The group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers (trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent), with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb. Signing to RCA Records, they released their first album, The Beginning in 1980, with a host of studio musicians. In 1982, they moved to SOLAR Records, and releasing a second album, Victory now with a real band behind them (guitarist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, drummer Bobby Lovelace, multi-instrumentalist Bill Simmons and keyboard player Bo Watson).
Due to the Calloways' production skills, it didn't take long for Midnight Star to connect with black listeners, hitting the R&B charts with early singles like "Hot Spot" and "I've Been Watching You." Their fourth album, No Parking on the Dance Floor released in 1983, took them to the top of the charts with the first single, "Freak-A-Zoid," which went to number two, on the R&B charts and propelled the album to platinum status. Their next album, Planetary Invasion was almost as big, going platinum again and making the pop Top 20 and the number one spot on the R&B charts with its first single, "Operator."
In 1986, they came out with their sixth album, Headlines, which was their third album to sell at least gold. It was not to be their last, as the Calloways departed in 1988. The group retooled, now down to seven members they produced and recorded their self-titled Midnight Star album. The single "Don't Rock the Boat" featured a rap by Ecstasy from the group Whodini. It would reach number 3 on the R&B charts. The album would also be certified gold.
In 1990 the band recorded Work It Out, their last album for Solar Records with internal problems between the distributor and record label the project was doomed. One of the standout tracks was called "Money Can't Buy You Love" a Belinda Lipscomb composition.
After 13 years of recording, touring, dealing with band issues, and label politics the group took a
long over due hiatus. They remained active in the business doing individual projects with Melvin Gentry and Bo Watson creating the production team "Bo & McArthur" writing, recording, and producing hits for Shanice Wilson and Toni Braxton. Bo also served as Music Director for Babyface on MTV Unplugged concert series and CD recording that featured Stevie Wonder and Eric Clapton.
Belinda Lipscomb found success singing on Emmy nominated TV and Radio commerials. She also landed lead roles in several musicals and gospel plays. Bassist Kenneth Gant became a record producer and executive for an LA based label. Bobby Lovelace and Bill Simmons worked on many music and media related projects. Jeff Cooper decided to retire from performing and create a music publication dedicated to educating young music hopefuls about the pros and cons of the music industry.
After a few years, the members began calling each other to see how they were doing. It became obvious during those conversations that the performing bug had hit them. It was time to give themselves and fans what they all were missing, a Midnight Star Reunion. The band quickly reformed and were back out on the concert circuit. In 1999 Capitol Records/Right Stuff released Midnight Star "Anniversary Collection" this CD covered many of their past hits. It also gave the band the opportunity to contribute a brand new "Slow Jam Live" and Freak-A-Zoid track for the CD.
In 2002 the band released their first album in over 12 years, entitled "15th Avenue. Today the band continues to perform for audiences all over the world. You can catch up with the band on their website.
www.midnightstarband.com
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Wet My Whistle
Midnight Star Lyrics
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Wet my whistle
Wet my whistle
Just like sweet wine, baby
Your love's intoxicatin'
Why'd I have to waste it
It was much too good to waste it
So, baby, let me love you
I'll place no one above you
‘Cause I'm hooked baby, on your love
Just because
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle
First I was only playin'
Now look where love is layin'
So softly on my pillow (little girl)
I'll never ever let you go (No, no, no)
Love was never on my mind
I thought I'd better take my time
But girl, you drive me crazy
You're such a real fine lady (you're so fine)
And I'm hooked, baby, on your love
Yes, I'm hooked, baby, I just can't get enough
Said I'm hooked, baby, on your love
Just because
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle (yeah, yeah)
Just a little bit (oh), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (just a little bit)
Just a little bit (Of your love), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (whoa, whoa)
Just a little bit (baby), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (whoa, oh, whoa)
Just a little bit (oh, baby), just a little bit (oh, baby)
A little bit, baby
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
I just had to wet my whistle
Oh, when I kissed your lips, baby, you knew how to drive me crazy
Wet my whistle (Oh)
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle
I just had to wet my whistle
The song "Wet My Whistle" by Midnight Star is an upbeat love song about the singer's intense attraction to someone. The title, "Wet My Whistle," is a metaphor for quenching one's thirst, and in this case, the thirst is for love. The singer compares their love to sweet wine, which is intoxicating and impossible to resist. The lyrics suggest that the singer did not intend to fall in love but was unable to resist the other person's charms.
The chorus "I just had to wet my whistle" indicates that the singer cannot get enough of their lover and must continue to quench their desire for them. The repeated phrase "just a little bit, baby" seems to indicate that the singer is attempting to restrain themselves, but they cannot help but give in to their desire for their lover. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and passion as the singer sings about how hooked they are on their lover's love.
