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The Spinners — I'll Be Around
Album: Best of the Spinners
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Released: 1972
Length: 3:06
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This is our fork in the road
Love's last episode
There's nowhere to go, oh no
You made your choice
Now it's up to me
To bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key, but baby

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around

I knew just what to say
Now I found out today
That all the words had slipped away, but I know
There's always a chance
A tiny spark will remain, yeah
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again, but I know you know

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around, yeah

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Even if I have to crawl, I'll be there
I'll be around

Just call me on the phone, I'll be there
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
Just call out your name, I know I know you know
I'll be around

I'll be standing in a coffin, I'll be there
I'll be a-rippin' it up, I'll be there
I'll be calling out your name to let you know
I'll be around
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beautiful chords and syncopation 
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Burrows wrote:

you'll be meaning "butter"

No.   Parkay!
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Well maybe not  "tons." We all know how art gets coopted so there's that. And every genre has gems to be found. Generally, rap and hip hop have been misogynistic and malevolent (not so much at the beginning), kids being raised listening to Bitch and Ho and godawful things being done to women in songs.

Which is different than the love and respect of soul music back in the day. And it made a difference.  In the culture. In the movement and in the times.

Even the songs that weren't overtly about justice or were pop like Love Train, still sent a message and permeated the era. A classic example is "I'll Take You There" by the Staples Singers. As epic as Marvin Gaye's work.

And isn't it weird seeing Ice-T sell laundry soap?

Saw some videos on YT of how much little toddlers like Bob Marley. 

Good vibes send good vibes. Remember The Message.


LuvinRP wrote:


'different'. '70's soul just isn't rap and there's tons of genres within rap to enjoy.




Posted 4 years ago by vinylbob:Superior to rap music of today. Great song and group.
Posted 3 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
SPINNERS!! Nordic women and Mad About You sliding into Heavenly Day and

I'll Be Around. 

RP Genius.  
Posted 3 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 vinylbob wrote:

Superior to rap music of today.  Great song and group. 



'different'. '70's soul just isn't rap and there's tons of genres within rap to enjoy.
Posted 3 years ago by LuvinRP    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Superior to rap music of today.  Great song and group. 
Posted 8 years ago by vinylbob    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
nice. smooth as buttah.

 
you'll be meaning "butter"
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Burrows    [ Reply ]
 GoodKarm wrote:
 RP...  YOU are always there for me.  I love you. {#Group-hug}{#Daisy}{#Smile} 123K

 
agreed!                                                                            {#Hearteyes}
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Oh man, I love this song! Takes me way way back to one of my first dances in junior high.
So sweet
Been a dancing fool ever since 
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
 RP...  YOU are always there for me.  I love you. {#Group-hug}{#Daisy}{#Smile} 123K
Posted 8 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Yes! Burned into my DNA...
Posted 8 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
Like many of us my child hood was f**cked up with family disfunction, booze, ect.  But this......aaawww. So sweet, absolute joy.
Posted 8 years ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
Fabulous.  Smiles just appear when the first bar is played.  How cool is that?
Posted 9 years ago by KeithT    [ Reply ]
head bop bop bop bop {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
Oh yes, yes, yes. Achingly beautiful…  
Posted 9 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Perfect
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
I've always loved this song!

 
{#High-five}
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 otaznick wrote:
Why are there two same songs? {#Eh}
https://www.radioparadise.com/?name=songinfo&song_id=33597

 
Must be an oversight by Bill where he added the same song from two different albums. It's nice to see that the voting histogram is almost identical for these two clones of the song {#Cool}
Posted 10 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Why are there two same songs? {#Eh}
https://www.radioparadise.com/?name=songinfo&song_id=33597


Posted 10 years ago by otaznick    [ Reply ]
TSOP Philly Soul 4EVAH!
Posted 10 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
nice. smooth as buttah.
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Great set this morning... Absolutely loving the groove
Posted 10 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
A perfect song for a beautiful afternoon! Thank you!
Posted 10 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
Brilliant slippin this in, Bill. The Spinners represent for a certain moment like no other. <3

