Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading MBE (born Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9 December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist. Read Full BioJoan Armatrading MBE (born Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9 December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading first performed in a concert at Birmingham University for her brother at the age of about 16 (circa 1966). She only knew her own songs, but her brother asked her to perform something that would be familiar to the audience; she chose "The Sound of Silence".[9] She then performed her own songs around the local area with a friend from school, and played bass and rhythm guitar at local clubs.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist. Read Full BioJoan Armatrading MBE (born Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9 December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading first performed in a concert at Birmingham University for her brother at the age of about 16 (circa 1966). She only knew her own songs, but her brother asked her to perform something that would be familiar to the audience; she chose "The Sound of Silence".[9] She then performed her own songs around the local area with a friend from school, and played bass and rhythm guitar at local clubs.
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Love And Affection
Joan Armatrading Lyrics
I am not in love
But I'm open to persuasion
East or West
Where's the best
For romancing
With a friend
I can smile
But with a lover
I could hold my head back
I could really laugh
Really laugh
Thank you
You took me dancing
'Cross the floor
Cheek to cheek
But with a lover
I could really move
Really move
I could really dance
Really dance
Really dance
Really dance
I could really move
Really move
Really move
Really move
Now if I can feel the sun
In my eyes
And the rain on my face
Why can't I
Feel love
I can really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Love love love love
Love love love love
Now I got all
The friends that I want
I may need more
But I shall just stick to those
That I have got
With friends I still feel
So insecure
Little darling I believe you could
Help me a lot
Just take my hand
And lead me where you will
No conversation
No wave goodnight
Just make love
With affection
Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
Once more with feeling
Give me love
Give me love
Give me love
Love
Make love
With affection
Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
Once more with feeling
Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
With affection
With a little dedication
Once more with feeling
You know that's what I like
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOAN ANITA BARBARA ARMATRADING
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Frank Fog
Goddesses for sure but have you ever checked out this Righteous Babe; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=111KaJeRhNY ?
There's a truth that goes way beyond just the words they sing. It's a spiritual truth I think, a truth that is becoming harder and harder to find in music these days as artistic integrity is more often than not overruled by commercial interests. We just have to wait
& sometimes there's some poetry
if you turn your back long enough
and let it happen naturally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3-rzL5cgVQ
GM Chess & TaiQiGong Academy
I was maybe ten when this song came out and I could feel it then. This is the first time in years I've heard this song and it still gives me goosebumps, but now I gno why...
"Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
Once more with feeling
Give me love
Give me love
Give me love
Love"
Thanks for posting. YES Love.
actimelreef9
I am not in love
But I'm open to persuasion
East or west, where's the best
For romancing
With a friend, I can smile
But with a lover
I could hold my head back
I could really laugh, really laugh
Thank you
You took me dancing 'cross the floor
Cheek to cheek
But with a lover I could really move, really move
I could really dance, really dance
Really dance, really dance
I could really move, really move
Really move, really move
Read more: Joan Armatrading - Love And Affection Lyrics | MetroLyrics
J W
Me too.
What's funny to me, now, and also so sweet, is that I first heard Joan Armatrading from guy friends. (I'm female.)
I was the oldest in my family, but most of my friends happened to be the youngest in their families. We spent a lot of time sitting in basements, getting high... Ha ha... Like so many did. But my friends had a frikken ARSENAL of music from their older siblings.
Most of the best music I ever learned was like that. I still appreciate that those guys recognized great music and shared it. Men, women, soft or loud... just GOOD.
Appreciation.
john rowland
Criminally underrated artist in my opinion. This tune is right up there with the best ever written.
Senor Passo
Your opinion
Pinball Inc
100%
KlactoVeeSedstein
I was fortunate to see this beautiful lady (In every sense) at Cardiff's St David's Hall.
Blessings to you Joan.
This song is definitely in my top ten.
thunder tick
Oh god yes. This was an absolute masterpiece. No argument.
Stephen Bailes
I second that!
Air Ram
Sadly, I feel this woman never really got the recognition she absolutely deserved!
Terry Murphy
She did by the right people we know talent when we hear it
liam Finan
She wasn’t looking for that
Sue Vedo
Keep Wondering If I 'm Going To Die Of A Broken Heart?