About the song I’ve Been Loving You Too Long – Otis Redding
“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” is a song by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was written by Jerry Butler and released in 1965 as a single from Redding’s album Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard R&B chart. It was also a critical success, with many reviewers praising Redding’s powerful vocals and the song’s soulful arrangement.
“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” is a classic soul ballad about the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been in love with a woman for a long time, but she does not love him back. The song is filled with emotion, and Redding’s vocals are raw and passionate. The song’s arrangement is also noteworthy, with its prominent horns and driving beat.
“I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” has been covered by many artists over the years, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Rod Stewart. It is considered to be one of Redding’s most popular and enduring songs.
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I’ve Been Loving You Too Long – Otis Redding Lyrics
(Verse 1) I’ve been loving you too long to stop now You were tired and you want to be free My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me Oh, I’ve been loving you a little too long
(Chorus) I’ve been loving you too long And your love is growing cold My love is going stronger, as our affair unfolds I’ve been loving you too long And you want to be free
(Verse 2) I’ve been loving you too long With you, my life has been so wonderful I can’t stop now, and your love is growing cold I’ve been loving you Oh, oh, I’ve been loving you a little too long
(Chorus) I’ve been loving you too long And your love is growing cold My love is going stronger, as our affair unfolds I’ve been loving you too long And you want to be free
(Bridge) Don’t make me stop, don’t make me stop I don’t want to stop, don’t make me stop loving you
(Chorus) I’ve been loving you too long And your love is growing cold My love is going stronger, as our affair unfolds I’ve been loving you too long And you want to be free