Overall, "Wet My Whistle" is a catchy and upbeat love song about the intense attraction between two people. The lyrics are straightforward but convey a sense of urgency and passion that will resonate with anyone who has ever fallen in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wet my whistle
The singer wants to have a drink to quench his thirst
Wet my whistle
The singer wants to have a drink to quench his thirst
Wet my whistle
The singer wants to have a drink to quench his thirst
Just like sweet wine, baby
The love the singer is experiencing is as intoxicating as sweet wine
Your love's intoxicatin'
The singer finds the love he is experiencing to be intoxicating
Why'd I have to waste it
The singer regrets not fully embracing this love earlier
It was much too good to waste it
The love is too good to pass up or not take advantage of
So, baby, let me love you
The singer is asking the person they love to let them fully give their all in the relationship
I'll place no one above you
The lover is placing their loved one above everyone else
‘Cause I'm hooked baby, on your love
The singer is addicted to the love they are experiencing
Just because
The reason for being addicted to the love is not clear
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
The singer is indicating that they needed to keep kissing the person they love
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Just a little bit of affection, love, or physical touch was so great that the singer needed more
First I was only playin'
At first, the singer was not taking the relationship seriously
Now look where love is layin'
Now the singer is experiencing deep love and affection
So softly on my pillow (little girl)
The love is so gentle and tender that it feels like it’s laying softly on the singer's pillow
I'll never ever let you go (No, no, no)
The singer is never going to let go of the person they love
Love was never on my mind
Initially, the singer had no desire for love or a relationship
I thought I'd better take my time
The singer thought that they should take things slow in this relationship
But girl, you drive me crazy
The person they love makes them crazy in love
You're such a real fine lady (you're so fine)
The person they love is beautiful both inside and out
Yes, I'm hooked, baby, I just can't get enough
The singer is completely addicted to the love they are experiencing and always wants more
Said I'm hooked, baby, on your love
The singer is saying that they are completely addicted to the love of their life
Just a little bit (Of your love), just a little bit (baby)
The singer is expressing that they only need a little bit of their loved one's love to be completely satisfied
I just had to wet my whistle
The singer needed more affection, love, or physical touch
Oh, when I kissed your lips, baby, you knew how to drive me crazy
The singer is expressing that the person they love is very skilled at driving them wild
Wet my whistle (Oh)
The singer needs more to satisfy their thirst for love and affection
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
A small amount of affection, love, or physical touch was so great that the singer needed more
Wet my whistle
The singer still needs more to quench their thirst for love and affection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGGIE CALLOWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Wet my whistle
Wet my whistle
Wet my whistle
Just like sweet wine, baby
Your love's intoxicatin'
Why'd I have to waste it
It was much too good to waste it
So, baby, let me love you
I'll place no one above you
‘Cause I'm hooked baby, on your love
Just because
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle
First I was only playin'
Now look where love is layin'
So softly on my pillow (little girl)
I'll never ever let you go (No, no, no)
Love was never on my mind
I thought I'd better take my time
But girl, you drive me crazy
You're such a real fine lady (you're so fine)
And I'm hooked, baby, on your love
Yes, I'm hooked, baby, I just can't get enough
Said I'm hooked, baby, on your love
Just because
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle (yeah, yeah)
Just a little bit (oh), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (just a little bit)
Just a little bit (Of your love), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (whoa, whoa)
Just a little bit (baby), just a little bit (baby)
A little bit, baby (whoa, oh, whoa)
Just a little bit (oh, baby), just a little bit (oh, baby)
A little bit, baby
I just had to wet my whistle
When I kissed your lips, girl, I couldn't get enough
I had to wet my whistle
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
I just had to wet my whistle
Oh, when I kissed your lips, baby, you knew how to drive me crazy
Wet my whistle (Oh)
Just a little bit, baby, was much too much
Wet my whistle
I just had to wet my whistle
@Mach1club
MAN, I MISS THIS TYPE MUSIC! Today's music SUCKS!! Thank goodness for Youtube!!
@belindacarter1285
I just play all the oldies like they are the newbies
@claraht.6999
Mach1club set those words in stone 👋🏽
@mikespence8956
THIS! IS! CALLED! THE! FUNK! SOUL! JAZZ!MUSIC! (CLASS)!!! NOW! YOU! KNOW! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!
@akwezi
hard to believe that this is over 35 years, today's music has nothing on this!
@bobbyanderson8647
U said it all. Thank u
@cynthiatuscano9745
I remember playing this in high school. This what you really call dancing music
@MikeCasa78
It was a real treat to get all dressed up and hit the clubs/disco's..these were the best times of our lives!! Today ain't bad either😀..
@Julie-ji3nj
Michael Casagrande 💕
@lionelyoung5710
Yes my friend I agree 80s is the best and the best of local/Cub music, today's music is totally crap, 💯😜💥👌