Wilson joined Motown Records in 1965, working with Brenda Holloway. He went on to write and produce hit records for Brenda Holloway, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Eddie Kendricks, and more. Wilson also tried his hand at being a recording artist himself, recording the single “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" for release on the Motown subsidiary label 'Soul.' Supposedly 250 demo 45s were pressed, but by that time Frank Wilson decided he would rather focus on producing and had the demos trashed. Somehow at least two known copies survived, one of which fetched £15,000 (aprox. $28,000.00). Legendary Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanly tracked down the single and a was able to secure a copy. He 'covered' the track as 'Do I love you' by Eddie Foster and it became the most loved and requested song on the scene. At the final 'all nighter' at Wigan Casino, Winstanly broke with tradition by making it the final song to be played there. Because of the scarcity of the original single and the high quality of the music, it has been championed as one of the rarest and most valuable records in history (along with other "impossible to find" records by such acts as Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and the Five Sharps).
Wilson left Motown in 1976 and became a born-again Christian. He became a minister, traveling and writing books with his wife Bunny Wilson, and was also involved in the production of gospel music as well. He died on 27th September 2012 aged 67.
My Sugar Baby
Frank Wilson Lyrics
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Can ever break the tie that binds me
To you baby
You're sunshine when dark clouds surround me
Now when I need you you're always there
To satisfy my needs to show me that you care
My sugar baby
I love you
My sugar baby
Nothing anyone can say
Could ever make me doubt you
I go from day to day
And I learn something new about you
My heart aches are in the past
The problems we have we'll solve ourselves
And I love you
My sugar baby
I love you
My sugar baby
I love you
More and more i love you
I love you, oh oh oh
Nothing anyone can do
Could ever make me leave you
I can't put into words
All the things I do to please you
The price of keeping you I'd gladly pay
Cause you keep me living from day to day
And I love you
My sugar baby
I love you
My sugar baby
I can't live without your sweet loving
I need it every every day
You set my soul on fire
All of your lovin' is my one desire
I love you I love you love you
Sugar baby I need you need you need you
Sugar baby I want you want you want you
Sugar baby I need you need you need you
Sugar baby
The price of keeping you I'd gladly pay
Cause you keep me living from day to day
And I love you
My sugar baby
I love you
My sugar baby
And I love you
My sugar baby
In Frank Wilson's song "My Sugar Baby," the lyrics express a deep and unwavering love for someone who brings light and happiness into the singer's life. The opening lines, "Nothing in the world can ever break the tie that binds me to you, baby" convey a sense of enduring connection and an unbreakable bond. The singer sees their partner as a source of sunshine and comfort, especially during difficult times when dark clouds surround them. The lyrics reflect the gratitude and appreciation for this person who is always there to satisfy their needs and show care.
The chorus repeats the proclamation of love, with the repeated line "I love you, my sugar baby" emphasizing the depth of the singer's affection. The song highlights the faith and trust the singer has in their partner, stating that nothing anyone says can make them doubt their love or the strong foundation of their relationship. Each day brings new discoveries and appreciation for the partner, and the singer acknowledges that any past heartaches can be overcome together.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of sacrifice, with the singer expressing willingness to pay any price to keep their partner and maintain their love. The final verses reiterate the singer's dependency on their partner's love and emphasize that it is an essential part of their existence. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the deep emotional connection between the singer and their "sugar baby."
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing in the world
There is nothing in the entire world
Can ever break the tie that binds me
That can break the strong connection that holds me
To you baby
To you, my beloved
You're sunshine when dark clouds surround me
You bring positivity and happiness when I am surrounded by negativity
Now when I need you you're always there
Whenever I need you, you are constantly present
To satisfy my needs to show me that you care
To fulfill my desires and demonstrate your affection
And I love you
I deeply and sincerely love you
My sugar baby
My sweet and cherished partner
Nothing anyone can say
No matter what anyone says
Could ever make me doubt you
Can make me doubt your sincerity or faithfulness
I go from day to day
I live my life from one day to the next
And I learn something new about you
And I consistently discover new things about you
My heart aches are in the past
The pains and sorrows of my heart are behind me
The problems we have we'll solve ourselves
We will resolve the issues we face on our own
I love you
I deeply love you
More and more i love you
I love you increasingly
I love you, oh oh oh
I love you wholeheartedly
Nothing anyone can do
No matter what anyone does
Could ever make me leave you
Can make me abandon you
I can't put into words
I cannot express in words
All the things I do to please you
Everything I do to bring you happiness
The price of keeping you I'd gladly pay
I am willingly ready to pay the cost of maintaining our relationship
Cause you keep me living from day to day
Because you are the reason I continue to live and thrive every day
I can't live without your sweet loving
I cannot live without your affectionate love
I need it every every day
I require it every single day
You set my soul on fire
You ignite a passionate fire within my soul
All of your lovin' is my one desire
All I yearn for is your love
I love you I love you love you
I love you, I deeply love you
Sugar baby I need you need you need you
My darling, I need you, I long for you
Sugar baby I want you want you want you
My sweetheart, I want you, I desire you
Sugar baby I need you need you need you
My beloved, I need you, I crave for you
Sugar baby
My dear and precious partner
The price of keeping you I'd gladly pay
I am willingly ready to pay the cost of maintaining our relationship
Cause you keep me living from day to day
Because you are the reason I continue to live and thrive every day
And I love you
I deeply and sincerely love you
My sugar baby
My sweet and cherished partner
And I love you
I deeply and sincerely love you
My sugar baby
My sweet and cherished partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK EDWARD WILSON
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Wasn't this one of those Simon soussain rip off's where he got singers in to do vocals over instumentals like Dance of love and you're the fire? Or was it really a Joker single? I thought the original came out on A Cellarfull of Soul Vol 1.