Sadie
The Spinners
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In a world like today It's a rare occasion to be able To see young mothers like the ones That were around when I grew up But they live on in memory To quite a few of us And this song is dedicated To those who cherish that memory Early one Sunday morning Breakfast was on the table There was no time to eat She said to me, "boy, hurry to Sunday school" Filled with a load of glory We learned the Holy story She'll always have her dreams Despite the things this troubled world can bring Oh, Sadie Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie? Place no one above you Sweet Sadie, well, well, well (living in the past) Sometimes it seems so funny But no money will turn your life around Sweeter than cotton candy Stronger than papa's old brandy Always that needed smile Once in a while, she would break down and cry Sometimes she'd be so happy Just being with us and daddy Standing the worst of times Breaking the binds with just a simple song Oh (Sadie) Sadie, baby (Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) she'll love us all in a special way Well, well, well (place no one above you) sweet Sadie Living in the past Oh, she's never sinnin' In love she's always winnin', yeah (Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) my, my, my, I love you, mama (Place no one above you, sweet Sadie) I just can't forget How you gave me love, oh, Lord (living in the past) If there's a heaven up above I know she's teaching angels how to love (Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) it's a mean world without you All the love you showed (Place no one above you, sweet Sadie) oh, how could anyone ever doubt your lovely word? (Living in the past) Ain't it funny that in the end, it's not money It's just the love you gave us all? (Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) Why, why do the good leave so soon? (Place no-one above you, sweet Sadie) oh, I don't know (living in the past) And though the people say they love my songs Oh Lord, I'm all alone, I miss her so (Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) well, I love you, mama (Place no one above you, sweet Sadie) oh Let me just try, just try one more time and say, I (living in the past) And though we were very poor, she tried to love us that much more, oh (Sadie) Have you ever, have you ever met Sadie? (don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) (Place no one above you, sweet Sadie) oh The premier of ladies (living in the past) Oh, sometimes I feel so alone But I know that I gotta on (Sadie) that's what she wanted for me (Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) I know it's gonna be hard some time (Place no one above you, sweet Sadie) oh Sadie (Living in the past) lord, although my mama's no longer here Her memory still lingers dear, ah (Sadie) just let me run, let me run, let me go (Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) why don't you? Why you wanna make me feel so bad? (place no one above you, sweet Sadie) Well, well, just get home, let me be (living in the past) I'm going to keep on moving, I'm going to try to keep groving
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Written by: THEODORE R TAYLOR
Lyrics © ALLIGATOR RECRDS/EYEBALL MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sadie" by The Spinners was released in 1975 as part of their album "New And Improved".
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Charts PerformanceThe song was a notable hit and reached number seven on the U.S. R&B chart and number 54 on the pop chart.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the mother of the band members, making it a poignant tribute.
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Duration"Sadie" is longer than the average song at the time of its release, with a length of approximately 5 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Cover VersionR&B artist R. Kelly paid tribute to his own mother by covering "Sadie" in 1993 on his 12 Play album.
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Live PerformanceDuring live performances of the song, it is typical for the band to extend the song by including an instrumental break.
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CompositionThe song is particularly known for its soulful lyrics and emotionally-charged vocals from lead singer Phillippe Wynne.
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Record Label"Sadie" was released under the record label Atlantic.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes, and Charles Simmons.
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Album SuccessThe album "New And Improved" including the song "Sadie", was a commercial success, peaking at #9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and #1 on the R&B albums chart.
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