Slow Down

America

About Slow Down

"Slow Down" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from her debut solo studio album, Stars Dance (2013). It was made available for instant digital download along with the pre-order of the album on June 3, 2013. Hollywood Records later sent the song to mainstream radio as the second and final single from the album on August 13. The song was produced by The Cataracs and David Kuncio, and infuses EDM elements in its instrumentation. Lyrically, the song speaks of slowing down time and living in one, magical moment on the dance floor. Music critics gave a mixed reception to the song, with some praising its catchiness and fun production, while others criticized the EDM influence. "Slow Down" has achieved moderate success, reaching number 2 in Belgium (Flanders), while peaking inside the top 20 in Belgium (Wallonia), Russia, and South Korea. In the United States, the song peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, reached number-one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, and it has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 units of the single in the country. On the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart, it reached the position of number 7. 


Year:
1977
3:14
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I hear you knockin' but you can't come in 
You wear your stockings like you think it's a sin 
Don't try to tell me you ain't been where you been 
'Cause I know that you've been messin' round with him 

So slow down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Come on down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Oh down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Before it gets too late 
Before it gets too late 

I met you dancin' at the high school gym 
You rubbed against me my head started to spin 
You turned around gave me a wink and a grin 
And then you told me that you'd like to be friends 

Don't slow down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Don't slow down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Don't slow down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Don't slow down 
Before it gets too late 
Before it gets too late 
Take it! 

(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
On down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
On down 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Don't try to tell me 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
You'll never sell me 
(Bop shoo wop, you'd better slow down) 
Before it gets too late 
I said before it gets too late 
You know before it gets too late 
Oh, hey

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America

America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »

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Written by: Larry Williams

Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN, BMG Rights Management

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Slow Down" by America
1. Bio/Historical Fact: This "Slow Down" song was performed by America which is a British-American rock band formed in 1970. 2. Chart Performance: Unfortunately, this journey of song "Slow Down" did not make it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart during its release. 3. Album Detail: The song is featured on their fifth studio album, "Harbor" which was released in 1977. 4. Members Contribution: It was written by Gerry Beckley, one of the founding members of America. 5. Musical Style: This song shows the band's signature folk-rock sound with touches of light pop.
Slow Down" by Selena Gomez
1. Album Detail: This "Slow Down" was from Selena Gomez's debut solo studio album "Stars Dance" which was released in 2013. 2. Collaborators: It was written by Lindy Robbins, Julia Michaels, Niles Hollowell-Dhar, Freddy Wexler, and David Kuncio. 3. Chart Performance: The song peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 4. Song Meaning: It is about enjoying the moment rather than rushing through it. 5. Certification: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Platinum, which signifies 1 million equivalent song units earned in the U.S. 6. Music Video: The music video for "Slow Down" was filmed in Paris and premiered in July 2013. 7. Live Performance: Gomez performed "Slow Down" on several occasions, including the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show. 8. Genre: This "Slow Down" is an uptempo electropop song with a pulsing disco beat.

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