A Lover's Question

Clyde McPhatter

About A Lover's Question

"A Lover's Question" is a 1958 Pop, R&B hit for Clyde McPhatter. The single was written by Brook Benton and Jimmy T. Williams and was Clyde McPhatter's most successful Pop and R&B release. The musicial arrangement was by Belford Hendricks who was a close friend of Clyde and the arranger of many hit songs for a multitude singing stars. The bass singer is Noah Hopkins. "A Lover's Question" made it to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was #1 for one week on the R&B chart.


Year:
1991
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Does she love me, with all her heart
Should I worry, when we're apart
It's a lover's question, I'd like to know.

Does she need me, as she pretends
Is this a game, well then will I win
It's a lover's question, I'd like to know

I'd like to know when she's not with me
If she's still true to me
I'd like to know when we're kissing
Does she feel just what I feel,
And how am I to know it's really real.

Oh, tell me where, the answer lies
Is it in her kiss or in her eyes
It's a lover's question I'd like to know.

I'd like to know when she's not with me
If she's still true to me
I'd like to know when we're kissing
Does she feel just what I feel,
And how am I to know it's really real.

Oh, tell me where, the answer lies
Is it in her kiss or in her eyes
It's a lover's question I'd like to know.

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Clyde McPhatter

Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched tenor, that was steeped in the gospel music he sang in much of his younger life. He is best known for his solo hit "A Lover's Question". McPhatter was lead tenor for The Mount Lebanon Singers, a gospel group he formed as a teenager.; and later, lead tenor for Billy Ward and His Dominoes. McPhatter was largely responsible for the success the Dominoes initially enjoyed. After his tenure with the Dominoes, McPhatter formed his own group, The Drifters before going solo. Only 39 at the time of his death, he had struggled … more »

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Written by: BROOK BENTON, JIMMY WILLIAMS

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"A Lover's Question" was originally recorded by the artist Clyde McPhatter in 1958.
Popular Charting
McPhatter's version of "A Lover's Question" reached No. 6 on the Billboard Top 100 and became No.1 on the R&B chart in the United States.
Famous Composers
The song was written by Brook Benton and Jimmy T. Williams.
Noteworthy Recovery
Years later, the co-writer of the song, Brook Benton, made his own version of "A Lover's Question."
Cover Versions
Throughout the years, many other artists such as Jacky Ward, LaVern Baker, and Michael Bublé have covered this song, showcasing its timeless appeal.
Integral to Career
This song played a significant role in establishing Clyde McPhatter's solo career after leaving The Drifters, a popular doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group of the time.
Song's Theme
Lyrically, the song speaks to the timeless theme of love and the questions and uncertainties that may come along with it.
Prominent Instruments
The original song features an orchestral backdrop that adds to the overall feel of the song, prominently the use of saxophones and violins.
Supportive Success
The success of "A Lover's Question" helped McPhatter to sign a notable record contract with Atlantic Records, one of the biggest labels in the music industry during the mid-20th century.
Brook Benton’s Notability
Brook Benton, co-writer of the song, had a successful career as a songwriter before transitioning to being a singer, with "A Lover's Question" being one of his notable early songwriting successes.
Record Label
Clyde McPhatter’s version of "A Lover's Question" was recorded under Atlantic Records.

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