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15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mikhail Nilov from Pexels]15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs feature songs by Calvin Harris, Carrie Underwood, Daft Punk, J. Cole, Keri Hilson, and Marsha Ambrosius. 

Finally, the one-night stand gets the shameful shameless playlist it deserves. 15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs aren’t shameful. Don’t feel obligated to take a walk of shame! Own that sugar honey iced tea with your whole chest! It’s a playlist about ‘hitting it and quitting it’ 🤭😜… in some cases.  People, including participants, judge others for their sexual rendezvous. Just like Planet Fitness, on 15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs, this is the “judgment-free zone,” baby! The criterion is simple: the songs address or imply a one-night stand at some point.  ONE-NIGHT STAND isn’t a requirement for the song title. A few songs are upfront about ‘what it is!’ What it ‘DO,’ baby! 15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs feature songs by Calvin Harris, Carrie Underwood, Daft Punk, J. Cole, Keri Hilson, and Marsha Ambrosius. So, get ready to get into the heat of passion for these 15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs!


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1. Marsha Ambrosius, “One Night Stand”

2. Enrique Iglesias, “Tonight (I’m Fuckin’ You)” (Ft. Ludacris & DJ Frank E) 

3. Miley Cyrus, “Violet Chemistry”

4. Sam Smith, “Stay With Me” 

5. Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand” (Ft. Chris Brown)

6. Miguel, “How Many Drinks” 

7. Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”

8. The Weeknd, “Wicked Games”

9. Jazmine Sullivan, “One Night Stand”  

10. Calvin Harris, “Blame” (Ft. John Newman)

11. Daft Punk, “Get Lucky” (Ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers)

12. J. Cole, “Work Out”  

13. Michael Ray, “One That Got Away”

14. Teddy Pendergrass, “Come Go with Me”

15. The Shirelles, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”


1. Marsha Ambrosius, “One Night Stand”

CASABLANCO // Aftermath // 2024 

Marsha Ambrosius, Casablanco [📷: Aftermath]Sex positivity.  That is the name of the game.  Marsha Ambrosius enjoyed their rendezvous on “One Night Stand”, the third track from her fourth studio album, CASABLANCO. “Mm, thought we’d only go a couple rounds (rounds) / Couple naps in between / And we back at it for a couple hours.” A couple hours, huh? Ooh-wee! “One Night Stand” features a sole verse where Ambrosius shares the sexual experience. The song features multiple songwriters including producers Ambrosius, Dr. Dre, and Erik “Bluetooth” Griggs.  It samples two ‘80s songs: “Remind Me” by Patrice Rushen and “All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls.  Notably, “One Night Stand” also features vast instrumentation – winds and strings.

The musicianship of “One Night Stand” is undeniable. This is apparent in the artsy intro.  Also, Marsha Ambrosius remains a distinct, instantly recognizable, and soulful vocalist.  Yes, that ‘yodel’ is fully intact!  She sounds expressive as she conveys the pleasure of the one-night stand. For the most part, Ambrosius keeps it classy… as classy as it can be.  “You got that touch, your taste, your kissin’ on me / I lose control (I lose control) / I want your soul,” she sings passionately.  She loses her cool in the following lyrics: “Ooh, baby, just one night (One night, yeah) / Swingin’ off the chandelier / Almost broke my fuckin’ wrist.” Wow… not so classy there 😈! With her ad-libs, which include scatting, and emphasis on “one night,”  Marsha has thoroughly enjoyed herself. One-night stands aren’t for everybody, and you shouldn’t rely on them solely, but, as Marsha conveys, it can be a cool, shameless experience.  “One Night Stand” the song = SWEET!

