Sit and Wait

Sydney Youngblood

About Sit and Wait

"Sit and Wait" is a 1988 song recorded by American/German singer Sydney Youngblood. It was his second single off his debut album, Feeling Free and was released in late 1989 and early 1990 in European countries. It had success, reaching the top 10 in the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Germany.


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1990
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A year has come, a year has gone,
Still hanging tough, the blues is going on.
Fingers walk the edge of time,
My heart is burning, I'm ready to fly.

All we can do is to sit and wait,
All we can do is just to sit and wait.
They say: All we can do is to sit and wait,
All we can do, yeah, that's what they say.
Sit and wait, sit and wait, just sit and wait.

I could run away and touch the sun,
Where there's a spark could be a fire.
Impossible dreams? Promises?
Still I ain't nothing, I ain't nowhere.

All we can do is to sit and wait,...
All we can do is to sit and wait,....

All we can do is to sit and wait,.... 

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Sydney Youngblood

Sydney Youngblood (born Sydney Ford, 2 December 1960, San Antonio, Texas) is an American-born German singer, who had several successful dance/funk hits during the late 1980s and early 1990s. more »

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Written by: CLAUS ZUNDEL, MARCUS STAAB, RALF HAMM, SYDNEY YOUNGBLOOD

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17 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sit and Wait" was first released by Sydney Youngblood in November 1989.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 3 in the Swiss and Austrian singles charts.
Album Relationship
"Sit and Wait" is incorporated in Sydney Youngblood's debut album called "Feeling Free".
Song Genre
The song is best categorized as rhythm and blues or soul, with a dash of pop.
Record Label
The successful single was released by a German-based record label called Circa Records.
Song Duration
"Sit and Wait" approximately has a running length of 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Career Impact
"Sit and Wait" was one of the highly successful hits that launched Sydney Youngblood's music career in the late 80s.
Video Creation
A music video was also produced along with the song, which features Sydney Youngblood navigating through a range of obstacles in what appears to be a computer game.
Cultural Influence
"Sit and Wait" as well as other singles of Sydney Youngblood have left a significant mark on 80s and early 90s pop music, often remembered for their upbeat and rhythmic soul qualities.
Producer Details
The song was expertly produced by Claus Zundel, a German music producer who was a key figure behind Sydney's successful debut album.
Song Theme
"Sit and Wait" is essentially a love song with a characteristically 80s synth-pop sound, layered over Youngblood's soulful and emotive vocals.
Sales Achievement
In Germany, the song even achieved gold status, meaning it sold over 250,000 copies.
Concert Performances
"Sit and Wait" is one of Youngblood's songs that is often played during his live performances.
Backup Vocalists
The light, airy backup vocals that provide a smooth counterpoint to Youngblood's deeper delivery were provided by established singers Candy Dulfer and Conny Mejs.
Songwriting Credits
The music and lyrics were written by Claus Zundel, Ralf Hamm, and Markus Staab, showcasing their hit-making prowess.
Cover Versions
Although no notable cover versions of "Sit and Wait" exist, the song has been included in various 80s compilation albums, reinforcing its status as a staple of that era's music scene.
Personal Connection
Unlike most of his singles, Youngblood has long maintained that "Sit and Wait" was a deeply personal song, representing a snapshot of his life at that time.

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