Pillow Talk (song)
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| - | '''Pillow talk''' is the relaxed, intimate conversation that often occurs between two [[sexual partner]]s after the act of [[Human sexuality|coitus]], usually accompanied by cuddling, caresses, and other physical intimacy. It is associated with sexual afterglow and is distinguished from ''[[dirty talk]]'' which usually forms part of [[foreplay]]. | + | "'''Pillow Talk'''" in 1973 song by American [[soul music|soul]] singer-songwriter [[Sylvia Robinson|Sylvia]]. |
| - | The content of pillow talk typically includes the sexual act itself, expressions of affection and appreciation, playful humor, casual anecdotes, and stories from childhood. A couple's pillow talk session is often used as a [[plot device]] in works of fiction and drama, such as movies and television. It offers a convenient setting for a couple to discuss relevant plot events or reveal new information to each other. | + | ==History== |
| + | Sylvia had originally hoped the song would be recorded by [[Al Green]], who turned it down as he thought it was too risqué and against his religion. She eventually recorded "Pillow Talk" and released it in 1973. The [[drum]]s on the recorded version seem to have been influenced by the productions of [[Willie Mitchell (musician)|Willie Mitchell]] for Green. | ||
| - | It also can consist of two or more friends talking late at night. The "pillow talking" generally takes place at night and involves talk of romantic interests. The friends do not have to be in the same bed, although this does happen occasionally. | + | "Pillow Talk" spent two weeks at number one on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Best Selling Soul Singles]] chart and peaked at number three on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and is an early example of [[proto-disco]]. The vocals are replete with moaning and heavy breathing, predating [[Donna Summer]]'s [[orgasm]]ic moans on 1975's "[[Love to Love You Baby (song)|Love to Love You Baby]]". The drumming rhythm would reappear in 1985 on [[Kate Bush]]'s "[[Running Up that Hill]]", then again in 1987 on [[Fleetwood Mac]]'s "[[Big Love (Fleetwood Mac song)|Big Love]]". |
| - | Discussing a seven day sex ban imposed by women in [[Kenya]], Patricia Nyaundi of the Federation of Women Lawyers said that "''Great decisions are made during pillow talk, so we are asking the two ladies at that intimate moment to ask their husbands: Darling can you do something for Kenya?''" | + | Tanya Jackson performed a disco version of this song. |
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| - | *[[Pillow Talk (film)|''Pillow Talk'' (film)]], a 1959 film starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day | + | |
| - | *[[Pillow Talk (song)|"Pillow Talk" (song)]], a 1973 song by Sylvia | + | |
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"Pillow Talk" in 1973 song by American soul singer-songwriter Sylvia.
History
Sylvia had originally hoped the song would be recorded by Al Green, who turned it down as he thought it was too risqué and against his religion. She eventually recorded "Pillow Talk" and released it in 1973. The drums on the recorded version seem to have been influenced by the productions of Willie Mitchell for Green.
"Pillow Talk" spent two weeks at number one on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and is an early example of proto-disco. The vocals are replete with moaning and heavy breathing, predating Donna Summer's orgasmic moans on 1975's "Love to Love You Baby". The drumming rhythm would reappear in 1985 on Kate Bush's "Running Up that Hill", then again in 1987 on Fleetwood Mac's "Big Love".
Tanya Jackson performed a disco version of this song.