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2. Enrique Iglesias, “Tonight (I’m Fuckin’ You)” (Ft. Ludacris & DJ Frank E) 

Greatest Hits // UMG Recordings, Inc. // 2019 

Enrique Iglesias, Greatest Hits [📷: Universal]Enrique Iglesias is…hot.  There’s no debating his looks! Things get even hotter when Mr. Iglesias drops sexy, explicit lyrics on his 2010 hit, “Tonight (I’m Fuckin’ You)”.  There is an amended version –“Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” – but it takes some of the fuck out of it… Joining Iglesias for this fuckin’ ride are Ludacris and DJ Frank E. DJ Frank E produces the slick, slinky backdrop that supports this fuckin’ experience… You don’t have to read much into “Tonight (I’m Fuckin’ You)”.  Iglesias perceives she wants him, therefore, he wants him and her to move closer.  “Let’s remove the space between me and you / Now rock your body, oh-oh / Damn, I like the way you move.” Similarly, in the second verse, he flatters her and flirts, asserting, “You’re so damn pretty / If I had a type, then baby, it would be you.” Shocker, right? In the pre-chorus, he states that she’s the ‘only’ and he “don’t mean to be rude / But tonight, I’m fuckin’ you” 👉👌. Of course, Ludacris puts his two cents into this one-night-stand song in the third verse, referencing a Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz classic (“From the window to the wall, gotta give you my all”) and of course, focusing on her ASSets (“And I love the way you shake that ass / Turn around and let me see them pants”). All told, Enrique Iglesias, the hunk that he is, is “fuckin’ you tonight.” He means no disrespect, but, in the process, there’s no doubt his D will experience pleasure, right?

 

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3. Miley Cyrus, “Violet Chemistry”

Endless Summer Vacation // Smiley Miley, Inc. / Columbia // 2023 

Miley Cyrus, Endless Summer Vacation [📷: Smiley Miley, Inc. / Columbia]“When the floor is wet / And the lights come on, but you don’t wanna leave / And your phone is lost / But the car’s outside waitin’ out on the street.” Ooh-wee! “Violet Chemistry” appears on the back half of Endless Summer Vacation, the 2023 album by Grammy winner, Miley Cyrus. “Violet Chemistry” commences with hazy sounding synths at the onset, setting an enigmatic tone.  Soon enough, the beat kicks in, with Cyrus singing a rhythmic, ear-catching melody, with the above-mentioned lyrics. Even with clear stability, during the verses, this violet chemistry still leaves us with musical questions.  The harmonic scheme is starkly different from the chorus, expectedly, the most accessible section. With successive listens, more of the magic – more of the chemistry – shines in the verses. “Stay awhile, stay awhile with me,” Cyrus sings, continuing, “Stay awhile, don’t deny the violet chemistry.” Fo’ sho’. Throughout, the production (Mike WiLL Made-It, Jesse Shatkin, Maxx Morando, and Max Taylor-Sheppard) is slick – synths, beats, and vocal effects/production. The bridge marks another contrast, separating itself from the chorus and verses.  There’s a kickass beat switch, and a robust bass line, not to mention the unique tune and lyrics Cyrus serves up (“Fingers start to dance along the figures and the shapes / Mixing all the colors like we’re making a Monet”). The chemistry – love and sex – is legit on “Violet Chemistry”.

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4. Sam Smith, “Stay With Me” 

In the Lonely Hour // Capitol // 2014

Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour (Drowning Shadows Edition) [📷: Capitol]“I guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand / But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man…” One-night stands aren’t everybody’s style, but Academy Award and Grammy-winning nonbinary singer/songwriter Sam Smith wants more than one night on “Stay With Me.” In the second verse, admitting they’re emotional, they sing, “And deep down, I know this never works / But you can lay with me so it doesn’t hurt.” Again, Smith wants something more permanent than this hook-up, which they convey splendidly in the chorus: 

“Won’t you stay with me? 

‘Cause you’re all I need 

This ain’t love, it’s clear to see 

But darling, stay with me.”

“Stay With Me” was the crowning achievement of their 2014 debut album, In the Lonely Hour. “Stay with Me” won Grammys for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Solo Performance. Smith’s magnificent falsetto, supported by gospel backing vocals helps make “Stay with Me” truly awesome.  There’s controversy with the song, not because of any one-night stands or sexuality, but because of its similarities to the 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers classic, “I Won’t Back Down”.  Petty and co-writer Jeff Lynne now have writing credits on the Smith record. 

