Lady
Simply Red
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Your indulgence of your freedom ignores me Your freedom to express your confusion shames all of us As if being a lady will make it easier By being a lady it will make love life clearer I hope that you get what you think you want some day baby And I pray that you get the approval you're craving This beautiful lady can overtake all of us Funny this kind of lady seems to make our lives clearer [Chorus] I could turn on a leaf and let you burn Beg you for relief when it's my turn Help me to help you help me learn Ah lady! You make life breathe easier But don't blame me if your life sheds a tear The feverish time we spend alone it soothes me But too many days spent apart alone they just confuse me Part of being a lady you love it when I miss you more And without pontificating its you I'm adorin' [Chorus] Ah lady! Oh lady! Crazy! Ooh lady! Ah baby! Ooh you make me crazy!
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Written by: JOOLS HOLLAND, MICK HUCKNALL
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Lady" is a song in the blue-eyed soul genre, which is characterized by white musicians incorporating soul and R&B influences.
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Released DateThe song "Lady" was released in 1996 as part of the album, 'Life' by Simply Red.
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CompositionMick Hucknall, the lead singer of Simply Red, wrote this song.
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ReceptionThe reception for this song was very positive; it exemplified Simply Red's ability to seamlessly combine soul and pop elements.
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Album Success"Lady" was a part of Simply Red's album 'Life', which was commercially successful, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
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PersonnelAside from Mick Hucknall's vocals, the song features Fritz McIntyre on keyboards and backing vocals, Tim Kellett on keyboards and trumpet, Ian Kirkham on saxophone, and Gota Yashiki on drums.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics carry a theme of admiration towards a woman, whom Hucknall addresses as "lady."
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VideoThe official music video of "Lady" depicts the members of Simply Red in a recording studio, highlighting the song's focus on musicality and performance.
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Live performanceSimply Red regularly performed 'Lady' during their live concerts and these performances were well-received by audiences.
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Music Style"Lady" showcases Hucknall's unique vocal style and the band's ability to blend pop with more traditional R&B influences, a hallmark of their success in the mid-90s.
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Inspired by MotownMany audiences and critics identified a strong Motown influence in "Lady," a testament to Hucknall's love for American soul music.
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Subsequent record salesFollowing the success of 'Life,' the album that features "Lady," Simply Red went on to sell over 50 million albums throughout their career.
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