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About Tell Me What You Want
"Tell Me What You Want" is the first single by English R&B band Loose Ends from their first studio album, A Little Spice, and was released in February 1984 by Virgin Records. The single reached number 74 in the charts.
- Year:
- 1985
- 6:05
- 5,154Views
- Playlists:
- #22
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Tell me what you wantTell me what you wantIf you want me to love youIf you want me to hug youTell me what you wantIf you want me to squeeze youIf you want me to please youTell me what you want, ohI seen you walking homeOn my way home from schoolYou got to glance at meYou think you're acting coolMy friends have told meThat you wanna know my nameLet's stop this peek-a-booCome clean and state your game, oh no noI'm not really sureIf I should love you, babyYou keep coming back for moreYou're driving me crazyShould I hug you?Should I love you?Should I please you?Should I squeeze you?Tell me what you wantI ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, oh babyTell me what you want'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mindEvery night I dream of being by your sideAnd [Incomprehensible]I feel so lost 'cause I wish I was your guyGive me a chance, I wanna try love againQuit playing games with meLovin? don't come freeI'll dry my eyesAnd listen to your sweet talking liesOhh don't you that I'm not telling liesMaybe you've gone crazyYou took me by surprisePlease believe me, babyShould I tell youWhen I want you?That I'm alwaysThinking of youTell me what you wantI ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, ohTell me what you wantDarling, won't you tell me what you want, babyTell me what you want'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mindTell me what you wantWhy don't you tell me what you want, babyRight nowOh baby, tell me what you want'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, noTell me what you want, noTell me what you want'Cause I ain't psychic, I can't read your mind, noTell me what you wantNo, can't you give it to me, girlTell me what you wantTell me what you wantTell me what you wantTell me what you wantTell me what you wantTell me what you wantTell me
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Loose Ends
Loose Ends was a successful British R&B band that had several urban contemporary hits. The trio was formed in London in 1980, initially comprising vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, vocalist Jane Eugene, and keyboard player, writer and founder Steve Nichol. The latter two left the group in 1989, bringing an end to the band's most successful phase. more »
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Electronic
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Disco, Synth-pop
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Written by: BRIAN LEE HARVEY, MARK REID, JONATHON LESLEY BECKFORD, TERENCE MARK COLDWELL, JOHN DARREN HENDY, IVOR REID, JANE EUGENE, CARL G. MCINTOSH, STEVE ORLANDO NICHOL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Tell Me What You Want" is classified as a soul and contemporary R&B song, reflecting the tastes and styles of the mid-1980s. |
AlbumThe song appears on Loose Ends' second studio album, "So Where Are You?" which was released in 1985. |
SongwritersThe track was written by Loose Ends members Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol. |
Chart Success"Tell Me What You Want" didn't chart in the U.S. or U.K. However, other songs on the same album, such as "Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)" did find chart success. |
ProductionNick Martinelli served as the producer for "Tell Me What You Want". Martinelli was a well-known American record producer of the 1980s and 1990s, particularly within the R&B and dance genres. |
Group CompositionLoose Ends was a British R&B band that achieved success in the 1980s and early 1990s. The trio was made up of Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol. |
Music Style"Tell Me What You Want" is notable for its fusion of American soul and British pop elements, a signature sound of Loose Ends. |
LegacyAlthough "Tell Me What You Want" wasn't a commercial hit, it remains a favorite among fans of the band and is frequently featured in their live performances. |
RemixIn the year 2000, the song was sampled by hip-hop artist G Dep for his song "Child of the Ghetto." |
Representation"Tell Me What You Want" is often hailed as an example of Loose Ends' innovative sound and the group's ability to mix R&B with dance music elements, a style that was emerging in the mid-1980s. |
Global ReachDespite being a British band, Loose Ends had numerous hits on the US Billboard R&B chart, showcasing their global appeal. |
Band's TransformationThe song is representative of Loose Ends' transition from their earlier jazz-funk sound to a more commercial pop and R&B sound. |
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