Part Time Love

Little Johnny Taylor

About Part Time Love

"Part Time Love" is a 1963 R&B song written by Clay Hammond and first recorded by Little Johnny Taylor. It was his second release and his most successful on the R&B chart. "Part Time Love" was number one on the R&B chart for one week, and was also Taylor's only top 40 entry, reaching number 19. Ann Peebles recorded a version in 1970, which reached number seven on the R&B chart and number 45 on the Hot 100 singles chart. Isaac Hayes recorded an 8:30 version for his 1971 double LP Black Moses.  


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1990
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I'm gonna find me, lord I've got to find me a part time love
I've got to find me, I've got to find me a part time love
The next time, the next time my baby leaves me

There's one other thing I want to tell you right here:
People in the cemetery, them are all alone
Some turn to dust, and some have bone
I'd rather be dead, six feet in my grave
Than to live lonely, each and every day
She came home this morning, I asked her where had she been?
She said don't ask me no question daddy, because I'll be leaving again

That's why, that's why I've got to find me, Lord I've go to find me a part time love
The next time, the next time, the next time my baby leave me,
Can't you see I got to have me a part time love

And one more thing I want to say right here:
Every, every time my baby leaves me
I have to suffer the whole time she's gone
Every, every time my baby leaves me
I have to suffer the whole time she's gone
But oh, the next time my baby leaves me
Peoples can't you see I just got to have me a part time love
Whoa, whoa, I'm talking about a love,
One gonna stick by me when I get old
I'm talking about the kind of love
That's gonna wash my dirty clothes
Whoa, I'm talking about love, yeah, yeah, I'm talking about love...

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Little Johnny Taylor

Little Johnny Taylor (born Johnny Lamont Merrett; February 11, 1943 – May 17, 2002) was an American blues and soul singer, who made recordings throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and continued public performances through the 1980s and 1990s. more »

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Written by: CLAY HAMMOND

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10 facts about this song

Artist background
"Part Time Love" was performed by two different artists, Isaac Hayes and Little Johnny Taylor. Both artists originate from the soul and R&B genre.
Song release
The song, when performed by Little Johnny Taylor, was released in 1972. Isaac Hayes released his version later in 1975.
Chart performance
The Little Johnny Taylor version of "Part Time Love" climbed to number one on the US Billboard R&B chart.
Album inclusion
Isaac Hayes included "Part Time Love" on his 14th studio album "Chocolate Chip" which was his first to be released on his newly formed HBS record label.
Musical style
Both versions of the song have notable differences. Little Johnny Taylor's version has a strong blues influence, whereas Isaac Hayes' version has more elements of disco and funk music.
Songwriters
"Part Time Love" was written by famed songwriter, Clay Hammond.
Awards and recognition
Although the song didn't win any awards, Isaac Hayes' album "Chocolate Chip," containing his version of "Part Time Love", was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards.
Use in media
Despite not being one of Isaac Hayes' most known songs like "Shaft", the song has been used in a variety of media, including movies and television shows, underscoring its enduring popularity.
Cover versions
Apart from Isaac Hayes, "Part Time Love" has been covered by other prominent artists such as Ann Peebles, Etta James and Z.Z. Hill, demonstrating its influence across different music genres.
Legacy of artists
Both Isaac Hayes and Little Johnny Taylor have left an enduring legacy in the music industry with their contributions to Soul and Blues music respectively. Isaac Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 while Little Johnny Taylor is known for his string of hits in the Blues genre during the 1960s and 1970s.

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