Peak
3
Weeks
16
Score
3,151
Chart Year
1972
Like many of The Stylistics' hits, this song was written by Linda Creed and Thom Bell. Creed wrote the lyrics to many soul classics, including The Greatest Love Of All, which was a huge hit for Whitney Houston shortly before Creed died from cancer. Bell is a producer who was a key figure in the Philadelphia Soul sound, working with acts like The Spinners and The O'Jays. >> In this song, the singer is crazy in love. So much so that he can't formulate real words to express who he feels, and just strings together some G-rated expressions. Prince recorded this on his 1996 album Emancipation. Aaron Neville and the Sugababes also covered the song, and Mariah Carey sampled it for her 2005 song "Stay The Night."
There's a spark of magic in your eyes Candyland appears each time you smile Never thought that fairy tales came true But they come true when I'm near you You're a genie in disguise Full of wonder and surprise And betcha by golly, wow You're the one that I've been waiting for forever And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong Keep growin' strong If I could I'd catch a falling star To shine on you so I'll know where you are Order rainbows in your favorite shade To show I love you, thinking of you Write your name across the sky Anything you ask I'll try, `cause Betcha by golly, wow You're the one that I've been waiting for forever And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong Keep growin' strong Betcha by golly, wow You're the one that I've been waiting for forever And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong Keep growin' strong Betcha by golly, wow You're the one that I've been waiting for forever And ever will my love for you.... (Fade out)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 26, 1972 | 79 | 47 |
| 2 | Mar 4, 1972 | 60 | 66 |
| 3 | Mar 11, 1972 | 34 | 92 |
| 4 | Mar 18, 1972 | 30 | 96 |
| 5 | Mar 25, 1972 | 18 | 108 |
| 6 | Apr 1, 1972 | 14 | 112 |
| 7 | Apr 8, 1972 | 11 | 115 |
| 8 | Apr 15, 1972 | 8 | 118 |
| 9 | Apr 22, 1972 | 6 | 120 |
| 10 | Apr 29, 1972 | 4 | 122 |
| 11 | May 6, 1972 | 3 | 123 |
| 12 | May 13, 1972 | 6 | 120 |
| 13 | May 20, 1972 | 7 | 119 |
| 14 | May 27, 1972 | 14 | 112 |
| 15 | Jun 3, 1972 | 21 | 105 |
| 16 | Jun 10, 1972 | 28 | 98 |