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About Love You Down
"Love You Down" is the title of an R&B song written by Melvin Riley Jr. Riley's former band, Ready for the World, originally recorded the song in 1986 and released it as the lead single from their second album, Long Time Coming produced by Gary Spaniola. A slow jam, "Love You Down" was a hit on the Billboard pop and R&B charts, spending two weeks atop the R&B chart in December 1986 and peaking at #9 on the pop chart in early 1987. This was Ready for the World's second R&B chart-topper, following the success of "Oh Sheila" in 1985. It also reached #24 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. The song charted in the United Kingdom at #60 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has been covered by artists such as R&B singer INOJ and neo soul musician Me'shell Ndegeocello.more »
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Oh...It never really mattered too much to meThat you were just too damned old for meAll that really mattered was you were my girlfriendAnd, baby, that's all that mattered to meLet me love you downEven if it takes all nightLet me love you downYou know it's gonna be so rightRemember when I drove you home from workI loved the way when you kissed me byeAll your friends think I'm just too young for youYou tell 'em that I can do what guys their age can do, oh, babyLet me love you downEven if it takes all nightLet me love you downYou know it's got to be so rightLet me love you downEven if it takes all nightLet me love you downYou know it's got to be so right, ohIt never really mattered too much to meThat you were too damned old for me, mmmAll that really mattered was you were my girlfriendAnd baby, that?s all that mattered to me, oh, babyLet me love you downOh, ohLet me love you downYou know it's gonna be so rightLet me love you downOhLet me love you downYou know it's gonna be so right, mmmI can love you downLet me love you, love you, love you, love youLet me love you, love you, love you, love youLet me love you down (love you down)I know, I know I couldLet me love you down (love you down)I know it's gonna take all nightLet me love you down (love you down)No, no, no, noLet me love you down (love you down)Oh, hoLet me loveFrom dawnTake the house and the car, mmmI love like you are, whoaLove you down, down, down, babyMmm, mmmLove you down, down, downOh, whoa, whoaI know, I know I could, yeahLet me love you downWhoa, whoa, mmmIt's just me and you the whole night throughLet me love you, babyI know, I know I couldLove you down, downOh, hoLet me love youI know I could, baby, mmmYou're so sweet to meMmm, whoa, whoaLet me love you down, oh, babyIt's just you and me, babyThe whole night throughWon't you let me love downI can't take this too much longer, you know
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Ready for the World
Ready for the World is an American R&B band from Flint, Michigan, who scored several moderate pop, soul, and dance hits in the mid-to-late 1980s. They were founded by Melvin Riley and Dean Sorensen. more »
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Written by: MELVIN JR. RILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist History"Ready for the World" is an American R&B band from Flint, Michigan that recorded together from 1982 to 1991. The six-piece band included members: Melvin Riley Jr., Gordon Strozier, John Eaton, Gerald Valentine, Willie Triplett, and Gregory Potts. |
Song Release"Love You Down" was released in 1986. It was the lead single from their second album, "Long Time Coming." |
Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1987. |
SongwriterThe song was written by Melvin Riley Jr., the lead vocalist of the band. |
Song Style"Love You Down" is known for its sensual lyrics and slow, seductive rhythm blending R&B and funk influences. |
Instrumentative FeatureThe song features the distinctive use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, which was a signature element of the band’s sound. |
Cover Version PopularityIn 1998, American singer INOJ covered the song, which also peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. |
Music VideoA music video was produced for "Love You Down," featuring members of the band performing the song. |
Legacy"Love You Down" is considered one of the band’s biggest hits, and remains a staple of R&B radio. |
Live PerformanceAlthough Ready for the World disbanded in 1991, they performed "Love You Down" on TV One's show "Unsung" in 2010. |
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