"Love Won't Let Me Wait" is a hit 1975 single by Major Harris, a former member of R&B/

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. Written by

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, the single is considered to be a staple of classic soul playlists, and was Harris' only entry into the top five on both the soul and pop charts. This Ballad is noted for the sound of a woman sobbing, heard during the instrumental sections of the song. The single hit number five on the pop chart, and also hit number one on the soul chart for one week. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 24 song for 1975. It was awarded a

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on 25 June 1975.

Cover versions

Many artists have covered the song. Among the more notable renditions is one by jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson who performed the song in a 1994 episode of the

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''. This version also appeared on her 1994 Columbia album, '' Love, Nancy''.

Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul music, soul and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Over his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA certification, RIAA-certified ...

also covered the song for his 1988 album '' Any Love'' and his first compilation album 1989's '' The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love''

Chart performance

Major Harris

Jackie Moore

Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis

Nancy Wilson

References

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* {{authority control 1975 singles Nancy Wilson (jazz singer) songs Ronnie Dyson songs Johnny Mathis songs Deniece Williams songs Jackie Moore songs Songs about casual sex Songs written by Vinnie Barrett Songs written by Bobby Eli 1975 songs Atlantic Records singles