"Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" is a song by Tony Macaulay made famous by American singer Donna Summer, appearing on her album I Remember Yesterday (1977). Summer's version of the song is an R&B ballad, and was released as a single in certain countries in 1977.[1] However, the disco B-side, "I Feel Love" caused such a stir that it was changed to the A-side – it became a landmark song in electronic dance music. "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" rose to #20 on the R&B chart, the first time one of Summer's singles had done so since "Love to Love You Baby" (1975).
| "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" | ||||
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| Single by Donna Summer | ||||
| from the album I Remember Yesterday | ||||
| B-side | "I Feel Love" | |||
| Released | May 1, 1977 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Casablanca (U.S.) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tony Macaulay | |||
| Producer(s) | Giorgio Moroder Pete Bellotte | |||
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Record World said that "Summer demonstrates an impressive versatility with this slow, melodic ballad, sans erotic sound effects, that showcases a good, soulful singing voice."[2]
Also in 1977, American soul singer Bill Brandon recorded a version of the song for his self-titled album, released on Prelude Records. The next year, British singer Linda Lewis recorded the song for release as a 45 rpm single.
Weekly charts
edit| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 20 |
References
edit- ^ Tim Neely; Martin Popoff (28 July 2009). Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records. Krause Publications. pp. 656–. ISBN 978-0-89689-958-2. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. May 21, 1977. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Donna Summer Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
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