Second Time Around

Shalamar

About Second Time Around

"The Second Time Around" is a 1979 hit by Los Angeles-based group Shalamar. The song is the first single from their album, Big Fun. The single went to number one on the soul chart and was their most successful hit on the Hot 100 pop chart, reaching number eight in early 1980. "The Second Time Around" also went to number one on the disco/dance chart in January 1980. The song was produced by Leon Sylvers III, who cowrote the song with William Shelby. In 1980, the band made a promotion of "The Second Time Around" for the radio station KJR in Seattle, called "The Sonics Came to Play," dedicated to the Seattle SuperSonics who had won the NBA Championship the previous year.  


Year:
2002
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I know you come a long way, baby
But you don't need
That heart of stone, no
To prove that you can
Do it, do it, baby
You can make it on your own

But you can't keep
Running away from love
Cause the first one
Let you down, no, no, no

And though others
Try to satisfy you, baby
With me, true love
Can still be found

Love can still be found
(The second time around) ooh
The second time is
So much better, baby
(The second time around)
And I make it better
Than the first time

You know I really love you
And I paid for my mistakes
Yes, I did, girl
The more I try to
Hide my feelings, baby
This old heart gets in the way

And love won't let me wait
(The second time around)
Girl, believe me
It's better than the first time
(The second time around)
Let's do it one more time

Say it again
(The second time around)
All that I've been through
I'd do it again
Just as long as I'm with you
(The second time around)
Aah, the second time

I'll make it so good to you, baby
I'll make it so good to you

Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Talking bout the second time

Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Talking bout the second time

You can't keep running away from love
Cause the first one let you down
And though others try
To satisfy you, baby
With me, true love
Can still be found

(The second time around)
Gonna keep you mine
The second time, baby
(The second time around)
I'll know what to do just
As long as I'm with you

(The second time around)
Do it one more time, say it again

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Shalamar

Shalamar /ˈʃæləmɑr/ is an American music group, primarily active in the 1970s and 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Soul Train producer Don Cornelius. As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce 'body-popping' to the United Kingdom. Their collective name 'Shalamar' was picked by Griffey. more »

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Written by: LEON III SYLVERS, WILLIAM SHELBY

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Second Time Around" was released by the American R&B and soul music vocal group Shalamar in September 1979.
Production
The song was produced by the iconic Motown songwriting duo, Leon Sylvers III, who also served as a member of the band.
Chart Performance
"Second Time Around" was a major success on the pop and R&B charts. In the US, it topped the R&B chart and reached number 8 on the Bilboard Hot 100.
Gold Record
The song became a certified Gold record for sales of over a million copies.
Album
"Second Time Around" was also the first single from Shalamar's album "Big Fun".
Lyrics
The song's lyrics talks about love, second chances, and the importance of communication in a relationship.
Album Success
Thanks partly to the success of "Second Time Around", the album "Big Fun" became one of the biggest selling albums for the band.
Dance Routine
The band often used intricate choreography in their performances of this song, contributing to the song's popularity.
Disco Influence
The song is often associated with the disco era, as it combined elements of disco with R&B.
Notable Achievement
"Second Time Around" was Shalamar's most successful single release on the Billboard Hot 100 until "Dancing in the Sheets" in 1984.
Awards
The song earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1980.
Band Lineup
The lineup of Shalamar during the release of "Second Time Around" consisted of Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniel, and Howard Hewett.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Second Time Around" over the years, showing the song's enduring popularity.

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