Slip Away
Clarence Carter
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What would I give for just a few moments What would I give just to have you near Tell me you will try to slip away somehow Oh I need you darling I want to see you right now Can you slip away, slip away Slip away, oh I need you so Oh love oh love, how sweet it is When you steal it, darling Let me tell you how sweet it is Now I know it's wrong, The things I ask you to do But please believe me darling I don't mean to hurt you But can you slip away Without him knowin' you're gone Baby we could meet somewhere, Somewhere we both are not known Can you slip away, slip away, Slip away-ay-ay-ay I need you so Oh can you slip away baby I'd like to see you right now darling Can you slip away baby Cause I got to, got to see you I feel a deep burning inside Oh I wish you could slip away
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Written by: CARL PUTTNAM, MICHAEL LAWRENCE DUNPHY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Music Artist"Slip Away" is recorded by the American blues and soul singer, Clarence Carter.
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Release Date"Slip Away" was released in 1968 as part of the album "This Is Clarence Carter."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit and it peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song Composition"Slip Away" is composed in the key of F Major and is set in time signature of 4/4.
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SongwritersThe song was written by William Armstrong, Marcus Daniel, and Wilbur Terrell, all of whom are well-known songwriters in the soul genre.
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Recording Label"Slip Away" was released under Atlantic Records, a major American record label and one of the big three recording companies.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in various genres, including country music singer Bill Anderson in 1977, and rock musician Gregg Allman on his 1987 album "I'm No Angel."
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AccoladeClarence Carter received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for "Slip Away" in 1969.
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Legacy"Slip Away" is often considered one of Clarence Carter's signature songs and one of the greatest tracks in the soul genre.
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Pop CultureThis song has also been featured in several films and TV series since its release, showcasing its long-lasting influence on popular culture.
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