Still Water (Love)

The Four Tops

About Still Water (Love)

"Still Water (Love)" is a 1970 hit single written by Smokey Robinson and Frank Wilson (who also produced the track) for Motown singing group The Four Tops, who took the song to the Top Ten of the UK Pop Charts and to #11 in the US Pop Chart. The socially conscious single was a departure from the group's past recordings and produced a smoother sound than the raucous Norman Whitfield productions that belayed on The Temptations. The single features Miracles member Marv Tarplin on guitar and The Andantes adding in additional background vocals shouting out "Still water!". Singers Brenda Joyce Evans and Billie Rae Calvin, brought to Motown by Bobby Taylor (and soon to be part of Norman Whitfield's group The Undisputed Truth), also add backing vocals. The single became The Tops' first Top Ten R&B hit since 1967's "Bernadette". This song was noted for its repeated chord phrases, beginning with E-Flat Major, shifting to C Minor, then to B-Flat Major, before re to E-Flatt Major, over and over again, with any changes or alterations to the song's fade. 


Year:
1970
3:14
83 
#1

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Walk with me
Take my hand

Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh

(Still water)
Still water

Ah, ah, ah
Never you mind if I
Don't tell strangers passing by
If I don't brag
If I don't brag or boast
Click my glass and say a toast
About my love for you
How it runs so deep and true
And yet it's so
'Cause don't you know, oh
Still waters run deep
Still waters run deep
Still waters run deep
Still waters run deep

Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
Walk with me
Take my hand

Still waters
Still water
Walk with me
Take my hand
Whoa, whoa, whoa now
Still waters run deep
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Whoa, whoa, whoa now
Still waters run deep

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes. more »

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Written by: Frank Edward Wilson, William Jr. Robinson

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14 facts about this song

Song Overview
"Still Water (Love)" is a song performed by the American soul group Four Tops.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 1970.
Songwriters
It was co-written by Smokey Robinson and Frank Wilson, two esteemed figures in the Motown music industry.
Inspiration
The song's title is said to be inspired by an old saying - "Still waters run deep", which basically means a quiet or placid manner can conceal a passionate nature.
Album
"Still Water (Love)" is from the Four Tops' album "Still Waters Run Deep," which marked a new, more mature direction for the group.
Chart Performance
The song did quite well on the charts. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Theme
The song reflects on the power of love and how it can provide comfort and serenity, just like still water.
Distinctive Feature
It marks a departure from the Four Tops' usual sound, with a softer, more soulful and introspective melody.
Critical Success
Besides its commercial success, "Still Water (Love)" was also positively received by music critics and is considered one of The Four Tops' standout tracks.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by multiple artists, including Martha and the Vandellas and Boyz II Men, exemplifying its enduring popularity and influence.
The Four Tops
When the song was released, The Four Tops were already established stars in the industry, known for their hits such as "Baby I Need Your Loving" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)."
Motown Sound
"Still Water (Love)" epitomizes the Motown Sound, a style of soul music that features a distinctive, rich orchestration, complex harmonies, and a driving rhythm section.
Production
The song is produced by longtime Motown producers Frank Wilson and Smokey Robinson.
Cultural Impact
"Still Water (Love)" is noted and celebrated for its smooth soul influence and has gained a respected spot in popular cultural depictions of the early 1970s music scene.

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