Stick-Up
Honey Cone
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Stick-up, highway robbery Stole my love from me--it's a case of grand larceny Stick-up, highway robbery It's a felony--heartbreak in the first degree He walked into my life hungry for love So sweet and cautiously he chased my love A devil in disguise, he fooled my heart Tricked me into the dark, "HOLD UP!!"--I was shocked Pulled his charms, took me in his arms Stole my love, and now he's gone Stick-up, highway robbery Stole my love from me--it's a case of grand larceny Stick-up, highway robbery It's a felony--heartbreak in the first degree A thief in the night, he stole my mind Breaking lover's hearts should be a crime But he'll return to the scene of the crime I'll set a tender trap, he'll be unaware I'll wear a smile down the aisle 'Cause he's the father of my child Stick-up, highway robbery Stole my love from me--it's a case of grand larceny Stick-up, highway robbery It's a felony--heartbreak in the first degree (Boom-boom, shakalaka, boom-boom-boom-boom) (4X) Help!! I've been robbed!! Stick-up, highway robbery Stole my love from me--it's a case of grand larceny Stick-up, highway robbery It's a felony--heartbreak in the first degree (repeat to fade)
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Written by: GENERAL N. JOHNSON, GREGORY S. PERRY, ANGELO BOND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Stick-Up" by Honey Cone was released as a single in 1971, following the success of their hit song "Want Ads".
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Charts Performance"Stick-Up" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, marking the second time Honey Cone topped this chart.
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Billboard Hot 100Besides its R&B success, "Stick-Up" also peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Honey Cone's most successful mainstream hits.
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Studio AlbumThe song is taken from their second studio album "Sweet Replies", released in the same year.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Invictus, which was formed by Holland–Dozier–Holland, a songwriting and producing team responsible for many of Motown's greatest hits.
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Group MembersHoney Cone was a girl group composed of Edna Wright, Shellie Clark, and Carolyn Willis.
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Song Genre"Stick-Up" is a soul song, but it also has strong elements of pop and funk, reflecting the diverse musical influences of Honey Cone.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics express a woman's frustration and anger at her lover for taking her love for granted, using the metaphor of a stick-up or robbery to convey her feelings.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Stick-Up" is approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds, keeping with the standard length for pop and soul songs of the era.
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Producer"Stick-Up" was produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland, who also penned the hit song.
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Grammy AwardAlthough "Stick-Up" didn't win a Grammy, the song solidified Honey Cone's reputation as a successful R&B and pop act of the early 1970s.
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Distinct SoundThe song exemplifies Honey Cone's signature sound, which combined strong, emotive vocals, tight harmonies, and a polished, danceable rhythm section.
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InfluenceThe success of "Stick-Up" and other Honey Cone hits helped inspire other R&B artists and groups to incorporate more pop elements into their music.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Stick-Up" has been covered by various artists across different genres, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Live PerformancesHoney Cone was known for their dynamic live performances, and "Stick-Up" was typically a high point of their concerts.
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