She Loves Me Back
Luther Vandross
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I had a lover Who did not love me back I did everything that a guy could do I couldn't do more than that I felt so helpless I thought things would never change Then I saw my girl Walking down on the avenue one day I said, I wanna talk to you I wasn't afraid to cry Emotion was in my eyes She took me on a natural high When I said, I love you girl of mine And then she said, "I love you back" She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) Yeah yeah (Yeah yeah, well well) I had a lover Who did not love me back I bought her candy canes and dolls and flowers And I took her to coney Island Now, who could do more than that? It was a problem Until on that fateful day I saw my girl walking down on the avenue And she said, "hei, come here, I wanna talk to you" She wasn't afraid to cry Emotion was in her eyes She took me on a natural high I said, "I love you girl of mine" And then she said, "I love you back" She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) Yeah yeah (yeah yeah, well well) I don't think our love's gonna lose There ain't no way I'm taking my time to convince her That love's here to stay, hey Love is here to stay because She loves me back (Yeah yeah, well well) She loves me back (Yeah yeah, well well) What a pretty little girl (yeah yeah, well well) What a pretty, what a pretty little girl (yeah yeah, well well) When I told my girl I love her She says, "I love you back" She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) I told my girl I love her She says, "I love you back" She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) (This man is about to) She wasn't afraid to cry Emotion was in her eyes She took me on a natural high I said, I love you girl of mine And then she said, "I love you back" She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) She loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) Because she loves me back (yeah yeah, well well) When I say that I love my girl She says, "I love you back" (Yeah yeah, well well) When I tell my girl that I love her She says, "she loves me back" (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well) (Yeah yeah, well well)
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Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"She Loves Me Back" is a song from Luther Vandross' album "Busy Body." This album, which was Vandross' third studio album, was released in November 1983.
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Chart SuccessEven though "She Loves Me Back" was not a single from the album, "Busy Body" itself was quite successful. The album peaked at number 1 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 1 million copies.
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Critic ReviewsThe song, like many of Vandross' works, is often praised for its smooth instrumentals and profound lyrics, showcasing Luther Vandross' distinctive voice and style that mixes R&B with soul and pop.
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CollaborationMarcus Miller is credited as the primary instrumentalist on the "Busy Body" album. He is a multi-instrumentalist and also an extremely talented bass guitarist. This contributes further depth to the song "She Loves Me Back."
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Genre InfluenceThis song is a good example of Luther's influence on the R&B genre during the 1980s. His rich voice and emotional depth in songs like "She Loves Me Back" helped to shape the sound of this genre.
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Live PerformancesThough it's not one of his biggest hits, Luther Vandross occasionally performed "She Loves Me Back" during his live concerts.
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Song's ThemeLike many songs on the "Busy Body" album, "She Loves Me Back" talks about love and relationships, fourishing the passionate and sultry style that Luther Vandross was known for throughout his career.
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LegacyAlthough "She Loves Me Back" didn't receive as much attention as some of Luther Vandross' other songs, it is nonetheless a treasured part of his discography, satisfying his fans with his signature love-ballad technique.
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Recording & ProductionAs with most songs on the album, "She Loves Me Back" was recorded in 1983 at different studios, including Mediasound and RCA Studios in New York City, and Village Recorder and The Complex in Los Angeles. This song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Luther Vandross himself.
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Streaming AvailabilityToday, "She Loves Me Back" along with the entire "Busy Body" album is available on major streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. It continues to be played and enjoyed by fans of old school R&B and Luther Vandross.
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