Yes, Madonna actually wrote this song in 1992 for her then boyfriend Nick Scotti, her co-writer is credited as Shep Pettibone. The demo of Madonna's version was recorded at the early stages of her Bedtime Stories album project, she gaves the song to Gary Barlow who released it as his second solo single in 1997.
On May 10 1997, Gary Barlow’s Love Won’t Wait hit #1 on the UK Singles chart. The track was the lead single from the former Take That singer’s debut solo album, Open Road. The song was written by Madonna & Shep Pettibone during an early 1994 writing session for what would evolve into Madonna’s Bedtime Stories album. After recording a handful of demos with Pettibone, Madonna decided to shift musical directions. While some of Madonna’s lyrics from the Pettibone sessions would be reworked into songs that would appear on Bedtime Stories, the excellent Love Won’t Wait remained shelved until it was submitted to Gary Barlow’s manager for consideration. Strangely, Barlow’s single release credited only Shep Pettibone as the song’s writer, with no mention of Madonna or her publishing company, Webo Girl, Inc. This was subsequently corrected in the liner notes for Barlow’s album, Open Road, with both Madonna & Pettibone receiving credit. Madonna’s soulfully delivered original demo version of Love Won’t Wait leaked online a few years after Barlow’s version was released.
This is the closest Madonna has been to Mainstream Disco. Her has always been danceable Pop but this is like 1979 disco. Madonna should revisit her old stuff.
Indeed, her unreleased songs would lead to a versatile exceptional post career double album, a jewel for her fans...greetings from France with approximative English
When I first saw your face I knew that I couldn't hesitate You said, "Baby don't go too fast If we do then it may not last" Time went on and I waited for you I didn't know what else I could do I thought that we'd always be together You said, "Hold on, it just gets better" And I believed you I kept holding on You think that I could never leave you You think I'm not that strong, you know Love won't wait (Love won't wait) Forever and a day [Love won't wait) Love must live in the here and now Don't ask me how, I know (Love won't wait) (Love won't wait) (Love won't wait) So here I am with my heart on my sleeve You said, "Baby put your trust in me" But I have come to the end of the line And you have taken up all of my precious time I need to be something special to you Everybody's somebody's fool Won't be a fool, no you got me all wrong You won't know what you had til it's gone And I believed you I kept holding on You think that I could never leave you You think I'm not that strong, you know Love won't wait (Love won't wait) Forever and a day [Love won't wait) Love must live in the here and now Don't ask me how, I know (Love won't wait) Love takes time (Love takes time) And you've been taking too long (Way too long) And time never waited for anyone Don't wait too long or I'll be gone (Love won't wait) There wasn't anything that I wouldn't do You led me on, you even said, "I love you" How can we go on when it's tearing us apart Are you going to break my heart 'Cause I believed you I kept holding on You think that I could never leave you You think I'm not that strong, you're wrong (Love won't wait) (Love won't wait) Love won't wait (Love won't wait) Forever and a day [Love won't wait) Love must live in the here and now Don't ask me how, I know (Love won't wait) Love takes time (Love takes time) And you've been taking too long (Way too long) And time never waited for anyone Don't wait too long or I'll be gone (Love won't wait) How much longer can I wait for you Can I keep holding on I've got to be strong Got to say good-bye (Love won't wait) How much longer can I wait for you Hesitate for you baby I've got to be strong Got to say good-bye
I've got this single but by Gary Barlow, which Madonna has given it to him. This theme was released as the second single from his debut album "Open Road"
@MYHOLLANDGIRL And Madonna is a true dancer with a background in dancing since highschool and college -CAN DO ACROBATS and Ballet. She plays drums and guitars. Madonna is all around natural born artist. Not made up to be known. She did most of pursuing her dreams as a starving artist. IMPRESSIVE i must say.
This is soooooo much better than Gary Barlow's. Madonna Should have tacked it on to Bedtime Stories album . If she had relesed it as the third single, she would have had another top 5 hit.
Gary Barlow recorded this and released it as his second solo single. I've always wondered what Madonna's version would have sounded like. This is clearly not how her finished version would have sounded.
Someone gave me a nice high quality version of this in full stereo, The only ones on RUclips seem to be the same lifeless ones. :( One of her best songs, shame she wasted it.
Yes, Madonna actually wrote this song in 1992 for her then boyfriend Nick Scotti, her co-writer is credited as Shep Pettibone. The demo of Madonna's version was recorded at the early stages of her Bedtime Stories album project, she gaves the song to Gary Barlow who released it as his second solo single in 1997.
On May 10 1997, Gary Barlow’s Love Won’t Wait hit #1 on the UK Singles chart. The track was the lead single from the former Take That singer’s debut solo album, Open Road.
The song was written by Madonna & Shep Pettibone during an early 1994 writing session for what would evolve into Madonna’s Bedtime Stories album.
After recording a handful of demos with Pettibone, Madonna decided to shift musical directions. While some of Madonna’s lyrics from the Pettibone sessions would be reworked into songs that would appear on Bedtime Stories, the excellent Love Won’t Wait remained shelved until it was submitted to Gary Barlow’s manager for consideration.
