Brenda's greatest success came in 1988 with the release of her third album, "Get Here". It featured the hit singles "Get Here" and "Piano In The Dark". At the 31st Grammy Awards, Brenda was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female for "Get Here". "Piano In The Dark" was nominated for Song of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (there was a duet? -- duet vocal was by Joe Esposito of Brooklyn Dreams). "Get Here" was later a huge hit covered by Oleta Adams.
Nearly all of her songs were written by herself. Some of her compositions are also performed by others like Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Patrice Rushen, Patti Austin, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Justin Guarini, and very successfully by the aforementioned Luther Vandross and Oleta Adams.
Russell is also a chief songwriter and lyricist for the hit Broadway musical "The Color Purple". In 2005 she saw a Broadway musical version of Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, the show's score is written by Russell and lyricists-composers Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Russell and her co-writers were nominated for a Tony Award (for Best Score) and a Grammy Award (in the Best Musical Show Album category).
A Little Bit Of Love
Brenda Russell Lyrics
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But what you're thinking of
Should maybe start today, start today
Start today, start today
You know it's not too late
No, it's not too late, no it's not too late
Well, it's not too late, no it's not too late
Well, I met a man today
Who cannot change his life
You know the caption of his ways
He blames all for his plight
Well, he just perceives them all
Giving life to flaws and he cannot hear his song
The melody of course start today, start today, start today
You know it's not too late
No, it's not too late, no it's not too late
Well it's not too late, no it's not too late
No, it's not too late
Everybody sing my little song now
Everybody sing my little song now
Everybody sing along with me
A little bit of love can go a long long way
But what you're thinking of
Better start today, start today start today
Oh yeah, start today, you know it's not too late
It's not too late, I said it's not too late
No, it's not too late
Not too late, not too late, it's not too late
Little bit of love goes a long long way
Never too late, never too late, never too late
Little bit of love
It's not too late, it's not too late
It's not too late, it's not too late
The song "A Little Bit of Love" by Brenda Russell is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest gestures of love can make a significant impact on someone's life. The opening line of the song "A little bit of love can go a long long way" is simple yet powerful. The song encourages the listener to take action and extend a little bit of love to someone who needs it, without delay. The lines "what you're thinking of, should maybe start today" implies that the listener has been contemplating reaching out to someone, but hasn't taken the initiative yet.
The second half of the song tells a story of a man who is stuck in his own misery, blaming others for his problems. The artist emphasizes that he "cannot change his life", instead choosing to dwell on his flaws and the flaws of those around him. The artist urges him to start hearing his own melody and to make the choice to change today. The repeated phrase "start today, start today" is a call to action, imploring the listener to take the plunge even if it seems difficult.
The song as a whole emphasizes that it's never too late to start showing love, kindness, and empathy to others, and that small acts of love can bring significant change in someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bit of love can go a long long way
Even a small amount of love can have a big impact.
But what you're thinking of
Your intentions and thoughts are important.
Should maybe start today, start today
Don't procrastinate, take action now.
You know it's not too late
It's not too late to make a change.
Well, I met a man today
The artist met someone who seems to be stuck in their ways.
Who cannot change his life
This person feels helpless and unable to improve their situation.
You know the caption of his ways
He is stuck in a pattern of behavior that he can't break free from.
He blames all for his plight
He puts the blame for his problems on others rather than taking responsibility for his own actions.
Well, he just perceives them all
He sees flaws in everyone else except himself.
Giving life to flaws and he cannot hear his song
He is so focused on the negatives that he can't appreciate the good things in his life.
The melody of course start today, start today, start today
The singer encourages this person to take action and start making changes now.
Everybody sing my little song now
The artist invites everyone to participate and spread the message of love.
A little bit of love can go a long long way
The power of love is reiterated, it doesn't take much to make a difference.
Better start today, start today start today
Take action now.
Oh yeah, start today, you know it's not too late
There's no time like the present, it's never too late to start making positive changes.
Not too late, not too late, it's not too late
The repeated lyrics emphasize that it's not too late to make a change.
Never too late, never too late, never too late
It's never too late to start taking action.
Little bit of love
Love is the key to making a difference.
It's not too late, it's not too late
One final reminder that it's not too late to start making changes.
It's not too late, it's not too late
The song ends with a positive message of hope and possibility.
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hous2tim964
Hip Hop : Nothing is lost, everything is transformed. Thanks to hip hop we discover pearls.
@morreddie717
Facts
@BrandMath-ns5yc
Yep found amazing music through Kanye, Madlib, Alchemist, Metro Boomin, MF Doom etc
@blc28x
@@BrandMath-ns5ycif you like MF Doom plz listen to Poptart Pete too!! Out of Philly!
@blc28x
Thankfully my mom showed me all the best tunes in the world before she went to heaven. Ty mom. Start today.
@CaapriceTube1
One of the most sampled in Hip Hop.
Such a classic.
An honorary Canadian aswell <3
@LOla-ig1kv
Wow didn't know! Thanks for that insight! 🎉
@LOla-ig1kv
Thank You so very much!
This Album meant the world to me and my susters and brother.❤
@antoinecampbell4986
I don’t wanna be playa no more.
I’m not a playa I just crush a lot.
@keithhicks3262
marvelous, it's a shame brenda , patrice, real artists dont get the due they deserve