Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.
In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.
In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.
Deal With the Preacher
Bad Company Lyrics
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You need it too, the kind that makes you feel so good, baby
I want to give, give you all the love you need
Well, I'm a loner, and that's the way I want to be, yeah
Let me say as the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love
Just as you and I, watchin' the morning sky, oh yeah
Here's why : can't make a deal with the preacher, oh yeah, yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, now
Angel, you came to my window
Angel, you came to my door
I was a fool and I let you in
I sure ain't no fool anymore!
Yeah, yeah, you better believe me right now baby
Oh, yeah
As the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love, mm
Just as you and I, watchin' the morning sky
And somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye
I can't make a deal with the preacher, you know yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, yeah, yeah
Heaven knows me by now
I can't make a deal, oh no, no, no, no
I love you baby, I love you baby
I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, yeah, yeah
You know and I can't make no bargain in heaven
Listen, I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, oh, oh
And I can't make no bargain in heaven, oh yeah
Make a deal...
The lyrics of Bad Company's Deal With the Preacher suggest a yearning for love from the singer, one that he has never experienced before. He acknowledges a similar desire in his partner as well. The singer expresses his willingness to give all the love he can and yet admits that he is a loner and prefers it that way. Despite wanting to hold on, he realizes that it is time to say goodbye because he can't make a deal or bargain with the preacher or in heaven, suggesting the impossibility of getting what he wants from a higher being. The lyrics also indicate that the singer's relationship with his partner was a foolish act in the past, but he has learned from his mistake and is no fool anymore.
The first verse seems to suggest a desperate need for love from both the singer and his partner, looking for comfort and something that makes them both feel fulfilled. The reference to watching the morning sky and the sun may symbolize a new beginning or a fresh start, but the realization that there can be no deal with the preacher or bargain in heaven reveals a feeling of hopelessness and futility. The chorus repeats the theme of impossibility, and despite his love, the singer cannot change the situation. Ultimately, the singer seems to accept that he can't make a deal, but instead chooses to cherish the love he has while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, the kind I've never known before
I'm looking for a love that I haven't experienced before.
You need it too, the kind that makes you feel so good, baby
You also want a love that makes you feel happy and fulfilled.
I want to give, give you all the love you need
I'm willing to love you with my all and make sure you're satisfied.
Well, I'm a loner, and that's the way I want to be, yeah
Despite wanting to love someone, I still want to be alone and love myself too.
Let me say as the sun climbs across the sky above
As the sun rises in the sky, let me tell you.
So your smile filled me with a stronger love
Your smile made me feel more intensely in love with you.
Just as you and I, watchin' the morning sky, oh yeah
We're together, watching the morning sky.
Somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye, yeah, yeah
Despite our time together, I know it's time to end things.
Here's why : can't make a deal with the preacher, oh yeah, yeah
I can't come to an agreement with a religious figure, no matter how much I try.
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, now
I can't negotiate a deal with a higher power.
Angel, you came to my window
You came to me unexpectedly and brought happiness.
Angel, you came to my door
You knocked on my door and brought joy into my life.
I was a fool and I let you in
I made a mistake by opening up to you.
I sure ain't no fool anymore!
I've learned my lesson and won't make the same mistake twice.
You better believe me right now baby
You should trust me and my feelings for you.
As the sun climbs across the sky above
As the sun rises in the sky once again.
So your smile filled me with a stronger love, mm
Your smile made my love for you even stronger.
Just as you and I, watchin' the morning sky
We're still watching the morning sky together.
And somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye
Despite everything, I still know it's time to say goodbye.
Heaven knows me by now
God knows me through and through.
I can't make a deal, oh no, no, no, no
I'm unable to come to an agreement, no matter how much I want to.
I love you baby, I love you baby
I love you deeply, my dear.
Make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
I wish I could come to some kind of agreement.
You know and I can't make no bargain in heaven
But we both know that it's impossible to make a deal with a higher power.
Listen, I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
I repeat, I'm unable to come to an agreement.
Make a deal, make a deal, oh, oh
I wish we could make a deal, but it's impossible.
And I can't make no bargain in heaven, oh yeah
And I can't make a deal with a higher power, no matter how much I wish I could.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICK RALPHS, PAUL RODGERS, PAUL BERNARD RODGERS
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MIKE NA
AWESOME SONG! Brings back so many good memories.
