Tell Me (I'll Be Around)

Shades

About Tell Me (I'll Be Around)

"Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" (originally titled "Tell Me Your Name") is a song performed by Shades, issued as the lead single from their eponymous debut album. The song contains a sample of "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright. It was the group's highest chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #50 in 1996.


Year:
1998
4:50
91 
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Yeah,come on Motown!
Girls help me sing it
Tell me your name
(Cauz i want to know)
What car do you drive
(Tell me where can we go)
How much money do you make
(How can i be down)
As long as you have 
(I'll be around)
Most guys they come as dime a dozen
And they always try to get with me
Don't think that i'm an opitimist
I fall in love betcha not for free
So baby tell me

[Chorus]
Most guys they think that i'm a user
They think i take and then i never give
It's time for girls to make a statement
I'm going for mine, This lady's got to live
Oh! Tell Me!

[Chorus x2]
If you want me
Then i must see
You'll give me any and everything that i need baby
I'll fall in love
If love was meant
Cause ain't nuthin goin' on but the rent
So Tell Me!
([Chorus] til out)

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Shades

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Written by: RACHEL TAYLOR, TREVOR KELLY, JON LEIDERSDORFF

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Shades was an American R&B group from the 1990s that consisted of four members: Danielle Andrews, Monique Peoples, Tiffanie Cardwell, and Shannon Walker Williams.
Chart Performance
The song "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" was one of their prominent hits. It reached No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and No. 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Album Information
The song is part of the group's self-titled album "Shades," released in 1997 under the record label Motown.
Music Style
The group is known for their rich R&B and soul music style, which is prominently displayed in "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)." The song features the group's harmony vocals and a smooth, rhythmic melody, characteristic of the R&B music of the 1990s.
Video Features
The music video for "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" features an interesting narrative and showcases the group's strong performance skills.
Group Disbandment
Despite the success of "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)", the group disbanded shortly after the release of their debut album.
Shannon Walker Williams
One of the group members, Shannon Walker Williams, later went on to have a successful career as an actress. She had roles in TV shows such as "Blue's Clues" and "One on One".
Inspirational Content
The song carries a strong message about loyalty, love, and companionship, which resonates with many listeners.
Music Reviews
The song received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy hooks, strong vocal performances, and memorable lyrics.
Lasting Impact
Even though the group did not last long in the music industry, "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" remains a beloved R&B hit of the late '90s.

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