Vocalist Sharon Redd had an… Read Full Bio ↴Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 - May 1, 1992)
Vocalist Sharon Redd had an extensive entertainment pedigree. Her father worked at King Records, her stepfather played in Benny Goodman's band, her brother was a writer/producer for Kool & the Gang and BMP, and her sister (Pennye Ford) is also a professional singer.
Sharon took classical voice lessons as a child in Norfolk, Virginia, and later had the lead role in the Australian version of "Hair" as well as her own television special. Sharon went to London in the mid-'70s while appearing in an American production of "The Wedding Of Iphigenia." After returning to America, she got widespread recognition for being a "Shaffer Beer Girl" and used the exposure to land a job as a background vocalist for Bette Midler.
Once she became one of Bette's infamous "Harlettes" her career took off. Spending several years on the road with Bette Midler she can be seen (and heard) on "Live At Last" and "Divine Madness" among others. "The Harlettes" became so popular on Bette's tours that they eventually recorded their own album for Columbia Records which spawned the 12" single "Can't Dance (Dance, Dance, Dance)," a minor club hit.
She also did background vocals on Norman Connors' "You Are My Starship." Her most famous recording prior to her solo releases in the 1980's was a non-credited lead vocal on the club smash "Love Insurance" by Front Page in 1979.
Based on the strength of that single she was offered a contract with the small Prelude Records label. Her debut release "Sharon Redd" in 1980 spawned the huge club hit "Can You Handle It."
Her 1982 sophmore release featured the even bigger hits "Never Give You Up," "Beat The Street," and thanks to a Hot Tracks remix "In The Name Of Love." "Redd Hot" produced by Eric Matthews and Willie Payne remains her biggest selling album to date.
Her third and final release, 1983's "Love How You Feel," once again missed the radio mark but shot up the club charts. 12" singles of the title track and "You're A Winner" once again became instant club classics. Then as musical club tastes shifted in the mid-80's she dropped from sight. A 1989 "Best Of" was thrown together to capture additional sales but her glory days were essentially over. She returned in 1991 with a new single, "All The Way To Love," but this was to be her last, with the exception of reissued remixes of her earlier hits, most notably DNA's reworking of "Can You Handle It" which charted shortly before her death in 1992.
Never Give You Up
Sharon Redd Lyrics
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No I'll never stop
Keep coming, just keep coming for more)
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop
Keep coming, just keep coming for more)
When I laid eyes on you
Your touch just thrills me and your lovin' kills me
I don't know what to do
I just want a love
That feeling, that feeling that keeps me cool
Just put your trust in me and I'll keep my trust in you
So come on, baby, let's do what we wanna do
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop
Keep coming, just keep coming for more) Back to me for more
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop) Oooh, boy, don't stop
(Keep coming, just keep coming for more)
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) There must be something special
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) About our lovin', boy (Never stop)
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) It excites me and it ignites me
Ohohohoho, I'll never give you up!
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop) Don't stop
(Keep coming, just keep coming for more) Back to me for more
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop) Don't stop
(Keep coming, just keep coming for more)
Give it to me, I got to have you
Give it up, give it up
Baby, you told me I gotta have you
Never give you up
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) There must be something special
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) About our lovin', boy (Never stop)
(Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot) It excites me and it ignites me
Ohohohoho, I'll never give you up
Ooooh
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop) Don't stop
(Keep coming, just keep coming for more) Back to me for more
(I'll never give you up
No I'll never stop) Oooh, boy, don't stop
(Keep coming, just keep coming for more)
I wanna hold you, I wanna touch you
I wanna love you, I want to be with you (Never gonna give you up)
Give it to me, give it to me, boy
Never give you up (Never gonna give you up)
Let me touch you deep down in that heart inside of you
Let me in, let me in (Never gonna give you up)
You gotta give it to me
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You gotta let me have you
I'll never give you up
Never give you up
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
(Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up)
Let me touch you deep down in that heart inside of you
Let me in, let me in (Never gonna give you up)
You gotta give it to me, you gotta let me have you
Let me get you, boy (Never gonna give you up)
You gotta give it to me, you gotta let me have you
I'll never give you up (Never gonna give you up)
Never, no (Never gonna give you up)
The lyrics of Sharon Redd's "Never Give You Up" express an unwavering commitment to love and devotion. The singer declares that she will never give up on her partner, and will keep coming back for more. The lyrics suggest a powerful love and desire that has consumed the singer and has no limits. She describes how her partner's heart has touched her deeply, and their touch thrills her to the point of killing her, but she doesn't know what to do. She wants a love that keeps her cool and is willing to put her trust in her partner so that they can do what they want to do together.
