Minute by Minute
The Doobie Brothers
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Hey, don't you worry, I've been lied to I've been here many times before Girl, don't you worry, I know where I stand I don't need this love, I don't need your hand I know I could turn, blink, and you'd be gone Then I must be prepared any time to carry on But minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on Oh, minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on You will stay just to watch me, darlin' Will away on lies from you Can't stop the habit of livin' on the run I take it all for granted like you're the only one Livin' on my own Somehow that sounds nice You think I'm you fool Well, you may just be right But minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on Oh, minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on Call my name and I'll be gone You'll reach out and I won't be there Just my luck you'll realize You should spend your life with someone You could spend your life with someone But minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on Oh, minute by minute by minute by minute I keep holding on
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Written by: Lester Abrams, Michael Mcdonald
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10 facts about this song
Band Fact"Minute by Minute" is a song released by the American rock group The Doobie Brothers from their eighth studio album. This song is the title track on the album.
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Song FactThe song "Minute by Minute" was written by Michael McDonald and Lester Abrams. McDonald also performed lead vocals on the track.
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Historical FactThe "Minute by Minute" album was released in December 1978 and went on to become the band's biggest selling album.
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Awards FactThe album, including the title track "Minute by Minute," won the band four Grammy Awards in 1980, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Chart FactThe song "Minute by Minute" was a commercial success, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart in 1979.
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Cover Fact"Minute by Minute" was covered by The Temptations as a track on their 1983 album "Surface Thrills".
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Personnel FactMichael McDonald is not only the lead vocalist for the Doobie Brothers on this track but also an accomplished solo artist. His distinctive deep, soulful voice and songwriting style contributed significantly to the band's direction and success during his tenure.
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Legacy FactWith McDonald as a member, the Doobie Brothers moved away from their traditional rock roots and immersed more into soul and R&B, a trend strongly reflected in "Minute by Minute."
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Album FactThe "Minute by Minute" album marked the point of transition for the Doobie Brothers from rock to a more soulful sound, which paved the way for Michael McDonald's subsequent solo career.
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Songwriting FactMichael McDonald and Lester Abrams’ collaborative songwriting brought forth a unique mix of rock and soul into the Doobie Brothers' music, "Minute by Minute" being a prime example.
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