They were married on June 30, 1975, only days after Cher's divorce from Sonny Bono was finalized. Their son Elijah Blue Allman (of the band Deadsy) was born on July 10, 1976.
The product of the two singers' unlikely and turbulent relationship and marriage, Allman and Woman attempted an even more unlikely musical melding of Allman's Southern rock with Cher's idiosyncratic, personality-driven pop. The uncharacteristically airblown cover notwithstanding, Allman's musical ideas and singing generally took the lead.
The album was not well-received; the 1979 Rolling Stone Record Guide said "It's hard to imagine a more inappropriate combination ... It's the bottom of the barrel after a long fall for Gregg, and more of the same for Cher," and rated the album "Worthless". Two the Hard Way was not a commercial success either; by the time the 1983 edition of the same guide had come out, the album was out of print. The album has never been released on CD or iTunes. According to Billboard, Cher owned this album's master right and Warner had no right to reissue.
To promote the release of the album Cher and Allman played a mini tour called the Two the Hard Way Tour. However, the tour led to the final breakup of the couple. While pre-tour publicity had emphasized that Gregg Allman was free from drug and alcohol problems, Cher discovered during the tour that Gregg Allman's drinking had returned, and once the tour was complete, she told him that their marriage finally was done for good.
They separated after two years of marriage and finalized their divorce in 1979.
You Don't Love Me
Allman and Woman Lyrics
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You don't love me yes I know
You don't love me pretty baby
You don't love me yes I know
Well if you leave me pretty baby
Don't you know you're gonna hurt me so
Well I'm gonna tell my mother
Well I'm gonna tell my sweet mother
I'm gonna talk to my father too
Well I'm gonna tell everybody
What those young girls will do to you
Well I'm gonna tell my mother
I'm gonna talk to my father too
Yes I'm gonna tell my sweet mother
I'm gonna have a word with my father too
Well I'm gonna tell everybody
What those young girls will do to you
Goodbye now pretty baby
If I don't see you no more
Lord goodbye now pretty baby
If I never see you no more
Well if you think I'll be your fool Lord
You better be on your merry way
The Allman and Woman's song, "You Don't Love Me," is a poignant tune that speaks to the pain of being in a relationship where one partner is just going through the motions. The song's haunting melody highlights the sense of hopelessness and despair that typifies such relationships. The lyrics express the singer's realization that they are not truly loved, despite their initial hopes and dreams. The singer acknowledges that they are aware of their partner's lack of love, yet they cannot help hoping and yearning for something real.
The song's opening lines, "You don't love me pretty baby / You don't love me yes I know," set the tone for the rest of the song, conveying a sense of resignation and sadness. The repetition of the phrase "You don't love me" reinforces the idea that the singer is trying to come to terms with a painful reality. The line "Well if you leave me pretty baby / Don't you know you're gonna hurt me so" underscores the importance of acknowledging the truth in a relationship, as clinging to false hope can ultimately lead to greater pain.
The remainder of the lyrics emphasize the singer's determination to confront the issue head-on, seeking support from their family and friends. The lines "Well I'm gonna tell my mother / I'm gonna talk to my father too" and "Well I'm gonna tell everybody / What those young girls will do to you" suggest a desire to warn others about the dangers of falling for someone who is not truly invested in the relationship. The song ends with the singer bidding farewell to their partner, acknowledging that they deserve better than being someone's fool.
Overall, "You Don't Love Me" is a powerful meditation on the pain and disappointment that can result from unrequited love. It urges listeners to be honest with themselves and their partners about their feelings, and to seek support from those who love and care for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't love me pretty baby
I know that you don't truly love me, my dear
You don't love me yes I know
I have come to terms with the fact that your love for me is not genuine
Well if you leave me pretty baby
If you choose to depart from my life
Don't you know you're gonna hurt me so
You should be aware that your decision will cause me immense pain
Well I'm gonna tell my mother
I am going to confide in my mother about my heartbreak
I'm gonna talk to my father too
I will also seek advice and support from my father
Well I'm gonna tell my sweet mother
My kind and loving mother will be the first person I turn to for comfort
I'm gonna talk to my father too
I will also discuss my troubles with my father, who will offer his guidance
Well I'm gonna tell everybody
I plan to share my experience with those around me
What those young girls will do to you
I want others to be aware of the hurt and pain that can be caused by young women like you
Goodbye now pretty baby
Farewell, my lovely one
If I don't see you no more
If we never meet again
Lord goodbye now pretty baby
I bid you farewell, dear one
If I never see you no more
If we never cross paths again
Well if you think I'll be your fool Lord
If you believe that I will continue to fall for your games
You better be on your merry way
It would be best for you to move on and leave me be
Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ellas McDaniel, Willie Cobbs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sjd5750
This whole album is a masterpiece.
@jamesbarta5452
..an essential in my collection
@kitkornhaus7475
They knew how to bring it,live in concert
@davidkonley5927
Don't you know it!. Carved my life!...............
@tedschmidt3288
Absolutely!
@gerardwashack7097
This is one of the best guitar solos that I have ever listened to!!!
@mchristr
Back when guitar solos were melodic and would bring tears to your eyes. The most influential live album in my music education.
@gregorylesley9885
My brother gave me Fillmore East for Christmas when he got home from Vietnam. Best present I ever got.
@MrCretemaniam
I heard that man
@stephentaddonio814
Facts🎼🔥