Strangely, Barlow’s single release credited only Shep Pettibone as the song’s writer, with no mention of Madonna or her publishing company, Webo Girl, Inc. This was subsequently corrected in the liner notes for Barlow’s album, Open Road, with both Madonna & Pettibone receiving credit.
Madonna’s soulfully delivered original demo version of Love Won’t Wait leaked online a few years after Barlow’s version was released.
Love this song. wish there was a boxed set of all her unreleased material
Madge should make an album with this sort of throw back from Motown sound. Love it!!!!!!!
Madonna! this is very good song
This is the closest Madonna has been to Mainstream Disco. Her has always been danceable Pop but this is like 1979 disco. Madonna should revisit her old stuff.
Indeed, her unreleased songs would lead to a versatile exceptional post career double album, a jewel for her fans...greetings from France with approximative English
This song was written by Madonna but recorded and released by Gary Barlow years ago.
Superb.
A great Motor City Sound from the Queen Michigander! Release this !
This was recorded later by Gary Barlow and got to #01 in UK.
Goes back on thinking. She can still Wright good stuff. She the Queen of pop culture. Can do anything. She's Amazing ⚘🤗
I LOVE THIS VERSION SONG ..MADONNA ONLY ONE QUEEN FOR EVER!
I Love her SO much.. Everything is alright when i hear Madonna singing a Love song..
I love this song sooo much...from when?
MADONNA: GREATEST FEMALE ARTIST EVER.
i always stumble upon a new madonna song i like..heheh..thxs .
Love Won't Wait-Sad and Brilliant! Madonna Forever!
When I first saw your face
I knew that I couldn't hesitate
You said, "Baby don't go too fast
If we do then it may not last"
Time went on and I waited for you
I didn't know what else I could do
I thought that we'd always be together
You said, "Hold on, it just gets better"
And I believed you
I kept holding on
You think that I could never leave you
You think I'm not that strong, you know
Love won't wait
(Love won't wait)
Forever and a day
[Love won't wait)
Love must live in the here and now
Don't ask me how, I know
(Love won't wait)
(Love won't wait)
(Love won't wait)
So here I am with my heart on my sleeve
You said, "Baby put your trust in me"
But I have come to the end of the line
And you have taken up all of my precious time
I need to be something special to you
Everybody's somebody's fool
Won't be a fool, no you got me all wrong
You won't know what you had til it's gone
And I believed you
I kept holding on
You think that I could never leave you
You think I'm not that strong, you know
Love won't wait
(Love won't wait)
Forever and a day
[Love won't wait)
Love must live in the here and now
Don't ask me how, I know
(Love won't wait)
Love takes time
(Love takes time)
And you've been taking too long
(Way too long)
And time never waited for anyone
Don't wait too long or I'll be gone
(Love won't wait)
There wasn't anything that I wouldn't do
You led me on, you even said, "I love you"
How can we go on when it's tearing us apart
Are you going to break my heart
'Cause I believed you
I kept holding on
You think that I could never leave you
You think I'm not that strong, you're wrong
(Love won't wait)
(Love won't wait)
Love won't wait
(Love won't wait)
Forever and a day
[Love won't wait)
Love must live in the here and now
Don't ask me how, I know
(Love won't wait)
Love takes time
(Love takes time)
And you've been taking too long
(Way too long)
And time never waited for anyone
Don't wait too long or I'll be gone
(Love won't wait)
How much longer can I wait for you
Can I keep holding on
I've got to be strong
Got to say good-bye
(Love won't wait)
How much longer can I wait for you
Hesitate for you baby
I've got to be strong
Got to say good-bye
My 17yo son loves u too! Release the songs, I'll buy. Love and prayers, Linda
I've got this single but by Gary Barlow, which Madonna has given it to him.
This theme was released as the second single from his debut album "Open Road"
Danny Dufort this song was number one in UK
You mean by gary right?.. not for Madonna... Open Road it's a nice album... :)
Yes Danny with Gary Barlow!
Okay ;)
So you mean Madonna has been one type of Sia selling n1 songs?
I still can't believe this song was never released. It's got everything...go figure
This song reminds me Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife .
Love this Madonna's song though
@MYHOLLANDGIRL And Madonna is a true dancer with a background in dancing since highschool and college -CAN DO ACROBATS and Ballet. She plays drums and guitars. Madonna is all around natural born artist. Not made up to be known. She did most of pursuing her dreams as a starving artist. IMPRESSIVE i must say.
so much like motown LOVE it
Those were the BEST of days! Love you Madonna! 😘💕💕💕💕💕💖💖
At this rate I'm gonna have recharge my I pad. Sensational and inspirational. This is especially the type of music I simply adore coming from madge.
this song makes me smile
Beautiful song!!
Fantastic song! Love it!
I can relate Ms Queen Madonna. Ty. Love, Billi C
beautiful song
BEAUTIFUL SONG ! MADONNA WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
I love this song!
