Love Is Strange - Mickey and Sylvia
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Love, love is strange
A lot of people take it for a game
Once you've get it you never wanna quit
After you've had it you're in a awful fix
Many people, don't understand
They think lovin' is money in their hand
Your sweet lovin' is better than a kiss
When you leave me sweet kisses I will miss
Boy: Sylvia
Girl: Yes Mickey
Boy: How do you call you're loverboy
Girl: Come here loverboy
Boy: And if he doesn't answer
Girl: Oh loverboy
Boy: And if he still doesn't answer
Girl: I simply say
Girl: Baby, oh baby, my sweet baby, you're the one
Both: Baby, oh baby, my sweet baby, you're the one
Love Is Strange - Mickey and Sylvia
Love Is Strange remains a defining recording in the soul and R&B canon, originally released by the duo Mickey and Sylvia. The track is celebrated for its distinctive, hypnotic bassline and the contrasting vocal textures between Mickey Gilley's deep baritone and Sylvia's soaring falsetto. Their chemistry created a timeless sound that transcended its era, blending elements of doo-wop with emerging soul influences. The song's enduring appeal is evident in its frequent inclusion on soundtracks and compilations, where it continues to resonate with listeners seeking classic romantic ballads. As a staple of the genre, the recording showcases the power of vocal interplay and simple, effective arrangement in creating a lasting musical legacy.