Please, don't make me wait too long...

**manipulator** · June 3rd, 2004, 06:11 PM

Please help me identify this song.

Baby, please, don't make me wait too long, 'cause without you i can't be strong, you're number one for me, and I need you so desperately....

female vocalist, orchestrated song, long bridge.

Thank you.

**NickNack** · June 3rd, 2004, 06:33 PM

I was thinking Roberta Flack, "Don't Make Me Wait Too Long", but the lyrics don't match. Sorry. :(

**markydefad** · June 3rd, 2004, 07:24 PM

Geez, this sounds soooo familiar. I know I know it...but the title eludes me. :oops:

it's that "you're number one for me and I need you so desperately" that's gonna bug me all night!!!!! :evil:

The title is not in those lyrics, I don't think--but it's like the next phrase it seems...but what's the next phrase????!!!!!!!!!

**markydefad** · June 3rd, 2004, 07:51 PM

OK, this bugged me for a half hour...it's just come to me...

"Girl, Don't Make Me Wait" by Pattie Brooks. :D :D :D

Whew!!!!! I feel better now.

**manipulator** · June 3rd, 2004, 08:09 PM

Boy you promised me, that one day you'll be,the love I can ....Every time I ask, are you ready for love, yuou tell me that you need more time,

Baby Please, don't make me wait too long, 'cause without you I can't go on, , you're number one for me, and I need you so desperately

As days go by, and I find that my, love for you is getting stronger, But the only thing you say to me, ishold on a little bit longer,

Baby, please...

no more, please don't make me wait, this lonliness, I can't take, ......

Baby, please...

la la la la.....
Baby, please...

The music between phrases is phenomeinal. It is orchestrated with some string sections. I think it is the best disco song ever.

**markydefad** · June 3rd, 2004, 08:29 PM

Uh, it's produced and orchestrated by Simon Soussan, who also did Arpeggio, Jessica Williams, French Kiss, early Shalamar. Very Spanish guitar/flamenco-ish arrangement.

As I mentioned earlier it's by Pattie Brooks from 1977

4. Girl Don't Make Me Wait [Extended Dance Mix] performed by Pattie Brooks - 10:52

The year before her "After Dark" was released.

**manipulator** · June 3rd, 2004, 08:44 PM

Markydefad, consider yourself a disco genius. I have searched many disoco sites and lists, and this song has never come up or been identified. Thanks a million!

**markydefad** · June 3rd, 2004, 08:56 PM

Thanks, Manipulator. I'm no disco genius, believe me. But I do like this song and listen to it occasionally on my way to work.

**manipulator** · June 3rd, 2004, 10:53 PM

Do you know if it is available on CD?

**Bernie** · June 4th, 2004, 08:17 AM

Patti Brooks - Love Shook (Vinyl LP)

**markydefad** · June 4th, 2004, 12:02 PM

It's on the Billboard Top Dance Hits-1977 CD (full length version 10:52); I still see these at Amoeba Records here in LA.

Some cuts are edits--but this cut is in it's full-length glory.

By the way, the song was written by Leon Huff of Gamble/Huff fame. Bunny Sigler recorded this first; later Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods & Timebox did it.

Hence, the "Girl" in the title (since males sang it originally)..which Pattie doesn't sing and makes it hard to figure the title out...she says "Baby, please"...