The members of Sister Sledge were born and raised in Philadelphia and began singing in local Philadelphia churches like Williams Temple CME and Second Macedonia Baptist Church. They are granddaughters of the former opera singer Viola Williams.
Their professional music career launched when they entered the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with "Mama Never Told Me". The young girl group released their first two albums, Circle of Love and Together in 1975 and 1977, respectively but, aside from scoring the Silver Prize at the 1975 Tokyo Musical for Gwen Guthrie's composition "Pain Reliever" and oft-recorded "Love Don't You Go Through No Changes on Me," Produced by Bert Deco and Tom Bell.
The group attained pop success with their next album: 1979's We Are Family. The album would become the group's best selling. Singles included "He's the Greatest Dancer" (#9 US, #1 R&B) and "We Are Family" (#2 US, #1 R&B), the latter song becoming their biggest hit. The album was written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the group Chic.
Sister Sledge's next album was 1980's Love Somebody Today. The album included the songs "Got to Love Somebody" (#64 US, #6 R&B, #34 UK) and "Pretty Baby".
Collaborating with producer Narada Michael Walden in 1981, they released the album "All-American Girls", yielding the title track single, which reached No. 3 R&B and No. 79 Pop in the U.S. and No. 41 Pop in the UK; and the single "Next Time You'll Know", which reached No. 28 R&B in the U.S. The sisters continued singing new material throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although not matching the success of the late 1970s. They achieved a hit with "Frankie" in 1985 (#1 in the UK). In 1989 Kathy Sledge left the group to pursue her solo career. Joni Sledge produced and recorded the album "African Eyes" with her sisters Debbie and Kim Sledge in 1998 which was nominated for a Grammy as best produced CD, as well as the Live in Concert album in 1997. In 2003, Debbie and Joni Sledge performed with three other female singers which included Debbie's daughters Amber and Camille in the PBS special, My Music: 70's Soul Superstars, which is also available on DVD.
Their most popular songs have been re-released and re-recorded several times in Europe, often in newly-remixed versions. Their song "Il Macquillage Lady" written by Joni Sledge is believe to be sampled for French electronic duo Daft Punk's 2001 track Aerodynamic although Daft Punk have denied sampling the song.
The sisters continue to perform collectively and individually worldwide. The four original group members were reunited in 2011 on Oprah Winfrey's "Women Who Rock" episode, highlighting their song "We Are Family" as one of the most requested songs of all time.
Easier to Love
Sister Sledge Lyrics
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It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Won't someone please explain, why all the hurt and the pain?
Can't you make 'em see, it's not supposed to be
All this beautiful land, see the children playing in the sand
Total destruction and I don't understand why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, yeah
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, oh
It's easier to love, don't you see
What more can I say, war is no game you play
Give a person a little might
Well, that don't make him right
And I hope and pray, oh please let the children play
All this killing each other, you should be loving your brother
And I don't understand why, why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, yeah
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, oh
It's easier to love, don't you see
Yeah, let me hear you say
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (won't you say it)
I do, I love you, I do, I love you
I love you, I do, I love you (say it softly)
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (say it loud)
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (everybody)
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (won't you say it)
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (say it, say it)
And I don't understand why (no, no)
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
The song Easier to Love by Sister Sledge is a reflection on the sorrow and conflict in the world. The initial lines of the song express the sentiment that loving one another would be a simpler and more beautiful path to follow. The artist highlights the pain and suffering caused by war and violence, and wonders why humans struggle so much to understand that we are all interconnected in this world. She questions why it is so hard for people to embrace love instead of hurting one another, emphasizing that war is not a game we play. In the latter part of the song, the artist urges everyone to embrace love by declaring "I do, I love you." Ultimately, the song is an emotional plea for universal love, care, and respect for our fellow beings.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Easier to Love" are thought-provoking and relevant. Sister Sledge, through her poetic genius, encapsulates the essence of the message of love, which resonates with everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. The song inspires listeners to choose love over hate and do something to reduce the sorrow and conflict that plague our world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it seems that way to me
I sometimes feel like loving someone is easier than dealing with hurt and pain
It's easier to love, don't you see
Loving others is a simpler solution to life's problems
Won't someone please explain, why all the hurt and the pain?
