Tell Me So
The Orioles
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if you don't love me tell me so don't tell the people i'm the one to know if its only affection that you feel tell me now don't lead me on i'll make a deal yes or no, tell me so, you're free to go but if you should love me i'll make that love grow. that part makes me stronger but can't last much longer unless you tell me so. da da da da da do do da da do.... if its only affection that you feel tell me now don't lead me on i'll make a deal, yes or no, tell me so, you're free to go but if you should love me i'll make that love grow. that part makes me stronger but can't last much longer unless you tell me so.
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Written by: DEBORAH CHESSLER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Tell Me So" was the first hit by The Orioles, an American R&B group, marking their debut in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard R&B chart in 1948, indicating its huge commercial success during that time.
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Representation of Genre"Tell Me So" is a representative song of the genre "doo-wop," which combines vocal harmonies, melodic lines, and simple beats.
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Impact on Music IndustryThe Orioles, through songs like "Tell Me So," helped establish the pathway for the future of R&B and rock and roll.
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Innovativeness"Tell Me So" was innovative for its time as it combined elements of jazz, R&B, and gospel music, showcasing the Orioles’ versatile musical style.
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Cultural ImpactThe Orioles' "Tell Me So" contributed to the mainstream acceptance of African American music during a period of racial segregation.
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Lead VocalistSonny Til was the lead vocalist of The Orioles and his unique vocal style in "Tell Me So" is often credited as influencing future generations of vocalists.
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CompositionThe song features a notably relaxed, smooth style, contrasting with the rapid beats commonly found in the late 1940s' music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Tell Me So" are about a lover pleading with his partner for reassurance of their love, a common theme in R&B and pop music.
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LegacyEven today, "Tell Me So" is referenced as an influential song in the R&B genre and is still enjoyed by fans of classic music.
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RecognitionThe Orioles' hit "Tell Me So" has been acknowledged by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll.
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