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Wikipedia article "'I've Been Loving You Too Long'" (originally "'I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)'") is a soul music ballad written by Otis Redding and Jerry Butler. Considered by music critics and writers to be one of Redding's finest performances and a soul classic, it is a slow, emotional piece with Redding's pleading vocals backed by producer Steve Cropper's arpeggiated guitar parts and a horn section. Redding recorded the song in 1965 and when released as a single in April 1965, became his second best selling single. The song was subsequently included on his third album, 'Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul' (1965). The song reached number 21 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number 2 on the 'Billboard' Rhythm & Blues chart. 'Billboard' described it as a "winning tender and soulful piece of material and performance by 'Mr. Pitiful' himself." 'Cash Box' described it as "a tender, slow-moving heartfelt lament about a fella whose love for his gal is growing cold." The song was added to the United States National Recording Registry in 2003. Background and composition Songs by Redding appeared in the U.S. 'Billboard' pop and R&B charts as early as 1962, but "I've Been Loving You Too Long" became his biggest hit upon its release. Although the tempo is exactly the same, two versions of the song have been recorded in 1965; one lasts 2'50 and the second one is 3'10 long (in the original LP version), i.e., with an extra verse. Booker T. Jones plays piano on one version while Isaac Hayes is on the other. Recording and personnel Otis Redding vocals Booker T. Jones keyboards, piano Isaac Hayes keyboards, piano Steve Cropper guitar Donald Dunn bass guitar Al Jackson Jr. drums Wayne Jackson trumpet Gene Miller trumpet Andrew Love tenor saxophone Floyd Newman baritone saxophone Ike & Tina Turner version Ike & Tina Turner recorded the song for their 1969 album, 'Outta Season'. Produced by Tina Turner and Bob Krasnow, the single peaked at number 23 on the 'Billboard' R&B chart and number 68 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. It was reissued in 1971, reaching number 56 on the 'Cash Box' R&B chart and number 44 on 'Record World''s R&B chart. Live performances The Turners can be seen performing the song at Madison Square Garden in the Rolling Stones concert film 'Gimme Shelter' (1970). Their version differs from the original because they added an additional section with an explicit interaction. During their live performances they simulated oral sex. Tina caressed the microphone and moaned while Ike made suggestive slurping noises. Prior to Tina, a former member of the Kings of Rhythm named Jimmy Thomas would perform that song. In her autobiography 'I, Tina', she said: Then when Jimmy left, I started singing the song, because it was a very good show song, and I started mimicking Jimmy, but putting my own female thing into it. I was really involved with that song in the beginning. Then I became bored with it, but Ike wouldn't let me stop. He started making those noises in the background, and it became really pornographic. Embarrassing. But the people loved it. Track listing Johnny Diesel version In 1992 Australian musician, Diesel recorded the song for his ARIA Chart number 1 album, 'The Lobbyist' (1993). It was released as the third and final single and peaked at number 41 on the Australian ARIA Chart on 29 November 1993. Track listing # "I've Been Loving You Too Long" # "Come to Me" (UK Remix) Other versions * The first cover of the song was a recording by the Rolling Stones in 1965, shortly after Redding's original version became a hit. It was included on the Stones' first live album, 'Got Live If You Want It!' (1966), although the track was a studio recording that had been overdubbed with audience noises. Returning the compliment, Redding covered the Rolling Stones song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Chart performance References Category:1965 songs Category:1965 singles Category:1969 singles Category:1994 singles Category:Otis Redding songs Category:Songs written by Otis Redding Category:Songs written by Jerry Butler Category:Song recordings produced by Don Gehman Category:Ike & Tina Turner songs Category:Blue Thumb Records singles Category:EMI Records singles Category:James & Bobby Purify songs Category:Barbara Mandrell songs Category:Diesel (musician) songs Category:Guy Sebastian songs Category:The Rolling Stones songs Category:United States National Recording Registry recordings Category:Etta James songs Category:Loleatta Holloway songs Category:Atco Records singles
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