Neville charted again, in 1989, when he collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on three consecutive duets: Don't Know Much, All My Life, and When Something Is Wrong with My Baby, the first two reached Number One on the Adult Contemporary charts. Neville has released more than 20 singles, including three Number Ones on the Adult Contemporary format, and a fourth on the R&B format.
His other hits have included Everybody Plays the Fool, his successful 1991 cover of the 1972 Main Ingredient song, that reached #8 on the Hot 100; Don't Take Away My Heaven, Hercules and Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You (The Rain Song). Neville's biggest solo successes have been on the Adult Contemporary chart, where "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Everybody Plays the Fool" all reached Number One.
Aaron signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics, released on September 19, 2006. The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Neville, and others. The album's first single was a remake of The Impressions' 1963 classic It's All Right.
On October 27, 2006, Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He sang Stand By Me" and Ain't No Sunshine, from his album, Bring It on Home β¦ The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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Aaron Neville Lyrics
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If you won't let me
It ain't no way for me
To give you all you need
If you won't let me give all of me
I know that a mans duty
Is to have and love a woman
Oh but how can I, how can I,
How can I give you all the things I can
If you're tying both of my hands
It ain't no way, it ain't no way,
Just ain't no way, ain't no way, baby
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
Stop trying to be someone you're not
The hard cold truth is, woman,
You paid too much for what you got
And if you need me, baby,
Say, say you do,
Baby, I , baby, baby,
Don't you know that I need you
It ain't no way
I tell you that it ain't no way,
It ain't no way, it ain't no way baby,
Baby, baby, baby
Just ain't no way, sure ain't no way
It ain't no way for me to love you
If you won't let me
The song "Ain't No Sunshine" by Aaron Neville is a classic song that explores the feelings of emptiness and loneliness that come with the absence of a loved one. The song opens with the haunting statement "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone," which immediately sets a melancholy tone. The singer describes how the darkness lingers every day that the woman he loves is away. He's left wondering where she's gone and whether she'll ever return, which adds to his feeling of uncertainty and loss. He states that the house doesn't feel like a home when she's gone, and he can't seem to shake the feeling of isolation that he experiences in her absence.
The repeated "I know" throughout the song is like a lament of resignation - the singer knows that there's nothing he can do to change the situation. He's seemingly powerless in the face of his feelings of heartbreak and loneliness. The repeated line "hey, I won't leave that young thing alone" seems to indicate that the singer may have played a part in driving away the woman he loves. However, it's unclear whether he's repeating this line to reassure himself or as an affirmation of his love for her.
Overall, "Ain't No Sunshine" is a poignant song that explores the pain of separation and loss. It's a beautifully written and performed song that resonates with people regardless of their age, ethnicity, or gender.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The singer feels that the mood is gloomy when the person is not around.
Only darkness everyday
There is a lack of joy and light in life when the person is absent.
And she's always gone too long
The person is away for extended periods of time, making the singer feel lonely.
Anytime she goes away
Every time the person leaves, the artist feels the negative impact of their absence.
I wonder this time where she's gone
The artist is curious about the person's whereabouts.
I wonder if she's gone to stay
The singer fears that the person may leave permanently.
Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
The singer reiterates that the person's absence causes a lack of happiness and positivity.
And this house just ain't no home, anytime she goes away
The artist feels like their home is empty without the person's presence.
I know, I know, I know [Repeats]
The artist repeats their declaration to emphasize their point on the impact of the person's absence.
Hey I won't leave that young thing alone
The artist is committed to being faithful and not straying from the person he cares about.
This house just ain't no home, anytime she goes away
The singer reiterates that the absence of the person makes their home feel lifeless and unhappy.
Anytime she goes away
The artist repeats their sentiment about the negative impact of the person leaving.
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Written by: Carolyn Franklin
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@benjaminkreger4104
His voice is simply amazing. It's amazing what he can do with that voice. Very unique voice
@thomasdearie4885
Such pleasure to hear a voice that paints a song so vividly and with the passion it deserves
@michelewinter4613
One of a kind... one word to describe his voice just one ... magnificent...β€οΈ
@bonniesturgess9441
Aaron neville,... the man's voice is eternal... his soothing sound, there is no other
@rubycat13
OMG! What a voice he has. He sings with soul.
@bruceboyers761
The man has a voice from heaven.
@northerngirl612
Love this version...there's just something about this man's voice that is soothing
@natestuller2953
Tell me about it
@yvana58
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@sandrapoulakos756
Fabulous rendition! Such a beautiful voice.