WOW!!! what a gem...very cool song!
Agree
just perfect
Another terrific song that should and could have been a huge major dance hit and would have climbed the top of the chart's.
So beautiful...💙
i can really relate to this song.. Bravo madonna!
Madonna The BEST........................
I like the song it reminds me of the 70s , oldies! ( the three degrees and dianna ross in the 60s
I love this songggggggggg.
This should of been first song on bed time stories album
I don't agree "bed time stories" sound is totally different to this
Something to remember album maybe
I like this song
It's seen like a Bee Gees song from the 70's jajajaja I love it!
Sounds something like an updated Diana Ross and the Supremes song.
YEAH!
quite the reverse, Diana together with the Supremes could sound nearly to Madonna's sound
Yes, it's a nice song =) I'm glad you like it!
Wunderbar!!!!! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
1st time hearing it either . liked it
Still listening
really good !
This wouldn't have fit well on "Bedtime Stories", due to its 60s-girl- group sound. this could be the b-side to "True Blue"
I agree! Totally!
True. It's WAY too good for "Bedtime Stories".
This is a really good song, unlike anything else she has done. A lot of her unreleased songs are quite good, can’t believe they didn’t make the cut.
Love it! Love it! Love it!
Great songs 💕💕💕💕
i love it, thank you
This my favorite
Sounds like an Al Green song. Sweet!
LOVE IT"!!!
It's too good for not to share :D you're wellcome :)
This is very similar to Kylie's So Now Goodbye . . . Love it.
Disco music in its highest expression
"when I first saw your face, knew that I couldn't hesitate"
Should have been included on bedtime stories!
I don't think it fits the album stylistically. She made the right choice by leaving the song out
i wish she would release of stuff like this, all her unreleased stuff that would so great.
Sounds like early 90s SAW Kylie song. It's so sugary, Madonna should've offered it to Kylie.
This is a positive, upbeat little ditty
she should do more music like this.
This is soooooo much better than Gary Barlow's. Madonna Should have tacked it on to
Bedtime Stories album . If she had relesed it as the third single, she would have had
another top 5 hit.
If this song was on MDNA it would have been my favorite
I'm not sure I really like this one, I'll give it another try and is the first time ever I think like that about a Madonna song!
Its kinda cool...but this song is a little boring so...I didn't really missed this one.
Thanks for sharing...very awesome.
great！
People all over the world.. join hands.. and start a love train.. this sounds just like it doesn't it?
Love won't wait would of fit very good as first song on bed time stories
:) velmi pekná, milujem :D
sweet!
Gary Barlow recorded this and released it as his second solo single. I've always wondered what Madonna's version would have sounded like. This is clearly not how her finished version would have sounded.
This song belongs as an opener for a cheesy sitcom. 😂
It sounds like a Spice girl's song!!!
Youre right!
Mehdi Tajouri Perhaps that's why she didn't use it.
+Mehdi Tajouri I would say that it sounds more like a Take That song and at last was Gary Barlow (take that s singer) who recorded it!
+Valentino Miller The Spice Girls weren't around when she was recording and released this album :)
mascottie
Hmm ok
@TheLiverlip
Gary Barlow did not cover this song. Madonna gave it to him, and his version is the first and only release of this song.
"Love Won't Wait" ? No, we won't put it on the album !
"Girl Gone Wild" ? Of course, we keep it !
LMAO
MADONNA IS THE SONGWRITTER OF THIS SONG TO GAYRY BARLOW...MADONNA IS SPECIAL TALENT
ISAAC Sr this is great
Reminds me of "Take a Bow" kind of. The melody of it. It sounds great! Loving all of these unreleased songs!
It bears way too much similarity to the Spinners. She and Shep were inspired by the Atlantic release of a Spinners anthology that year.
and to think Gary Barlow (Take That) took this to number one in the UK in 97.....Madonna' s Bank manager was smiling!
My idol Madonna i can understand why Madonna gave this to Gary Barlow she still sounds fabulous as always luv u Madonna
I like it 5 stars
don t wait too long or i ll be gone!
Reminds me of dianna ross with the supremes good Song!
thank God she gave this to Gary Barlow.
She needed to smile more while singing
and this could have ended up being a great Diana Ross tribute!
Someone gave me a nice high quality version of this in full stereo, The only ones on RUclips seem to be the same lifeless ones. :( One of her best songs, shame she wasted it.
Still puzzling why she passed this over to Gary Barlow but to be fair to him, he did put out a good effort with the song.
@openlyjp hi! thank you very much! =D
The beginning reminds me Cher's "Take Me Home'' a bit :D
who?
Oh my
I like this version better than the Gary Barlow version but the again I’m hella bias
I LOVE MY DESERT ROSE MY YOU MAY NEVER AND DIE
Thanks to LAPD too
Sexy song! ;) ... Strasznie mi się podoba! :D :D :D
I like this song better than don´t stop
Should have been a released like it
do u have a mp3 of this?