(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow

Tony! Toni! Toné!

About (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow

"(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow" is a song by American R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. It was released by Mercury and Polygram Records on January 11, 1994, as the third single from their 1993 album Sons of Soul. The midtempo love ballad was written and produced by the group and recorded at Paradise Recording Studio in Sacramento, California. "(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow" charted at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number four on the Hot R&B Singles. It was promoted with a music video wherein the group appeared nude; they conceived it as their response to criticism of male artists for sexually objectifying women in music videos


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Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was meant for you)
Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was made to groove)

Here we are in the room together
Holding hands and it's gonna get better
And I know that you're in the mood

So put your purse down and take off your jacket
Oh girl it's about to get nasty
You'll love what we gonna do

Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was meant for you)
Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was made to groove)

Won't you pull back the sheets and lay down
Put your head upon my shoulders
Let me tell you how I wanna feel

You're the girl that knows my pleasure
So let me go down and find my treasure
Let me see where my pearl is at

Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was meant for you)
Lay your head on my pillow
And just relax, relax, relax ('cause it was made to groove)

The cutie pies they all know
They can always lay on my pillow

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Tony! Toni! Toné!

Tony! Toni! Toné! is an American soul/R&B group from Oakland, California, popular during the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s. During the band's heyday, it was composed of Dwayne Wiggins on lead vocals and guitar, his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins) on lead vocals and bass, and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley on drums and keyboards. Other members were Elijah Baker, Carl Wheeler, Randall Wiggins, and Amar Khalil, who is the current lead singer of the group, and Antron Haile. more »

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Written by: CLEMON TIMOTHY JR. RILEY, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

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15 facts about this song

Song Title
"(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow" is a single by the American R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!.
Release Date
The song was released in 1993.
Album Information
The track comes from their second studio album named "Sons of Soul", released in the year 1993.
Chart Position
Though not a chart-topping hit in its initial release, "Pillow" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Songwriters
"Pillow" was written by the group members: Dwayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, and Timothy Riley.
Song Duration
The track on the album lasts for a total of 6 minutes and 38 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Sons of Soul" album.
Genre
The track falls under the genre of R&B and soul.
Reception
The smooth, sultry nature of the song and outstanding vocal performance was widely appreciated by critics and fans, enhancing the group's reputation for creating high-quality R&B.
Song Theme
"Pillow" is a love song, with lyrics that suggest protection and comfort to the one that special someone.
Legacy
This song has been sampled in several songs including Lloyd's "Lay It Down”, indicating its influence in the later years of R&B.
Song Structures
The song has a slow and soulful melody, filled with harmonious background vocals and a sultry saxophone riff.
Official Music Video
Despite the song's popularity, no official music video was ever released for the track.
Live Performances
The band has performed "(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow" live on many occasions, showcasing their harmonious vocals and dynamic stage presence.
Critical Acclaim
Even though it didn’t top the charts, "(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow" is often cited by fans and critics as one of Tony! Toni! Toné!’s finest songs.
Cultural Impact
Given its smoky, bedroom-appeal, the song has become a popular choice for romantic or intimate playlists.

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