Slow and Easy
Roger Troutman, Zapp
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Ooh...ooh... Yeah... Ooh... Tonight I came home early 'Cause I just couldn't wait to see you (No) You were on my mind (Yeah...ooh) Lately I've been thinkin', baby (Yeah, thinkin?) All the ways I can make you happy And tonight I'm gonna try So just unwind (Just unwind) Relax your mind (Relax your mind) Leave your cares behind (Leave them behind) Let?s make love (Nice and slow) {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Slow and easy is the way I want to love you {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Slow and easy, oh, yeah {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} want to love you tonight, yeah {Slow and easy} As we lay we can just explore each other?s treasures They?re not hard to find We know the secret (Ooh, yeah) how to make each other happy I know yours and you know mine So just unwind (Just unwind) Relax your mind (Relax your mind) Leave your cares behind (Leave them behind) Let?s make love (All I want to do is make sweet love to you, oh) {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Slow and easy is the way I want to love you {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Slow and easy, oh, yeah {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} I want to take my time {Slow} Slow and easy {And easy} Come to me, baby, no, no, no, there?s no need to worry The kids are all asleep, yeah, yeah, yeah (Ooh...) I know you want me just as much as I want you I can see it in your eyes, oh... Just unwind (You better unwind, girl) Relax your mind (Relax your mind) Leave your cares behind (Baby, won?t you leave your cares behind) Let's make love (All I want to do, all I want to do is make sweet love) {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} I want to love you slow and easy {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Let's make love, oh, yeah...hea... {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} We don?t have to worry ?bout nothing else {Slow} Slow {And easy}, yeah... {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} I want to take my time {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} Slow and easy, oh, yeah {Slow and easy is the way I want to love you tonight} That's the way I want to love you {Slow} Slow {And easy} and easy Slow and easy (Shooby doo bop, slow and easy) Slow and easy (Shooby doo bop, slow and easy) Slow and easy (Shooby doo bop, slow and easy)
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Written by: LARRY TROUTMAN, ROGER TROUTMAN, SHIRLEY MURDOCK
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13 facts about this song
Song Artist"Slow and Easy" is a song performed by the American band Zapp.
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Album ContextThe song features on the fifth studio album titled "Zapp V" released in 1985.
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GenreLike most of Zapp's work, "Slow and Easy" falls under the Funk genre, with prominent influences of electronic Funk and R&B.
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Songwriting CreditsThe brothers, Roger Troutman and Larry Troutman, who were part of the band, were the primary songwriters for "Slow and Easy."
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Unique StyleThe song is known for its use of the talk box, which was a signature style of Zapp's music.
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Roger Troutman’s RoleIn addition to co-writing the song, Roger Troutman was the lead vocalist and also played the talk box in "Slow and Easy".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it didn't top the charts, "Slow and Easy" is still regarded as one of Zapp's classic hits due to its unique sound and creativity.
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Posthumous RecognitionSince the tragic deaths of the Troutman brothers in 1999, "Slow and Easy" and other Zapp songs have seen resurgence in popularity, particularly in the hip-hop community.
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Song Sample"Slow and Easy" has been sampled by various artists across multiple genres, testifying to its enduring influence.
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Cover VersionA known cover of the song was done by the jazz instrumentalist, saxophonist David Sanborn in his album "Closer" released in 2005.
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Legacy"Slow and Easy", along with other Zapp songs, has been influential in shaping the West Coast G-Funk sound in hip-hop.
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DurationThe song is relatively long, with a duration of approximately 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
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InstrumentationBesides the innovative use of the talk box, "Slow and Easy" also features bass, synthesizers, and drums, creating a unique, layered sound that stands out in the funk genre.
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