Should I Wait - The Raspberries (1973) video free download
Taken from the album SIDE 3.
Dave Smalley: I really loved it. "Should I Wait" is one of my favourite songs I ever wrote. I feel that song communicated very simply and very honestly saying exactly what people feel but they can't put into words.
Should I Wait
(David Smalley)
Don't you know you're gonna lose
If you love somebody that don't love you?
You'll believe him when he's untrue
But I can't bear seein' him break your heart in two
I've let it happen much too long
Should I wait, hopin' you'll find out on your own?
It's me who's loved you for so long
If he hurts you with his lies
Don't let it take too long to open your eyes
You're gonna see through his disguise
But I can't bear seein' him break your heart in two
I'm tired of tryin' to play it cool
Should I wait, hopin' you'll find out on your own?
The one you love is just a fool
If I had the chance I'd make you see
When you fall in love how it should be
A love that makes you sad can only turn out bad
So I'll be hangin' 'round until you're free
Don't you know you're gonna lose
If you love somebody that don't love you?
You'll believe him when he's untrue
But I can't bear seein' him break your heart in two
I've let it happen much too long
Should I wait, hopin' you'll find out on your own?
It's me who's loved you for so long
Comments
9 years ago
fireflyva100
My favorite Raspberries song......9 years ago
Debbi K.
Forty years and I could still listen to this album all day. I was too young to understand the innuendo but I have always loved the melodies and the harmonies of these guys. SUCH good 'makeout' songs.10 years ago
Adam K
Should I Wait - The Raspberries (1973)10 years ago
TheKitkatgold
Me likey!! I remember buying this album at Two Guys Department store in Bordentown NJ. Great memories !10 years ago
Smilin Charlie Lockwood
this is so solid11 years ago
JJ4518
Don't forget the biggest power pop band... Badfinger11 years ago
lyonslaforet
The Raspberries deserve to be as celebrated as other big names in power pop like Big Star or Cheap Trick!11 years ago
triarii11
Dave was right....it's a solid tune. The harmonies really boost it (never hurts having an Eric Carmen doing harmony), but of his Raspberries catalogue, this is one of his better tunes.12 years ago
wallytjr256
Anyone know where I can find the guitar tab for this great old song? It's not anywhere I can find.12 years ago
jpodunk60
A huge fan of the old Eagles and Raspberries; this is very Eagle-esque; recorded at around the same time (first LPs of each band came out in 72 if I am not mistaken.: Dave brought a nice country vibe to the "Berries and all the boys could sing and harmonize....great track.12 years ago
MZVIRB
A favorite non-Eric of mine!12 years ago
red23rocks
Eric Carmen was the standout singer in the Raspberries in terms of range and power, but Dave Smalley's songs are among my favorite Raspberries songs. I think this one is his best, lyrically and melodically.13 years ago
Steve Carroll
@Irm6001 My aunt and cousins live in Mentor! Best Beatle copy bands I've ever seen are there...13 years ago
Steve Carroll
@Lisarata Good Catch! Just like 'I Don't Know What I Want (But I Want it Now) sounds like Alice Cooper, Nobody Knows is McCarntney et al. They were the best, the Raspberries!13 years ago
007bigrain
They were so diversified. Love the song,,,14 years ago
Lisa Colorado
I think this guy Dave Smalley was quite a dish. I like this song a lot. It sounds like an Eagles song recorded as a wall of sound.15 years ago
DiBiasehere
Are they going to play anymore shows,does anyone know?15 years ago
pauliemississippi
Glad this song finally made YouTube... it really highlights that Raspberries were more than just "Eric Carmen and..."15 years ago
wart76
damn near cried when i first heard...the Raspberries are my fave band EVER!! id walk to cleveland to hear them play thisRelated Videos
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