About the song
“Lady Willpower” is a timeless classic song written by Jerry Fuller and performed by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Released in 1968, this hit single has stood the test of time and continues to captivate audiences of all ages. The song’s success was recognized by the RIAA, which awarded it a million-selling Gold disc.
In the United States, “Lady Willpower” was a chart-topping success. It reached the No. 1 position on Cashbox’s Top 100 singles of 1968 and went No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind “Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela. The song also made it to No. 26 on the Easy Listening chart and was the No. 34 song on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles in 1968.
“Lady Willpower” also achieved international success, reaching No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and peaking at No. 4 on the Kent Music Report (KMR) Chart in Australia. The song spent 16 weeks on the KMR Top-100 after entering the chart on June 22, 1968. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the song’s enduring appeal and its ability to transcend generations.
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Lyrics
Lady Willpower, it’s now or never
Give your love to me and I’ll shower
Your heart with tenderness endlessly
I know you want to see me but you’re afraid
Of what I might have on my mind
One thing you can be sure of
I’ll take good care of your love
If you will let me give you mine
Lady Willpower, it’s now or never
Give your love to me and I’ll shower
Your heart with tenderness endlessly
Did no one ever tell you the facts of life
Well there’s so much you have to learn
And I would gladly teach you
If I could only reach you
And get your lovin’ in return
Lady Willpower, it’s now or never
Give your love to me and I’ll shower
Your heart with tenderness endlessly