Staton sang with the Jewell Gospel Trio and as teenagers, they toured the traditional gospel circuit in the 1950s with The Soul Stirrers, C. L. Franklin, and Mahalia Jackson. They recorded several sides for Nashbro, Apollo[disambiguation needed ], and Savoy Records between 1953 and 1963, before launching a solo career in 1968.
She had 16 R&B hits for Fame Studios and received Grammy nominations for cover versions of country standards. In 1975 she started working with disco producer Dave Crawford and had hits "Young Hearts Run Free" and "Victim". Also, The Mighty Majors ("You Can Never Go Back") was her backup band once on the road.
In 1982 she returned to gospel forming Beracah Ministries with her husband John Sussewell. In 1991 she had a top 10 UK hit as The Source featuring Candi Staton with dance track "You Got The Love".
In 2004 when Sex and the City ended its successful six-year run, the last song played on that show was "You Got the Love" with Sarah Jessica Parker walking down New York City streets and talking about the endless relationship with herself.
I'd Rather Be an Old Man's Sweetheart (Than a Young Man's Fool
CANDI STATON Lyrics
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To love a man twice my age
But I know from experience, girls
Sometime it pays
The man I've got
The fire's almost gone
He can't heat up nobody's house
I'd rather be an old man's sweetheart
Than to be a young man's fool
Oh, yeah
To love you once a month
Is all an old man desires
You can love a young man
Seven days a week
And still he's not satisfied
And old man would be so grateful
You could just sit and talk
But a young man is somewhere
Doing the camel walk
I'd rather be an old man's sweetheart
Than to be a young man's fool
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Most girls prefer a young man
'Cause a young man is strong
But I'd rather put up with this old man
Than have a young man doing me wrong
And old man would be so grateful
You could just let him sit and talk
But a young man is somewhere busy
Doing the camel walk
I'd rather be an old man's sweetheart
Than to be a young man's fool
Don't wanna be your fool, no
Don't wanna be your fool
Ain't gonna be your fool
Don't wanna be no fool
Young man just ain't gonna do that
No, no, don't wanna be no fool
Ain't gonna be no fool
Ain't gonna be no fool, no, no, no
Ain't gonna be no fool, no
In Candi Staton's song I'd Rather Be an Old Man's Sweetheart, the lyrics tell the story of a young woman who loves an older man, despite what people may think of their age difference. She explains that she prefers the company and love of an older man, as they are more grateful for her attention and time, in contrast to a young man who may be more focused on physical satisfaction. She also touches on the idea that younger men may be more prone to cheating or not being satisfied with what they have, whereas an older man is simply grateful for companionship.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on societal opinions about age differences in relationships, and also as a message to women to value themselves and not settle for less than they deserve. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of empowerment for the singer, as she chooses what makes her happy despite potential criticism from others.
Line by Line Meaning
You may think I'm silly
You might find it amusing that I'm in love with a man twice my age
To love a man twice my age
Being in love with a man of much older age
But I know from experience, girls
I have experienced enough to know what I am doing
Sometime it pays
Sometimes it is beneficial
The man I've got
The man I am in a relationship with
The fire's almost gone
He doesn't have much energy left
He can't heat up nobody's house
He cannot provide more than just himself
He's got just enough to keep me warm
He can provide just enough for me to be satisfied
I'd rather be an old man's sweetheart
I'd rather be in a romantic relationship with an older man
Than to be a young man's fool
Rather than being taken advantage of by a younger man
To love you once a month
An older man doesn't require love as frequently
Is all an old man desires
An older man can be satisfied with very little
You can love a young man
A younger man demands attention and affection more frequently
Seven days a week
Every day
And still he's not satisfied
But he will not be content
And old man would be so grateful
An older man would appreciate simple moments of affection
You could just sit and talk
Just talking would be enough for an older man
But a young man is somewhere
In contrast, a young man is preoccupied elsewhere
Doing the camel walk
Engaging in frivolous or self-centered activities
Most girls prefer a young man
Younger men are more attractive to most women
'Cause a young man is strong
Younger men have more vigor and energy
But I'd rather put up with this old man
But I'd rather endure being with an older man
Than have a young man doing me wrong
Than being betrayed by a younger man
Don't wanna be your fool, no
I don't want to be taken advantage of
Young man just ain't gonna do that
A younger man is more likely to take advantage
Ain't gonna be no fool
I am not going to be foolish
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE GEORGE CARTER, GEORGE HENRY JACKSON, RAYMOND MOORE
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