I need love, the kind I've never known before
You need it too, the kind that makes you feel so good, baby
I want to give, give you all the love you need
Well, I'm a loner, and that's the way I want to be, yeah
Let me say as the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love
Just as you and I, watching the morning sky, oh yeah
Somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye, yeah, yeah
Here's why : can't make a deal with the preacher, oh yeah, yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, now
Angel, you came to my window
Angel, you came to my door
I was a fool and I let you in
I sure ain't no fool anymore!
Yeah, yeah, you better believe me right now baby
Oh, yeah
As the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love, mm
Just as you and I, watching the morning sky
And somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye
I can't make a deal with the preacher, you know yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, yeah, yeah
Heaven knows me by now
I can't make a deal, oh no, no, no, no
I love you baby, I love you baby
I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, yeah, yeah
You know and I can't make no bargain in heaven
Listen, I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, oh, oh
And I can't make no bargain in heaven, oh yeah
Make a deal...
Dom Russo
I need love, the kind I've never known before.
You need it, too, the kind that makes you feel so good, baby.
I want to give, give you all the love you need.
Well, I'm a loner, and that's the way I want to be, Yeah.
Let me say. As the sun climbs across the sky above,
So your smile filled me with a stronger love.
Just as you and I, watchin' the morning sky, oh, yeah.
Somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye, Yeah, yeah.
Here's why: can't make a deal with the preacher, oh, yeah, yeah.
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, now.
Angel, you came to my window, Angel, you came to my door.
I was a fool and I let you in; I sure ain't no fool anymore!
Yeah, yeah, you better believe me right now baby.
Oh, yeah.
As the sun climbs across the sky above,
So your smile, filled me with a stronger love, mm.
Just as you and I, we're watchin' the morning sky,
And somehow I know, it's time for me to say goodbye.
I can't make a deal with the preacher, you know yeah.
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, yeah, yeah.
Heaven knows me by now.
I can't make a deal, oh no, no, no,
no.
I love you baby, I love you baby.
I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal,
Make a deal, make a deal. Yeah, yeah.
You know and I can't make no bargain in heaven,
Listen, I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal,
Make a deal, make a deal, oh, oh.
And I can't make no bargain in heaven, oh yeah.
Make a deal...
Jim Varlas
In my opinion, this is Bad Co at their hard-rockin' best. Paul's vocals near the end are fantastic!!
Jack Sustman
I agree!
Manny Ruiz
I attended a Paul Rogers concert in 2004. He did all Free and Bad Co. songs. Killer singer. One of the best British soul singers ever. A total Badass. God bless you Paul.
Krista Brewer
Who could thumbs down this??? Every Song on this Album is a Classic!
Denise Hampton
Oh stuuuraight up !!!
krista brewer
Yes it is!!!!❤
Killerkarotte1
Only Edgelords can do this
MIKE NA
AWESOME SONG! Brings back so many good memories.
I need love, the kind I've never known before
You need it too, the kind that makes you feel so good, baby
I want to give, give you all the love you need
Well, I'm a loner, and that's the way I want to be, yeah
Let me say as the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love
Just as you and I, watching the morning sky, oh yeah
Somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye, yeah, yeah
Here's why : can't make a deal with the preacher, oh yeah, yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, now
Angel, you came to my window
Angel, you came to my door
I was a fool and I let you in
I sure ain't no fool anymore!
Yeah, yeah, you better believe me right now baby
Oh, yeah
As the sun climbs across the sky above
So your smile filled me with a stronger love, mm
Just as you and I, watching the morning sky
And somehow I know it's time for me to say goodbye
I can't make a deal with the preacher, you know yeah
And I can't make a bargain in heaven, yeah, yeah
Heaven knows me by now
I can't make a deal, oh no, no, no, no
I love you baby, I love you baby
I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, yeah, yeah
You know and I can't make no bargain in heaven
Listen, I can't make a deal, make a deal, make a deal
Make a deal, make a deal, oh, oh
And I can't make no bargain in heaven, oh yeah
Make a deal...
CPR4LIFE
I need love, the kind I've never known before.
You need it too, the kind that makes you feel secure.
:-)
Cockney Red
70's classic rock.....cannot be touched.