Save the Overtime (For Me)
Gladys Knight
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Darling, don't stay too long Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me Darling, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, save the overtime for me I walk around, tryin' to find something to do Baby, until your return Turn on TV or play some solitaire It does the job for a while But nothing takes the place of you Just ain't no substitute 'Cause you're all that I want in me Only you can set me free Darling, don't stay too long Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me Darling, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, save the overtime for me My love starts to come down hard on me And I just can't find no relief, no Only until I see your face again I'm gonna be in such misery Runnin' to the door, peepin' out the window Hopin' to see only you Listen for the phone, checkin' out the tick tock Countin' if it's a certain time Hear me now, five, four, three, two, one Darling, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me Darling, baby, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, save the overtime for me, for me Baby, baby, save the overtime Save the overtime I know you have your eight hours to do But it just don't feel good without ya Oh, how I'm missing you, oh, feelin' blue I know it's crazy, but I, I walk around Tryin' to find something else to do Pretty baby, until your return Turnin' on the TV, or play some solitaire Does the job for a while Find yourself runnin' to the door Peepin' out the window, hopin' to see only you Listen for the phone, checkin' out the clock Countin' if it's a certain time Hear me now, five, four, three, two, one Darling, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me Darling, don't stay away too long Pretty baby, save the overtime for me Darling, don't stay too long Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me Darling, don't stay away too long
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Written by: BUBBA KNIGHT, GLADYS KNIGHT, JOEY GALLO, RICKY SMITH, SAM DEES
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Save the Overtime (For Me)" is a song recorded and performed by American singer Gladys Knight and her band, the Pips.
- The song was released by Columbia Records in 1983.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Save the Overtime (For Me)" climbed to number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- It performed better on the R&B charts where it peaked at number one for a single week.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Save the Overtime (For Me)" includes appearances by various celebrities, including Sammy Davis Jr. and Little Richard, among others.
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CollaborationThis song marked the collaboration of Gladys Knight & The Pips with successful producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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Song CompositionThe song is an upbeat, modern R&B track that fused elements of funk and electronic music popular at the time.
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LegacyEven years after its release, "Save the Overtime (For Me)" remains a fan favorite. The song is often included in Gladys Knight & The Pips' live sets and 'best of' compilations.
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RecognitionWhile the song did not win any major awards, its chart success helps solidify Gladys Knight & The Pips' reputations as one of the most enduring soul groups in American music history.
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Album"Save the Overtime (For Me)" is a track from the album "Visions," which has also been well received by music critics.
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Special EditionA 12” extended version of "Save the Overtime (For Me)" was also released in addition to the original, which added an extended instrumental break and additional verses.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the writing team of Gladys Knight, Bubba Knight, William Guest, Edward Patten, Merald Knight, and Sam Dees.
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