Howard_tate_part_time_lover — Fast

: Credited to C. Hammond (often associated with Clay Hammond).

The song depicts a narrator's desire for a "part-time lover" to ease the loneliness when his primary partner leaves him. Tate uses powerful metaphors, expressing that he would "rather be dead" than live lonely every day, and seeks a partner who will stick with him "through thick and thin". howard_tate_part_time_lover

(often referred to as "Part-Time Lover" ) is a classic soul track by Howard Tate , originally released in 1967 . Produced by the legendary Jerry Ragovoy , it is considered a definitive example of late-1960s soul and blues-influenced R&B. Song Overview Artist : Howard Tate Release Year : 1967 : Credited to C