Now That We Found Love

The O'Jays

About Now That We Found Love

"Now That We Found Love" (also known as "Now That We've Found Love") is a song written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by The O'Jays for their album Ship Ahoy (1973). Cover versions have been an album track by Martha Reeves (1976), a reggae-disco hit by the reggae band Third World (1978) and a breakthrough hit for Heavy D & the Boyz (1991). The Third World version was released as a single in 1978 by Island Records and peaked at number 10 in the UK and #47 on the Billboard Hot 100. Heavy D's version of the song can be heard during the end of the movie Hitch, as well as at the end of the episode "Black Cadillac" (Season 1, Episode 4) from the TV series Ray Donovan. 


Year:
1973
4:41
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Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 

One two, tell me what you got
Let me slip my quarters inside your slot to hit the jackpot
Rev me up Rev me up 
My little buttercup
We can tug sheets snuggle up and get stuck
Believe it or not
Here comes the brother with glow
A strugglin', Bubblin' overweight lover hurt prone
So what's it gonna be
Me or the TV
Now let me take time to set your mind and your body free
So why don't you just stretch
Stretch for a sec.
Shake me, Shake me
Baby Baby bake me
No need to fake here I am
Come on and take me
Wind your body
Baby move your body
I see you slip sliding
Come on now do it hottie
I'm not quite sure as to what is going down
But I'm feeling Hunky Dory 
'bout this thing that I found

Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 

I dig the way you wiggle
You don't jiggle 
Once you jiggle
So hand over your love
Cause it's heavier
Than it'll 
Move like a Mover
Sye wanted to groove 
So I grooved her
Then she wanted to learn
So we'd be schoolin'
So I schooled her
(Mary had a little lamb)
But not like this
We can waltz and turn 
Rumble tumble and twist
Then you think you gonna give in
Phantasies relivin'
So lay down and relax
Lover my lady
Lady love of my baby girl
Spread your wings
So we can fly around the world
When you drop me kisses 
You're so cute you drop the bomb on me
Stretch it 
Stretch it
Flex it
Flex it
Gimme the permission
Okey, Dokey
I'll bless ya
Blessin' like buddha
Buddha as the bless
You can lay down on the Lover
Put your head on my chest

Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it. 

What can we do
What are we gonna  do
Roses are red and Violets are blue
Love is good and plenty
If you get plenty good lovin'
Do me right
Do me right
My lonesome dove
Tell me one more time
What is this thing called love
I'm not quite sure
As to what is going down
But I'm feelin' Hunkey Dory
'Bout this thing that I found

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The O'Jays

The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with "Back Stabbers" (1972), and topped the Billboard Hot 100 the following year with "Love Train". Numerous other hits followed thro… more »

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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon A. Huff, Dwight Myers, LEON HUFF, KENNY GAMBLE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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5 facts about this song

About the Song Itself
"Now That We Found Love" is a reggae-influenced R&B and dance-pop song. - The song is recognizably upbeat and energetic, with a catchy and infectious melody that's ideal for dancing. - It contains a powerful chorus and lyrics that talks about the excitement and potential of newfound love.
The O'Jays Versus
Originally, the song was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff for The O'Jays. - The O'Jays released this tune in the year 1973, it being a part of the soundtrack for the film "Save the Children". - Despite being the original version, The O'Jays' rendition of the song is less known today compared to Third World and Heavy D's covers.
Third World's Take
In 1978, the reggae band Third World covered the song, which is arguably the most widely-recognized version. - Third World's version reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 47 in the US Billboard Hot 100. - It was the band's biggest hit and is still considered a classic among reggae music lovers.
Heavy D's Revival
In 1991, a decade later, the late American rapper Heavy D released a cover of "Now That We Found Love", featuring Aaron Hall. - Heavy D's version was a global hit, reaching to the top 10 in the US, UK, and several other countries. - It was included in his album “Peaceful Journey” and was one of the most successful singles of his career.
The Song in Media
"Now That We Found Love" has been used in multiple movies and TV shows due to its energetic and catchy rhythm. - Most notably, it was featured in one of the key dance scenes in the 1998 film "Bride of Chucky". - The song was also sampled by various artists over the years, including a 2009 single by German DJ Shaggy.

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