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5. Keri Hilson, “One Night Stand”

No Boys Allowed // Moseley Music / Interscope // 2010

Keri Hilson, No Boys Allowed [📷: Mosley Music / Interscope]“You should stay another night with me / A one-night stand is all I need, just you and me.” Ooh-la-la, Keri Hilson! “One Night Stand” was the sixth track from her sophomore album, No Boys Allowed. Hilson’s sophomore LP wasn’t a hit… “One Night Stand,” featuring Chris Brown (following his horrid Graffiti album), was released as the set’s third single.  It achieved success on the R&B charts but failed to chart on the pop charts.  Regardless, Hilson and Brown gave us another song about hooking up! “Tell me how you like it, baby,” Hilson sings in the first verse, continuing, “Do you want it fast or slow?” She adds, “Boy, I know you’re feelin’ lonely / So if you want it, boy, just come over, boy / And I promise you won’t ever wanna leave.” Word.  As for Brown, he sings, “And tell me how it feels (Yeah) after I take you on this ride.” A ride, huh 🤔 🫢? On brand, he tells her how he’s going to ‘do her’ and asserts, “Girl, I didn’t come to tease you, I just wanna please ya.” “One Night Stand” checks off all the sex song boxes. It was written by Charlie Bereal, Kevin McCall, and Brown. McCall, Charlie Bereal, and Lonny Bereal produced.  Looking back on this sleekly produced sex duet, did it deserve more notoriety?   If nothing else, it was one of the better, more memorable moments from No Boys Allowed not named “Pretty Girl Rock” (the album’s only pop hit).

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6. Miguel, “How Many Drinks” 

Kaleidoscope Dream // RCA // 2012

Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream [📷: RCA]“Frustration (watching you dance) / Hesitation (to get in them pants) / Come closer baby (so I can tough) / One question: Am I moving too fast?” Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel ‘brought the heat’ 🥵 on his 2012 album, Kaleidoscope Dream.  Among many elite moments from the album is the gem, “How Many Drinks.” Here, Miguel has a contemporary groove, intact with a production featuring an electric piano, a big bass line, and 808 thuds.  Add a soulful sample (“We’ve Only Just Begun” by O’Donel Levy), and you have a stupendous backdrop (Salaam Remi).

 

Miguel’s falsetto is wide, and his vocal nuances soar above the production.  The songwriting compels in this ditty about taking a girl back to the crib after getting her wasted (😬).  Miguel allows himself to sweat on the spoken bridge section: 

“No, no, no 

I ain’t judgin’ 

If you decide that you might be fuckin’ tonight, what? 

More power to you if you decide that you might be fuckin’ tonight 

Le-le-let me dig that out like a fossil 

Damn baby, that ass is colossal 

Pilates a mill did that body so good 

You’ve gotten a pair I wish I could…”  

No deep analysis is necessary. Notably, there’s a remix featuring Kendrick Lamar! 

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7. Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”

Carnival Ride // 19 Recordings Limited // 2007 

Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride [📷: 19 Recordings Limited]“Last night, I got served a little bit too much of that poison, baby / Last night, I did things I’m not proud of.” Uh-oh, Carrie Underwood, my dear, what did you do? “Last night, I met a guy on the dance floor / And I let him call me, ‘Baby.’” Oh my, Carrie 😳! Well, it could be worse, right? She admits in the chorus, shamefully, “And I don’t even know his last name.” “Last Name” is one of the best songs from the Grammy-winning country singer’s catalog.  It reached the top 20 on the pop charts and was certified platinum. Underwood penned “Last Name” with Hillary Lindsey and Luke LairdMark Bright produced the rockin’ country banger from Underwood’s 2007 sophomore album, Carnival Ride.  Underwood is commanding and feisty, as her choices grow significantly worse. “We left the club, right around three o’clock in the morning,” she asserts in the second verse, adding, “I had no clue what I was getting into / So, I’ll blame it on the Cuervo / Oh, where did my manners go?” Las Vegas gets into the mix, and somehow, Underwood, who had far too much tequila, ends up with a ring on her finger 🥴. So, there’s a shift from not even knowing his last name to “I don’t even know my last name.” What a great song!

