Love Overboard

Gladys Knight

About Love Overboard

"Love Overboard" is a Grammy Award-winning 1987 single by Gladys Knight and the Pips. The single was significant because it was the first Top 40 hit for the group in over a decade, and their final Pop Top 40 release as well. "Love Overboard" was the group's last of ten #1 hits on the Hot Black Singles chart. It crossed over to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well. The single was also successful on the dance charts, peaking at number four. It also peaked at #59 on the Canada RPM Top 100 Singles chart.  


Year:
2001
5:19
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They tell me, Gladys, you know you love too hard
But I tell 'em, not nearly hard enough
They say, girlfriend, you know you go too far
Around the world ain't far enough

'Cause I only wanna show you, what you mean to me
Every time I'm reachin' out to you, I start to sink
I may be drowning with desire from your sweet, sweet touch
I don't care what people say 'cause I love you so much

Love overboard
My love's in need of help
Love overboard
I sure can't help myself

Love overboard
I don't know what to do
Love overboard
I'm so in love with you, baby

Baby, they say I work too hard
Not really, when it comes to lovin' you
You've got my overtime, you bring me peace of mind
And there's so much more I'd like to do

I only wanna find the love my heart's been searchin' for
I'd climb most every mountain swim from shore to shore
Just to feel the soft caress from your warm embrace
In this ocean of love, no one can take your place

Love overboard
Oh, my love's in need of help
Love overboard
Sure can't help myself

Love overboard
I don't know what to do
Love overboard
So in love with you

Love overboard
I'm running out of time
Love overboard
I'm 'bout to lose my mind

Love overboard
I don't know what to do
Love overboard
I'm so in love with you

All my friends keep telling me to let you go
Between the two of us how could they ever know
About the love you been givin'?

Seems some people like to live their life so very close
I like to let go sometime, so I can flow with the time
I've done made up my mind, you're the only one for me
Oh, my love's overboard

(Gladys, Gladys, Gladys)
I'm overboard
Can't help myself
I'm overboard

Uh, the bottom may be deep
But your love, so very sweet
Well overboard

Love overboard
Love overboard
So in love with you

Love overboard
Runnin' out of time
Love overboard
About to lose my mind

Love overboard
I don't know what to do
Love overboard
So in love with you

Spinnin', fallin'
People, aah, people
Love's callin', I'm fallin'
S-O-S-O-S-O-S-O-S

Love's overboard
My love's in need of help
Love overboard
I just can't help myself

Love overboard
I don't know what to do
Love overboard

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Gladys Knight

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. Knight has won a total of seven Grammy awards (four as a solo artist, and three with The Pips). more »

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Written by: REGGIE CALLOWAY

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10 facts about this song

Career Achievement
"Love Overboard" marked Gladys Knight & the Pips' return to the R&B charts after a relatively quiet period, securing their place amongst the top American soul bands.
Awards
The song won the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 1988, marking their second win in this category.
Chart Performance
It reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, proving successful among listeners and critics alike.
Musical Style
"Love Overboard" is notable for its fusion of traditional R&B and modern pop sounds, making it appealing to both purist fans and mainstream music lovers.
Group History
This was the last major hit for the group before they disbanded, making it a milestone in the career of Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Cover Versions
Several artists have since covered "Love Overboard" in tribute to Gladys Knight & the Pips due to its enduring popularity.
Wide Appeal
Despite being an R&B song, "Love Overboard" gained popularity across different audiences, showing the crossover appeal of Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Song's Tenure
The song spent 19 weeks on the Billboard R&B chart, underlining its lasting popularity and significant radio airplay.
Album Success
"Love Overboard" was a crucial track in making the album "All Our Love" a success, contributing to commercial sales and album chart performance.
Cultural Influence
The song has been frequently referenced in pop culture and sampled in contemporary music, underscoring its influence and enduring relevance.

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