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    • Source: Part-Time Love

      • "Part-Time Love" is a song written by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It is the sixth track off his 1978 album, A Single Man. It is also the opening track of side two. It proved to be one of the most popular singles the pair wrote, along with 1982's "Blue Eyes" and the 1980 US million seller "Little Jeannie". It was banned in the Soviet release of the album along with another song, "Big Dipper". The single reached No. 15 in the UK and peaked just outside the Top 20 in the US at No. 22.


      Lyrical meaning


      In the 29 September 1979 edition of the Ann Landers advice column, one writer going by the title "Want A Better Environment For Our Youth" alleged that these lyrics of this song dealt with adultery: "You've been seen running around...Don't tell me what to do when you've been doing it too."


      Release


      While the lyrics on the A-side were written by Gary Osborne, those on the B-side, "I Cry at Night", were written by Bernie Taupin. It is one of the few singles John released with different lyricists on each side.
      The song appeared on his compilation The Very Best of Elton John in 1990 and the deluxe edition of his 2017 compilation Diamonds.


      Reception


      Cash Box praised the "Fine singing, rhythm textures, big chorus, perky beat and nice arrangement." Record World called it a "solid pop/rock offering with a bouncy beat and full vocal hook."


      Chart performance




      Personnel


      Elton John - piano, vocals
      Tim Renwick - guitars
      Clive Franks - bass
      Steve Holley - drums
      Ray Cooper - percussion
      Vicki Brown - backing vocals
      Joanne Stone – backing vocals
      Stevie Lange – backing vocals
      Gary Osborne – backing vocals
      Chris Thompson – backing vocals
      Davey Johnstone – backing vocals, lead guitar
      Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangement


      References

    • Source: Part Time Love

      • "Part Time Love" is a 1963 R&B song written by Clay Hammond and first recorded by Little Johnny Taylor. It was his second release and his most successful on the US Billboard R&B chart. "Part Time Love" was number one on that chart for one week, and was also Taylor's only top 40 entry, reaching number 19.


      Cover versions


      Ann Peebles recorded a version in 1970, which reached number seven on the R&B chart and number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
      Isaac Hayes recorded an 8:30 version for his 1971 double album, Black Moses.


      References

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