I'm on Your Side
Jennifer Holliday
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Ooh, ooh, ooh Oh, oh In the game of love Sometimes we get left behind When pushin’ comes to shove And happiness is so hard to find A fall from love can break your spirit Paint a rosy outlook blue Darlin’, you don’t have to fear it ‘Cause, baby, I’m here for you I’m on your side when times are hard And you need some understanding I’m on your side when times gets tough And no one else can care enough I’m on your side to be for you You can, you’re free But sometimes you’re the last to know You can come to me, yes, you can When some heartache really lays you low If your lover leaves you cryin’ You don’t have t be alone Call my number, keep on tryin’ ‘Cause, baby, you know, I’ll be home I’m on your side when times are hard And you need some understanding I’m on your side when times gets tough And no one else can care enough I’m on your side to be for you Mmm, havin’ a friend when you come to the end Makes it easier (Makes it easier) Come back to me I can save you when she tries to tear you apart (Tear you apart) I won’t break your heart, no I’m on your side, baby, when times are hard And you need some understanding I’m on your side, baby-baby, when times gets tough And it seems that no one else can care enough I’m on your side, baby, whenever you need me You can always count on me, yeah I’m on your side, yes, I am, you see I’m on, hey, on your side, hey, hey, hey, yes I’ll be your friend to the very end I’m on your side, I’m on your side, baby, yes, I am, ooh Just like a bridge on troubled water I’m on your side, I’m your side, yeah I’m on your side I’m on your side, yes, I am
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Written by: NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, ANGELA BOFILL, JEFFREY COHEN
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Angela Bofill's WorkAngela Bofill, the main singer of "I'm on Your Side," is an American R&B and Jazz singer-songwriter, famously known for her beautiful hits in the late 1970s and 1980s.
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Jennifer Holliday's AssociationJennifer Holliday, the cover singer of "I'm on Your Side," is renowned for her Broadway performances, most notably for her debut role as Effie White in "Dreamgirls," which earned her a Tony Award.
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Released YearAngela Bofill released the song "I'm on Your Side" in 1992 as a single under the album "I Wanna Love Somebody."
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GenreThe song "I'm on Your Side" falls under the R&B/Soul genre, reflecting Angela Bofill and Jennifer Holliday's musical strengths.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Norman Connors, an accomplished drummer, composer, arranger, and producer in the music industry.
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Cover VersionJennifer Holliday covered the song "I'm on Your Side" in 1991, a year before Angela Bofill's release. Her version performed exceptionally well and appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
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Live PerformanceAngela Bofill, despite having health problems that affected her ability to sing, performed "I'm on Your Side" live during the Angela Bofill Experience, where singers like Maysa Leak and Phil Perry would sing her songs while she narrated her story.
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Song ThemesThe song "I'm on Your Side" encapsulates themes of friendship, support, and unwavering loyalty.
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Chart PerformanceWhile Angela Bofill's version didn't chart, Jennifer Holliday's cover did quite well in the charts, peaking at number two on the U.S. R&B chart.
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Album SuccessThe album "I Wanna Love Somebody" featuring the song "I'm on Your Side" by Angela Bofill, was significant as it marked Angela's return to the recording industry after a four-year hiatus.
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