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8. The Weeknd, “Wicked Games”  

Trilogy // XO&co., Inc. // 2012

The Weeknd, Trilogy [📷: Republic]“I left my girl back home / I don’t love her no more / And she’ll never fucking know that / These fucking eyes that I’m staring at.” Woo! So, the “Wicked Games” of which The Weeknd speaks begins with cheating.  Keep on truckin’ in the first verse alone and it is clear that the Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer/songwriter is paying for sex (“Let me see that ass / Look at all this cash / And I emptied out my cards too”) and using substances (“Now I’m fucking leaning on that”).  That is a jam-packed opening verse on this record that helped make The Weeknd a star.  Peaking at a modest no. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Wicked Games” wouldn’t come close to being the biggest hit of Tesfaye’s career, but the highlight from his  2011 mixtape, House of Balloons (re-released in the triple-disc compilation, Trilogy), is an important stepping stone in his career. His voice stands out on “Wicked Games.” At the time it picked up traction on radio, no one sounded like him.  His high tenor was ear-catching (it still is). Furthermore, his bluntness added another dimension, including profanity, as well as themes that paint him authentically as rough around the edges. “Bring the cups, baby, I could bring the drank / Bring your body, baby, I could bring you fame,” he sings in the pre-chorus, adding, “And that’s my motherfucking words too / Just let me motherfucking love you.” WOO! This is a #BIG MOOD! Also, adding to the allure was the lethargic pace – “Wicked Games” is the ultimate slow jam. It’s all parts seedy, sexy, sketchy, and unapologetic. Shout out the colorful, moody production work by The Weeknd, Martin “Doc” McKinney, and Carlo “Illangelo” Montagnese. 

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9. Jazmine Sullivan, “One Night Stand” 

Fearless // J // 2008

Jazmine Sullivan, Fearless [📷: J Records]“Usually, I’m the one that’s in control / I meet ‘em, freak ‘em, leave ‘em / Move on to the next man.” Those are the infamous last words of Jazmine Sullivan at the beginning of “One Night Stand.” “One Night Stand,” one of many gems from her 2008, platinum-certified debut album, Fearless, ends up NOT being about a one-night stand.  Yes, the R&B singer intended for things to last one night but, “When he looked in my eyes / I knew something was different.”  Ultimately, this man is a keeper beyond a night of pleasure.  In the bridge, Sullivan plans on making him make her pancakes in the morning.  That didn’t happen. Instead, “He pulled the switch, and / It was me making pancakes in the morning.” The chorus sums up her non-one-night stand perfectly (and tunefully):

“You are my kryptonite, you take my powers away

And if I spend the night you probably drive me insane(One night stand, one night stand, he was supposed to be a one night stand).”

Ooh-wee! The Fisticuffs produced this neo-soul gem.

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 10. Calvin Harris, “Blame” (Ft. John Newman)

Motion // Sony Music UK // 2014

Calvin Harris, Motion [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited]“Can’t be sleeping, keep on waking / Without the woman next to me.” So, where is she, John Newman? He continues: “Guilt is burning, inside I’m hurting / This ain’t a feeling I can keep.” So, Johnny boy, what did you do to drive her away? The answer is he cheated! He partook of a one-night stand with another woman 😳! Newman is the featured guest on “Blame,” a single and third track from Motion, the 2014 album by Scottish DJ/producer, Calvin Harris. Newman, Harris, and James Newman wrote this scandalous song. Harris produced it. So, where does this blame come into play?

“Blame it on the night

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me

So, blame it on the night

Don’t blame it on me, don’t blame it on me.” 

So, it’s the night’s fault? Hmm, why John, why? Asking for forgiveness for his infidelity despite deflecting the blame, Newman asserts, “Can’t you see it? I was manipulated / I had to let her through the door / Oh, I had no choice in this, I was the friend she missed / She needed me to talk.”  Oh, boy! In the bridge, he claims, “I’ll be better this time, I will.” Would you give John a second chance? The good news for him is that he’s innocent and the song remains a bop a decade later.

