Will You Love Me Tomorrow

The Shirelles

About Will You Love Me Tomorrow

"Will You Love Me Tomorrow", also incorrectly known as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded in 1960 by the Shirelles, who took their single to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is also notable for being the first song by a black all-girl group to reach number one in the United States. It has since been recorded by many artists over the years, including a 1971 version by co-writer Carole King.  


Year:
2001
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Tonight you're mine, completely
You give your love so sweetly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow

Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure
Can I believe the magic in your sighs
Will you still love me tomorrow

Tonight with words unspoken
You say that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night meets the morning sun

I'd like to know that your love
Is a love I can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow

So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still love me tomorrow

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The Shirelles

The Shirelles were an African American girl group that achieved popularity in the early 1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston-Reeves), Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Addie "Micki" Harris (later Addie Harris McPherson), and Beverly Lee. They have been described as either the first African-American girl group to top the Billboard Hot 100, or the first girl group overall, with the song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". more »

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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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10 facts about this song

SONGWRITING FACT
The song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" was lyrically written by Gerry Goffin and musically composed by Carole King, who were notable songwriting partners and couples in real life.
CHARTS FACT
The original version of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" performed by The Shirelles hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It made history as the first song by an all-black girl group to reach that position in the US charts.
BEHIND THE SCENES FACT
The same song delivered by Carole King featured in her 1971 album "Tapestry," which became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
GRAMMY HALL OF FAME FACT
Both versions of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" secured a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame - The Shirelles' version in 2001 and Carole King's in 2010.
COVER FACT
The song has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, including Amy Winehouse, Roberta Flack, and the Four Seasons, showcasing its timeless appeal.
CULTURAL CONTEXT FACT
The song became an anthem of uncertainty in romance, capturing the anxieties of the emerging sexual revolution in the early 1960s.
INSPIRATION FACT
The title and concept of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" were reportedly conceived by Gerry Goffin while he was walking down Broadway in New York City.
CAMEO FACT
Carole King’s version in the year 1971 featured Joni Mitchell and James Taylor as backup singers on the track.
APOLOGETIC FACT
Some radio stations initially refused to play The Shirelles' version because they felt the song was too sexually suggestive. The company responded by releasing a statement saying the song depicted a "woman in love" who had "the right to ask the pertinent questions."
MOVIE USE FACT
The song has been beautifully used in various films and TV shows, including "Dirty Dancing" and "Gilmore Girls," ensuring its continued relevance for newer generations.

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