Why do people experience so much pain and suffering? This needs to be addressed
Can't you make 'em see, it's not supposed to be
People need to realize that pain and suffering shouldn't be a norm in our world
All this beautiful land, see the children playing in the sand
There's so much beauty and innocence in the world, like children playing in a beautiful environment
I put to you this question (watcha after?)
I'm posing a serious question, what do you want to achieve?
Total destruction and I don't understand why
Why is there so much destruction and chaos happening in this world?
What more can I say, war is no game you play
War is a serious matter, not a game to be played
Give a person a little might, well, that don't make him right
Empowering individuals doesn't inherently make them right or just
And I hope and pray, oh please let the children play
I hope and pray for a world where children can enjoy their innocence through play
All this killing each other, you should be loving your brother
Instead of killing one another, we should be treating each other with love and respect, like family
Yeah, let me hear you say
I want to hear you say something important
I do, I love you, I do, I love you (won't you say it)
I love you and I hope others feel the same way
And I don't understand why (no, no)
I still don't understand why there's so much pain and suffering in the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
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Courtney B Vance
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Won't someone please explain, why all the hurt and the pain?
Can't you make 'em see, it's not supposed to be
All this beautiful land, see the children playing in the sand
I put to you this question
Total destruction and I don't understand why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, yeah
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, oh
It's easier to love, don't you see
What more can I say, war is no game you play
Give a person a little might
Well, that don't make him right
And I hope and pray, oh please let the children play
All this killing each other, you should be loving your brother
And I don't understand why, why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, yeah
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, oh
It's easier to love, don't you see
Yeah, let me hear you say
I do, I love you, I do, I love you, I do, I love you, I do, I love you
I do, I love you, I do, I love you, I do, I love you, I do, I love you
And I don't understand why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
MusicLover
"Easier To Love" is one of my favourite Chic and sister sledge productions alogn with "Easy Street" and "Reach Your Peak".
Chic had their own special sound that you instantly recognised whenever and wherever you heard their music. The on time bars of the different instruments told you how professional Chic were, Nile Rodgers the master rythymn guitarist and Bernard Edwards the master bass guitarist and the whole package topped out with beautiful strings and pinned down by Tony Thompsons drumming.
You know that Chic worked long and hard in the recording studio to bring this quality music to the world. You know that it took a toll on Bernard Edwards and you know he worked until it all burned him out.
You hear the quality, variety and style of the music and you know that Chic worked hard at their craft and were absolute perfectionists.
Sister sledge were just one group of singers who benefitted along with the other musicians, Madonna, Diana Ross, Sheila B Devotions "Spacer" which in my opinion is a beautiful track as well, Duran Duran, currently Daft Punk, they all got the Chic treatment and all got hit music.
What about The Sugar Hill Gang ? how big was their one hit "Rappers Delight" still a hit with millions even today 40 years later !" I am happy Chic finally got their recognition and induction into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" , it was a long time coming but it came.
Jyuza LeNuage
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Won't someone please explain, why all the hurt and the pain?
Can't you make 'em see, it's not supposed to be
All this beautiful land, see the children playing in the sand
I put to you this question
Total destruction and I don't understand why
Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, yeah
It's easier to love, don't you see
Sometimes it seems that way to me, oh
It's easier to love, don't you see
What more can I say, war is no game you play
Give a person a little might
Well, that don't make him right
And I hope and pray, oh please let the children play
All this killing each other
You should love brother
T G
i honestly think this is one of the greatest songs ever
KurosanLOVE
That's not just a thought, that's a fact
Steven Sturgeon
Yes indeed this is by far one of the Greatest Songs ever TG in my top 5 Live Songs!
MusicMan54
I have about 3,000 songs saved, this is my favorite 🇱🇾🦾❤💰🙌
MusicMan54
I Do Too
Wanna Donna
🥰
carolyn massey
A song from so long ago-still is smooth as "ice", Bernard Edwards is unbelievable on bass. R.I.P. Joni, R.I.P.
will lawrence
How can 20 people give this a thumbs down, I guess they don"t know what real music is!!!
Jacqueline Beason
Maybe they don't 🙄
Gregory Hemby
What a tremendous era. I thank God I am living to still hear these momentous and compositions emulating music we can love and even cry to.