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11. Daft Punk, “Get Lucky” (Ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers)

Random Access Memories // Daft Life Limited / Columbia // 2013

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]“She’s up all night ‘til the sun / I’m up all night to get some.” Oh, snap 🫰! “She’s up all night for good fun / I’m up all night to get lucky.” 😈 Who doesn’t love a feel-good, sensual jam? That’s exactly what French duo Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter), assisted by Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, gave us with “Get Lucky”. Williams sings those horny, thirsty lyrics from the crowning achievement of the multiplatinum album, Random Access Memories. Random Access Memories won Grammys for Album of The Year and Best Dance/Electronica Album.  “Get Lucky” won two Grammys: Record Of The Year and Best Pop Duo / Group Performance.  Daft Punk’s first massive hit, “Get Lucky” peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been certified octuple platinum as of publication.

The ‘sex on the track’ catches the ears. Pharrell excels at the role of a guy looking to get laid – NSA, baby!  “What is this I’m feeling?” he asks in the second verse, continuing, “If you wanna leave, I’m with it, uh-huh.” The with-it-ness is ‘doing it’ in case you need clarification. They’re dancing, partying, and living it up, so why not throw in some sex? Daft Punk joins the action too, vocoder intact, repeating, “We’re up all night to get lucky.” YEAH! As fun as the sex angle is on “Get Lucky,” the musicianship supersedes. Daft Punk, Williams, and Rodgers composed this enduring bop. Daft Punk and Rodgers produced. Williams sounds fabulous in handling lead vocals. Rodgers shines on the guitar.  Daft Punk, as well as the supporting cast of instrumentalists, put in serious work. Sure, a one-night stand/casual sex isn’t a refined musical theme, but, the sheer musical magnificence of “Get Lucky” is refined, and undeniable. 

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12. J. Cole, “Work Out”  

Cole World: The Sideline Story // Cole World / Interscope // 2011

J. Cole, Cole World: The Sideline Story [📷: Cole World / Interscope]Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole once asserted, “I wanna see you (work out for me, work out for me).” It’s giving crunches, pull-ups, weights, and more! The rapper embraces a fitness mindset on “Work Out,” a hit single from his 2011 debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. Okay, okay, I’m lying through my teeth.  This double platinum, Billboard Hot 100 hit avoids traditional exercise, though seems to embrace natural exercise. A prime example: “Now girl, won’t you drop that thing down to the floor?” It’s giving 🍑! And there’s more: “Man, that thing in them jeans too fat for her.” Woo! Notably, this oft-criticized Cole song samples four songs, including “The New Workout Plan” by Kanye West, and “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul.  Focusing on the latter, at the end of “Work Out,” Cole sings, “Straight up, now tell me / Do you really wanna love me forever? (Oh, oh, oh) / Or is it just a hit-and-run?” Safe to say, the rapper is more concerned about sweating it out in the bedroom than sweating it out at the gym.  The chorus captures Cole’s thoughts perfectly:

“Ayy, we’ve got a good thing

Don’t know if I’ma see you again

But is that a good thing?

‘Cause girl, I can’t be your man, no ma’am

I know what’s on your brain

You probably hoped it never would end

Like, “Is it the real thing

Or is it just a one-night stand?”

Well then.”

IT’S A ONE-NIGHT STAND.

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13. Michael Ray, “One That Got Away”

Amos // Warner Music Nashville LLC // 2018 

Michael Ray, Amos [📷: Warner Music Nashville]“She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away,” the handsome 😍, inked-up, and most of all, talented Michael Ray sings on “One That Got Away”Backed by fun, energetic production, Ray sings confidently and enthusiastically about a ‘one-of-a-kind girl.’ According to him, she’s a mix of good (“Take me to church, show me the light”) and bad (“She’s got a mouth full of innuendo” and “Those hungry eyes can’t eat the night”). Even though he likes her, he knows she’s way too wild (“She’s too ‘Wild Horses’ to be all mine”), yet he’s excited for a thrilling ‘one night only show,’ evidenced by the chorus.

“She might only be mine tonight 

But that’s alright, that’s okay 

She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away.”  

In addition to being “one hell of a one that got away,” “One That Got Away” is “one hell of a song” overall. It is a highlight from his 2018 album, Amos. Ray delivers fun and energy with solid vocals on this one-night stand winner.   