The verses of the song build up to its catchy chorus, where the singer repeats "I'll never give you up, no, I'll never stop, keep coming, just keep coming for more." It's an alluring and seductive invitation that suggests the singer is in control and knows precisely what she wants. She is not afraid to show her passionate love and desire for her partner. The song's lyrics are an embodiment of the spirit of disco and its indulgence in pleasure and hedonistic desires. It’s a classic 80s dance and pop song that can still make people move today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never give you up
I will always continue to love and cherish you
No I'll never stop
I will never give up on our love and relationship
Keep coming, just keep coming for more
Keep loving and pursuing me, and I will reciprocate that love
Your heart has touched me, it was so funny
Your demeanor, kindness, and positive vibes have touched and affected me
When I laid eyes on you
The moment I saw and met you, I knew I had found something special
Your touch just thrills me and your lovin' kills me
Being in your presence brings me joy but the thought of losing you breaks me
I just want a love
All I want is a genuine and pure love
That feeling, that feeling that keeps me cool
I want to experience a love that is calming, reassuring, and refreshing
Just put your trust in me and I'll keep my trust in you
We need to trust and rely on each other to make our relationship work
So come on, baby, let's do what we wanna do
Let us enjoy the love we have by embracing and acting on our desires
Oooh, boy, don't stop
Keep loving me and don't stop showing me affection
Keep it coming, keep, keep, keep it hot
Continue keeping the passion and intensity in our relationship alive
There must be something special
Our love and relationship must be unique, special, and worth holding onto
About our lovin', boy
There is something special and unique about the love we share
It excites me and it ignites me
Our love still excites and energizes me, making me feel alive and full of passion
Give it to me, I got to have you
I need you and your love to complete me
Baby, you told me I gotta have you
You are a necessary and important part of my life, and I can't live without you
Never gonna give you up
I will never abandon you or our love
I wanna hold you, I wanna touch you
I want to express my love physically and emotionally
I wanna love you, I want to be with you
I want to be with you and love you in every way possible
Let me touch you deep down in that heart inside of you
Let me connect with you on a deeper and more emotional level
You gotta give it to me, you gotta let me have you
You need to trust me and let me into your life and heart
Let me get you, boy
Let me love and cherish you, my dear
Never, no
I will always love you and keep our love alive
Writer(s): Darryl Raymond Payne, Eric Matthew, Daryll Payne
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharonredd5259
Thanks for all the love and support!! Glad to know there are still active fans out there, Sharon will forever be missed <3
@alfamale9555
This is one of the most amazing 80s anthems, thanks Sharon! Legend
@hayesabdullah2018
@Matteo Roland yup, have been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself =)
@fld209
Love you my diva funky ❤️
@lucas_bern
you're amazing! much love and admiration from Switzerland
@anthonyjean-jacques8510
Very active indeed. She has never stopped being brilliant for me since 1982 and I'll never forget her.
@MrChristian
Whenever someone asks me what charisma is, I send them here and to Sharon Redd’s other hits.
@josephhoward4010
I love this era and style of disco: Chemise, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Patrice Rushen, Shalamar. Been to lots of fun DJ nights but I have not been blessed TO HEAR THIS BEFORE!!! Praise God!!!! And bless you all that have ears to hear this!!!
@rafaelramirez1507
Plus Norma Jean Wright, Cheryl Lynn, Melba Moore, Claudja Barry and Linda Clifford 😊 & much much more 👍👍
@Kevin-1969
I used to hear this blasting in the disco as they were then known circa 1982/83 when I was a teenager, Shalamar, what a time, the clothes, the fragrances people wore