Ain't No Way
Aretha Franklin
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Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let me It ain't no way For me to give you all you need If you won't let me give all of me I know that a woman's duty Is to help and love a man And that's the way It was planned Oh but how can I, how can I, how can I Give you all the things I can If you're tying both of my hands? Oh ho, it ain't no way (Ain't no way) It ain't no way (Ain't no way) It just ain't no way, baby (Ain't no way) Ain't no way, baby (Ain't no way) It ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let me Stop trying to be Someone you're not Hard, cold and cruel is a man Who paid too much for what he got And if you need me Like you say, say you do Oh then please, please Please don't you know that I need you? Oh, it ain't no way I tell you that it ain't no way It ain't no way, it ain't no way, baby, no It just ain't no way It sure ain't no way It ain't no way for me to love you If you won't let me Ain't no way If you won't let me Ain't no way
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Written by: Carolyn Franklin
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11 facts about this song
Historical Context"Ain't No Way" is a 1968 song by the legendary American singer Aretha Franklin that was originally released on her 16th studio album, "Lady Soul."
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Success ChartThe song ranks at No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.9 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Banner PartnershipThe song was written by Carolyn Franklin, Aretha Franklin's younger sister.
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Iconic BackupCissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, sings the renowned back-up "Ain't no way for me to love you if you won't let me" in the song.
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Inspired Renditions"Ain't No Way" has been covered by countless artists after Aretha Franklin, including Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige, and the 1968 American singing group The Sweet Inspirations.
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Grammy LegacyThough "Ain't No Way" didn't win a Grammy itself, the album "Lady Soul" (that it featured on) won Aretha Franklin a Best Female R&B Vocal Performance award.
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Cinematic PresenceThe song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, showing the long-lasting impact it has had in popular culture.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was recognized for its bold statements about female empowerment and individuality at a time when such messages were unusual.
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Musical Composition"Ain't No Way" is a soul ballad, noted for its dramatic, almost operatic quality and heavy reliance on a soaring, gospel-tinged choir arrangement.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song lasts for 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Recording Studio"Ain't No Way" and the rest of the songs on "Lady Soul" were primarily recorded at the American Sound Studio, a recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
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