 
INDEED!
Posted 10 years ago by SanFranGayMan    [ Reply ]
patines
Posted 10 years ago by juanrico    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Nice cover! 

 
cover?
Posted 10 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
I'm a kid with my cheap AM transistor radio again, hanging out under the big pine tree in the front yard.
Posted 11 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Brilliant slippin this in, Bill. The Spinners represent for a certain moment like no other. <3
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Every time this song comes on, I have to stop whatever I am doing and dance.
and sometimes sing along if no one is around.
Posted 11 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
Nice cover! 
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for helping me groove along with the Spinners, this is delicious radio, sets things right again 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I've always loved this song!
I used to have it as my outgoing message on my answering machine {#Lol} 
Posted 11 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
I just bumped this song to 10. I know it's crazy but I couldn't stop myself.
Posted 12 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
oh yeeeeahhhhh
Posted 12 years ago by jckearney    [ Reply ]
Not exactly my style, but very good, nonetheless.
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Finally, thank you!  I can raise the volume, slink and slide and love it all...mmmmmmm yeah
Posted 12 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
"It's a Shame" (hint, hint) that I missed this one due to a coffee run...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 rjewyo wrote:
Another great Motown group...more please!
 
not motown. Philly Soul.
Posted 12 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
This came up when I hit the PSD button. And just happens to be one of my All Time Favorite Songs Ever. Lucky lucky me!
Posted 12 years ago by G_Raffa    [ Reply ]
great sound....
Posted 12 years ago by miragioVision    [ Reply ]
really?
Posted 12 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Another great Motown group...more please!
Posted 13 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
such a perfectly smooth sound, LOVE IT
Posted 13 years ago by dolumo    [ Reply ]
Like
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Bill has left the LOUNGE!
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
excellent song. excellent addition to the RP rotation
Posted 13 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
All Spinners, all day.

"That's funny!" 
 
You can put on Motown's Temptations and Stevie Wonder anthologies along with Atlantic's Spinners anthology and pretty much not stop dancing for 7-8 hours.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Another one I'd hide from in their/my day... Now...? A nice throwback - kinda like me (the nice part depends who ya ask!)
"I'll be around"{#Whistle}
Posted 13 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
I'll always love this song. Awesome intro, feel, words, background vocals...Love it.
Posted 13 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
more 70s Motown, Phillie sound, R&B please....loooooove it
Posted 13 years ago by stabby    [ Reply ]
Pure Motown Sound! {#Bounce}
Posted 13 years ago by JBarDom    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:
For those of us old enough to remember when this song was first played on the radio...

     I'm betting we're all smiling right now and feeling a bit younger.
 
I remember listening to this song on my little GE, transistor radio when I was a kid.  That doesn't really make me feel any younger, but the song does still bring a smile to my face.  Wonderful tune.  {#Good-vibes}


Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Yay! I vote for more of this kind of thing. 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:
For those of us old enough to remember when this song was first played on the radio...

     I'm betting we're all smiling right now and feeling a bit younger.
 
You know it! 

{#Mrgreen}

Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
For those of us old enough to remember when this song was first played on the radio...

     I'm betting we're all smiling right now and feeling a bit younger.
Posted 13 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
They might be fun to see, I wonder if these guys are still around....{#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 nimbus wrote:
All great music is radio paradise.
 

fair enough, but there are certain genres that have plenty of 'great' music that are a bit underrepresented here (e.g. 70s R&B and dance)
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
All great music is radio paradise.
Posted 13 years ago by nimbus    [ Reply ]
Thom Bell, ladies and gentlemen! Thom Bell!
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
No Way!
This song is so un-radio-paradise
i love this song!
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Well, this is a surprise.
Posted 13 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]