Be My Lady

"Be My Lady" is a song by Clara Moroni, released under the alias Vanessa, featuring Malcom Charlton performing the rapping parts. Produced in 1987, it was released sometime in the same year on a 12-inch LP single by Time Records in Italy, followed by Canyon International in Japan on April 21, 1988. It was also released in the European continent, particularly Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. It later made its first album appearance on the American promotional LP compilation Hot Tracks - Series 7, Issue 1 the same year it was released. The song was written by Tracy Freeman, Mauro Farina, and Giuliano Crivellente and produced by the latter two together with Giacomo Maiolini. It was recorded at Factory Sound Studio.

On its B-side is the last mix of "Brown Sugar" by Gipsy & Queen, also dubbed the "House Version" in the German release.

Lyrics
[Intro Rap] Come on here girl Be my lady here tonight Be my lady it's alright Don't pick me and hit the ground Be my lady come around

Face to face, here we stand Come on sugar, take my hand Free yourself 'cause you're uptight Be my lady, here tonight

Be my lady, here tonight

[Verse 1] I've been your lover I've been your keeper Maybe it's time to Move on up (she's moving up) You've been a liar You'll be the loser You bet it's time to Move on up (move on up) [Pre-Chorus] Looking around I know (Looking around I know) (That) everything is said and done I'm gonna have some fun (I'm gonna have some fun) My life has only just begun [Chorus] Lies, see them in your eyes Lies, changing my desire Lies, now I'm getting wise Lies, stop that tongue of fire

[Verse 2] I've got a feeling You'll hit the ceiling When you discover Give it up (give it up) Nobody told me That you were only An easy liar Give it up (give it up) [Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus]

[Rap] Be my lady here tonight Be my lady it's alright Jump with me and hit the ground Be my lady come around

Face to face, here we stand Come on sugar, take my hand Free yourself, 'cause you're uptight Be my lady, here tonight

Track Listings and Formats

 * TRD 1056 - 12-inch single - Italy
 * 1) "Be My Lady" - 6:17
 * 2) "Brown Sugar" - 3:00


 * 609 622 - 12-inch single - Germany
 * 1) "Be My Lady" (Extended Mix) - 6:19
 * 2) "Brown Sugar" (House Version) - 3:00


 * C12Y0306 - 12-inch single - Japan
 * 1) "Be My Lady" - 6:17
 * 2) "Brown Sugar" - 3:00


 * TSR 3687 - 12-inch single - Netherlands
 * 1) "Be My Lady" - 6:17
 * 2) "Brown Sugar"


 * 3687 - Digital single - Netherlands
 * 1) "Be My Lady" - 6:10
 * 2) "Brown Sugar" - 2:53


 * DDP 032 MX - 12-inch single - Spain
 * 1) "Be My Lady"
 * 2) "Brown Sugar"

Release History
Release dates for "Be My Lady"

Personnel
Recorded at Factory Sound Studio
 * Clara Moroni - Vocals [Uncredited]
 * Malcom Charlton - Rap [Uncredited]
 * Tracy Freeman - Writer
 * Mauro Farina - Writer, Producer
 * Giuliano Crivellente - Writer, Producer
 * Giacomo Maiolini - Producer

Japanese 12" LP single
TBA

Releases in other countries
TBA

Trivia

 * The vinyl comes in two label designs: one in a light blue label which was used from the release of "Secrets" by Albert One (TRD 1030) until the release of "Be My Lady", and the other in a white-gray label with pastel blue and pink elements used in this song until the release of "Play The Game" by Phil & Stan (TRD 1178) in 1991.