Other Woman

Ray Parker Jr.

About Other Woman

"The Other Woman" is the title track from the album The Other Woman by Ray Parker Jr.. It was his first solo hit single without his longtime group, Raydio. Released as a single in March 1982, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Black Singles chart, number twenty-four on the dance chart, and number thirty-three on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also spent one week at number one in Australia. The video for the single featured actress/model Patricia Kotero, better known as Apollonia. She would later go on to co-star in the film Purple Rain. 


Year:
1984
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Oh, yeah

I'm in love (I'm in love)
With the other woman
My life was fine (Life was fine)
Till she blew my mind, oh, shucks

I'm just the average guy
I fooled around a little on the side
Never thought it would amount to much
Never met a girl whose love was so tough

Who'd have though a one night stand
Could turn into such a hot romance
Mmm, well she did it to me
I slipped and fell in love

I'm in love (I'm in love)
With the other woman
My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was
Till she blew my mind, mmm

I know the rules of the game
You hit once, then break away clean
I should have never gone back, I know
But I had to have just a little bit more

My friends laugh, but that's alright
I may be a fool, but I know what I like
Now I hate to have to cheat
But it feels better when I sneak, oh

I'm in love (I'm in love)
With the other woman
My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was
Till she blew my mind, somebody help me

I'm in love (I'm in love), oh
With the other woman (With the other woman), hey, hey
My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was
Till she blew my mind, mmm, hmm, whoa, oh

Oh, this affair is unique
All my life I never met such a freak
She keeps going strong for so long
When I get home it's all gone

Makes me want to grab my guitar
And play with it all night long
Oh

I'm in love (I'm in love)
With the other woman
My life was fine (Life was fine), yes, it was
Till she blew my mind, mmm, tell me

Has anybody else out there
Ever fell in love (Fell in love)
With the other woman (With the other woman), oh
With the other woman (With the other woman), oh

Said I'm in love (I'm in love)
With the other woman
With the other woman (I'm in love), ooh
With the other woman (With the other woman)

I'm in love (I'm in love)
Sho' ‘nuff in love

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Ray Parker Jr.

Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters, for his solo hits, and performing with his band Raydio as well as Barry White. more »

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Written by: RAY ERSKINE PARKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RAY PARKER JR DBA RAYDIOLA MUSIC

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Other Woman" is a song by American recording artist Ray Parker Jr. It was released as a single from his album "The Other Woman" in 1981.
Chart Achievement
The song achieved significant success in the United States, reaching the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, and the Top 30 in the United Kingdom.
Genre Classification
"The Other Woman" falls under the genre of Post-Disco, a popular style in late 1970s to early 1980s.
Musical Structure
Like many of Ray's hits, "The Other Woman" is notable for its catchy, upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus. The song also features a distinctive guitar riff.
Songwriting Credit
Ray Parker Jr. himself wrote the lyrics and composed the music for "The Other Woman".
Background
Before his successful solo career, Ray Parker Jr. was a member of the group Raydio. Despite the group's success, Parker decided to pursue a solo career and produced "The Other Woman".
Ray Parker Jr.’s Success
The success of "The Other Woman" helped cement Parker's place as an important figure in 1980s pop and R&B music.
Music Video
"The Other Woman" also had a music video which was pretty innovative and unique for its time in the early '80s.
Live Performances
Despite its age, the song continues to be a highlight of Ray Parker Jr.'s live performances.
Cultural Impact
The song has been included in numerous compilation albums over the years, demonstrating its lasting appeal and influence in the music industry.
Controversy
Despite its success, "The Other Woman" has received criticism from some quarters for its interpretation of infidelity.
Popular Musician
Ray Parker Jr. is perhaps better known for his hit single "Ghostbusters", but "The Other Woman" remains one of his biggest and well-recognized songs.

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