let the lovelight shine On my soul, baby, and Let love come running in You know that I needed you I've needed you a long, long time My pride is too much for me, baby And I'm about to lose my mind (CHORUS) Walk right on in Let your love come running in Open the door to your heart, baby Open the door to your heart Open the door to your heart And let love come running in Let your love come running in Let it flow like the river Let it shine like the light Take all my mind and soul, baby Why don't you give it sight I'm trying to Keep from loving you And I've been loving you A little too long Darling, darling You've been so sweet to me That's what keeps my Love so strong (CHORUS) I need you to stand by me Let your love come running in Let it flow like the river..
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Written by: HOMER BANKS, UNKNOWN WRITER
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Open the Door to Your Heart" is classified under Northern Soul and R&B genres.
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Artist RecognitionDarrell Banks, the singer of "Open the Door to Your Heart", is respected as one of the most significant vocalist in soul music history even though his career was short-lived.
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Record Label and ProductionThe song was released in 1966 under the record label, Revilot Records. It was produced by the label's founders, LeBaron Taylor, George Clinton, and Sidney Barnes.
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Chart Performance"Open the Door to Your Heart" was a big hit; it reached number 2 in the R&B charts and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Replication IssuesThe song has been replicated by mistake on Revilot with the same label number (Revilot RV 201) as "Our Love (Is in the Pocket)."
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Cover Versions and InfluenceThe song has been covered by leading artists such as Bettye Swann and Bonnie Raitt. It heavily influenced the UK's Northern Soul scene and often played at the legendary Wigan Casino.
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Copyright DisputeIn 2014, the British Record dealer John Anderson was sued for the copyright of "Open the Door to Your Heart," after he discovered an unreleased demo version of the song.
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Tragic Death of the ArtistDarrell Banks, best known for "Open the Door to Your Heart," was tragically shot dead in 1970 at age 32, which ended the career of this potential artist.
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Sample UsageSome parts of the song have been sampled in recent years by various hip-hop/R&B artists, showing the lasting legacy of the track.
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Rarity of the Vinyl RecordAn initial pressing vinyl record of "Open the Door to Your Heart" was sold for £14,543 in 2014 on the online auction site eBay, showcasing its rarity and significance in soul music history.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of love and reconciliation, asking a former lover to let the protagonist back into their heart.
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