Stop To Love
Luther Vandross
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Lately love keeps keeping me wake at night Tossing and turning, my love Wanna kiss you, wanna hold you so tight Oh but I wonder love whether you know or not When you just hurry away, leaving me laying there in shock I just wanna be the one that you wanna see I just wanna have you near me But you fly away almost everyday You work a lot but you never stop to love (Stop) I love you stop (stop) Come home from the road (Gotta stop to love) And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop) Say you're coming home (Gotta stop to love) You say my love has always been on your mind But how can I ever love you, when you keep working overtime? Too many empty nights, could make almost any guy To look for the love he don't get whenever he's alone at home Awaiting the day that you're coming to stay I hate to see you go away baby, but you couldn't rest Had to do your best to reach the top But you did not stop to love (Stop) I love you stop (stop) Come home from the road (Gotta stop to love) And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop) Say you're coming home (Gotta stop to love) And one day you'll discover I'm the one who love ya (Gotta stop to love) No one loves you better Can't you stay forever? (Stop to love) I can hardly stand the loneliness Come on home, that's what it's all about You really turn me out I love you stop (stop) Love you stop (stop) Come home from the road (Gotta stop to love) And let's celebrate (celebrate) the love we got (stop) Say you're coming home (Gotta stop to love) I love you stop (stop) I still love you stop (stop) Come home from the road (Gotta stop to love) And let's celebrate (celebrate) all the love we got (stop) Say you're coming home
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Written by: LUTHER VANDROSS, NAT, JR ADDERLEY
Lyrics © GOPAM ENTERPRISES INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release"Stop to Love" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It was released as a lead single from his 1986 album, "Give Me the Reason".
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks, becoming Luther's sixth number one R&B hit.
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Pop Chart Performance"Stop to Love" also performed well on the pop chart, where it peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 - Vandross's highest-charting pop single until 1990.
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Music VideoThe song has an accompanying music video featuring Vandross performing live.
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Songwriters"Stop to Love" was co-written by Vandross and Nat Adderley Jr., a frequent collaborator of Luther Vandross.
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InstrumentationKnown for Vandross's smooth vocals, the song also features prominent guitar, keyboard, and drum parts intertwined with the singer's R&B style.
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Song LengthThis single version lasted for five minutes and ten seconds, while the album version is one minute longer.
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Sales AchievementThe parent album "Give Me the Reason" was certified double platinum by the RIAA, indicating that it sold over 2 million units, which is partly attributable to the success of "Stop to Love".
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, "Stop to Love" has been featured in numerous film and television soundtracks and has been covered by various artists.
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Live PerformancesVandross frequently performed the song on tour and it was often a crowd favorite.
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Music StyleAs with most of Vandross's hits, "Stop to Love" is characterized by its sophisticated arrangement and soulful, emotive delivery.
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Dance Club Songs"Stop to Love" reached number 20 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Studio RecordingThe recording of "Stop to Love" took place at various studios in New York City including the famed Power Station and SoundWorks studios.
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ReceptionThis song is loved worldwide and highly appreciated by Vandross's fans. It's one of Vandross's most popular songs.
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Music CriticsCritics from the time of the song's release often praised Vandross's smooth vocal delivery and the song's catchy, radio-friendly production.
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