If You Asked Me To
Patti LaBelle
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Used to be that I believed in something Used to be that I believed in love It's been a long time Since I had that feeling I could love someone I could trust someone I said I never let nobody Near my heart again, darlin' I said I never let nobody in [Chorus:] But if you asked me to I just might change my mind And let you in my life forever If you asked me to I just might give my heart And stay here in your arms forever If you asked me to If you asked me to Somehow ever since I been around you Can't go back to being On my own Can't help feeling, darling Since I found you That I found my home That I'm finally home I said I never let nobody Get to close to me, darling I said I needed Needed to be free [Chorus] Ask me to and I will give my world To you baby I need you now Ask me to and I'll do anything For you baby For you baby I'll let you in my life forever All you gotta do is ask me to And I'll give you my world I'll give you my heart I'll give you anything Just ask me, baby Oh, I'll do anything you want me to Just ask me, yes All you gotta do is ask me to If you asked me to I'll change my mind
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Written by: Diane Eve Warren
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"If You Asked Me To" is a song by Patti LaBelle, released as a single in 1989. It originally appeared on her album "Be Yourself."
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed remarkably well on the charts. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Cover VersionThis song was famously covered two years later by Canadian singer Celine Dion for her 1992 self-titled album. Dion's version peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Creation"If You Asked Me To" was written by American songwriter Diane Warren, who is known for her work in pop and country music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If You Asked Me To" was directed by Dwight Hemion and features LaBelle performing the song under a spotlight, showcasing the emotional intimacy of the ballad.
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Live PerformancesPatti LaBelle has performed the song at many live events and concerts, including the Essence Music Festival and on various talk shows.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was featured on the soundtrack of the 1989 film "Licence to Kill," the 16th installment in the James Bond series.
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AwardsAlthough the song didn't win any major awards, it was recognized for its popularity and has since been seen as a classic in Patti's discography.
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PopularityEven after many years, "If You Asked Me To" remains one of Patti LaBelle's most popular songs and is often played on R&B and adult contemporary radio stations.
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ReceptionCritics typically praised the song for LaBelle's powerful vocals and Warren’s moving lyrics. It cemented her status as a leading R&B singer.
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