Darlin' I
Vanessa Williams
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I realize that now our love is past Tried so hard to make it last Feelings are far gone They seem to fade away But yet I can hear him say We did try, tried our best To make it through those times Let's stop, don't go any further 'Cause I need some time Darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry I never understood your reasons why And darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry These lonely nights without you I guess it's goodbye And I never thought that I would hear you say I should go on my own way Tell me, can't you see the changes That you put me through I wonder if you really knew How much I tried my best to make it Through those times But you said stop, don't go any further 'Cause I need more time Oh, baby and Darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry I never understood your reasons why And darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry These lonely nights without you I guess it's goodbye (Goodbye) Darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry I never understood your reasons why And darlin' I know you never meant to make me cry These lonely nights without you I guess it's goodbye (Goodbye)
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Written by: KENNY HARRIS, REX ALAN SALAS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist"Darlin' I" is a song by American singer and actress Vanessa Williams.
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Album DetailThe song is from the album “The Right Stuff,” which was released in 1988. It was the debut studio album of Vanessa Williams.
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Genre"Darlin' I" falls under the pop and R&B genre, which is the musical styling Vanessa Williams is known for.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the duo Kipner & Galdston, also known as Steve Kipner and Jon Galdston.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Donald Lawrence, who is known for his work with many notable artists in the R&B genre.
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PopularityAlthough not as popular as some of Williams' other hits, such as "Save the Best for Last," "Darlin' I" still maintains a fan base among her listeners.
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Vanessa Williams' CareerThis album contributes to Vanessa Williams' reputation as being one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry.
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Critical Reception"The Right Stuff" album, featuring "Darlin' I," secured three Grammy award nominations for Williams, showcasing the song's contribution to the overall success of the album.
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Musical Style"Darlin' I" showcases Williams' powerful vocals layered over a pop-infused R&B beat, a signature of her early music career.
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Williams' Personal Connection"Darlin' I" was part of the beginning of Vanessa Williams' music career, following her reign as the first African-American Miss America in 1983 which prematurely ended due to a scandal. This song and album were part of her successful efforts to rebuild her career in entertainment.
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Music VideoUnlike some of her other hits, "Darlin' I" does not have a music video.
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Rarity on Live ShowsWilliams did not frequently include "Darlin' I" in her live performances or tours.
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Digital AvailabilityAs of the digital music era, "Darlin' I" can be streamed on platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. It can also be purchased digitally from online music stores.
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