Doctor's Orders
Carol Douglas
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Hello? Hi honey It's me I want to see the doctor today "Cause ever since you've been gone I've had a pain deep down inside He says there's nothing really wrong with me I'm just missing my man, so honey Please come on home as soon as you can Doctor's orders say there's only one thing for me Nothing he can do 'cause only you can cure me Says in my condition love's the best physician He's prescribed a potion full of warm emotion every day A lovin' spoonful to be taken It's the only way to stop this empty Heart of mine from breakin' Won't get better till you're back again he told me Doctor's orders need your loving arms to hold me Darling now I know there ain't no doubt about it I'm so hooked on your love I can't live without it You're away but please don't treat me like a stranger Doctor's orders say one kiss from you and I am out of danger Please say you understand how I feel honey I know you've got a lot of things on your mind Oh but I'm missing you so bad Please oh please come on home Doctor's orders say there's only one thing for me Nothing he can do 'cause only you can cure me Says in my condition love's the best physician He prescribed a potion full of warm emotion Darling now I know there ain't no doubt about it
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Written by: ROGER FREDERICK COOK, ROGER JOHN REGINALD GREENAWAY, GEOFFREY STEPHENS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Doctor's Orders" is a disco song. It is one of the standout hits that marked the peak of the disco era in the mid-1970s.
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Artist BackgroundCarol Douglas, the artist who sang "Doctor's Orders," is an American singer whose career peaked during the disco era. Before this hit song, she had already established her place in the music industry with other soul and R&B works.
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Release DateCarol Douglas's track "Doctor's Orders" was released in 1974. It was a part of her album called "The Carol Douglas Album."
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SongwritingThe song was composed by a trio of songwriters, namely Roger Greenaway, Roger Cook, and Geoff Stephens.
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Album Records"Doctor's Orders" was the only real hit on Carol Douglas's self-titled debut album. Despite this, the album itself was a commercial success and brought fame to Carol Douglas.
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Chart Performance"Doctor's Orders" performed remarkably on the charts. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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International SuccessThe song was not just a hit in the United States. It also had substantial international success, particularly in Europe and Australia.
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Cover VersionsThis disco hit was covered by several other artists in different languages, reflecting its widespread popularity. In particular, British singer Sunny had a Top 10 hit in the UK with her version of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song uses a medical metaphor to describe a romantic relationship, with lines such as "Doctor's orders say there's only one thing for me, nothing he can do, because only you can cure me."
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Dance Hall SuccessIn addition to its chart success, the song was particularly popular in dance halls and clubs at the height of the disco era. The catchy beat and repetitive melody made it an unforgettable dance anthem.
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Music VideoDespite the song's popularity, there was no official music video made for "Doctor's Orders." This was fairly common in the 1970s, as music videos weren't as ubiquitous as they've become in the modern music industry.
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LegacyThough Carol Douglas did not score another hit of the same magnitude as "Doctor's Orders," the song's success secured her place within the realm of disco music. Today, "Doctor's Orders" is still considered a classic disco track.
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