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14. Teddy Pendergrass, “Come Go with Me”

Teddy // Sony Music Entertainment // 1979

Teddy Pendergrass, Teddy [📷: Sony]“Come on and go with me / Come on over to my place.” Ooh-la-la 🤭! “Come Go With Me” commences Teddy, the third studio album by the late, great Teddy Pendergrass (1950 – 2010).  Teddy earned the gifted Philly soul singer (and sex symbol) his third consecutive platinum album.  While “Come Go With Me” failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at no. 14 on the R&B charts in October 1979. It is the second-biggest song from Teddy; “Turn off the Lights” takes top honors.  Even as a ‘bridesmaid’ and not the bride on Teddy, “Come Go With Me” is thrilling. The opener was written and produced by the dynamic, iconic tandem of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.  Pendergrass excelled with their songs, PERIOD.

As always, Teddy Pendergrass sounds epic singing “Come Go with Me.” His baritone was one of a kind – among the greatest and most soulful voices ever.  The musical accompaniment is equally alluring.  The lush, sophisticated sounds of 70s soul, specifically Philly soul, are perfectly captured here. As always, Gamble and Huff ‘put their foot’ into it. Besides sensational vocals, tuneful melodies, and an elite backdrop, it is the theme and lyrics that make “Come Go with Me” a classic. “I don’t feel like bein’ lonely tonight / You see, I want, I want some company,” Pendergrass sings in the first verse, adding “And you won’t be under any kind of pressure / You see, we’ll just let, we’ll just let the evenin’ flow.” Call it what it is – NSA, no strings attached!  In the second verse, it’s suggestive without screaming ‘it’s going down’ per se (“Let’s sit by a cozy fire / And we can be in each other’s company”). No worries, though, the third verse encourages the rendezvous:

“My car’s right outside

We can leave right now

That’s if you’re ready to go

I know you’re just meeting me

You see, I’d understand it

I’d understand it if you said no

But don’t you do it, baby.”

We all know what Gamble, Huff, and Teddy had in mind.  A one-night stand is never explicitly mentioned, but, going over to a stranger’s house where ‘romance’ is on the mind… We’ll leave it there. “Come Go With Me” deserves as much praise as any other Teddy Pendergrass song. It’s marvelous!

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15. The Shirelles, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”

Tonight’s the Night // Gusto // 1961 

The Shirelles, Tonight's The Night [📷: Gusto]“So, tell me now, and I won’t ask again / Will you still love me tomorrow?” Historic. New Jersey quartet The Shirelles, comprised of Doris Coley (Doris Kenner-Jackson), Beverly Lee, Shirley Owens (Shirley Alston), and Addie Harris, made history as the first black, all-girl group to reach no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” (sometimes seen as “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”) ended up spending two weeks in the penthouse.  It was composed by then iconic husband-wife songwriting duo Carole King and Gerry Goffin. “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” is an early pop/soul classic that pushed the envelope as the song explores whether a relationship will develop out of a romantic encounter.  In other words, will he commit to her beyond a one-night stand?

“Tonight, the light of love is in your eyes / But will you love me tomorrow?” Lead singer Shirley Owens asks. In the second verse, there are similar concerns and questions regarding the permanence of this encounter. “Is this a lasting treasure / Or just a moment’s pleasure?” she sings, continuing, “Can I believe the magic of your sighs? / Will you still love me tomorrow?”  The sexual innuendo continues to be ripe throughout, including the bridge where “Tonight with words unspoken / You say that I’m the only one / But will my heart be broken / When the night (when the night) / Meets the morning (Meets the morning) sun?” Owens, the group’s lead singer, didn’t like the song initially, but not because of the ‘controversial’ theme (a one-night stand) for the time. She described it as sounding “too country and western.” She got onboard thanks to producer Luther Dixon, an added string arrangement by the songwriters, and a tempo increase.  The string arrangement, specifically, is distinct – ear-catching, and quite impressive. “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” is an inescapable, often-covered pop/soul classic that speaks for itself. 

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15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited, Aftermath, Capitol, Cole World, Columbia, Daft Life Limited, Gusto, Interscope, J, Moseley Music, RCA, Smiley Miley, Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music UK, UMG Recordings, Inc., Warner Music Nashville LLC, XO&co., Inc.; Mikhail Nilov from Pexels]

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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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