Born in Salem (near Ann Arbor), Michigan, Lewis was writing and recording by her teens with producer Ollie McLaughlin. (McLaughlin was a black DJ at Ann Arbor radio station WHRV, now WAAM, who is also credited with discovering Del Shannon.) Her first single release in 1962, the uptempo "My Heart Went Do Dat Da," did not chart nationally but was a local hit in the Detroit area. She wrote all of the songs on her debut LP (including the hit "Hello Stranger"). Though her follow-ups did not have the same success, her song "Someday We're Gonna Love Again" was covered by The Searchers for a British Invasion hit.
In the 1960s, Lewis recorded in New York City, with producers Bert Berns and Jerry Wexler, leading to commercially-successful hits like "Baby I'm Yours" which is written by Van McCoy ('The Hustle'1975) and "Make Me Your Baby." At the end of the decade she released a grittier-sounding album on Stax Records, and after its lack of commercial success, she began to withdraw from music.
However, over the next decade, a number of other artists had success with Lewis' songs, most notably Yvonne Elliman, who made the U.S. Top 20 (and #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart) and the UK Top 30 with her version of "Hello Stranger" in 1977. "Baby I'm Yours" also charted in versions by Jody Miller and Debby Boone (the B-side of her single "God Knows"). In Canada, Suzanne Stevens had a hit in 1975 with a disco version of "Make Me Your Baby". Cover versions of Barbara Lewis' tracks continue into the new millennium with the Arctic Monkeys including a version of "Baby I'm Yours" as a B-side to their 2006 single, "Leave Before The Lights Come On".
In 1995, Lewis' "Baby I'm Yours” was featured on the Bridges of Madison County soundtrack. She was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1999.
The backup group on many songs from the album "Hello Stranger" are The Dells who enjoyed some hits of their own.
Love Makes the World Go 'Round
Barbara Lewis Lyrics
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And love makes the seesaws go up and down
And it makes trees grow tall
And the most important thing of all
It makes a boy and girl
Say they feel so good, now
Without love, flowers wouldn't grow in the spring
Well, everybody needs love
And to watch the twinkling stars above
It makes a boy and girl
I'm talkin' 'bout feel so good
Now, everybody needs love
Just to watch the twinkling stars above
It makes a boy and girl
Say they feel so fine, now
Love, love, love makes you cry now
That goes for Deon, Myrna, Bobby, Joe, and Honey
Even you and I
Well, I can prove to you
That these facts of love are so true
They make the boy and girl
Every time, say now, feel so good
Love, oh love, love can you make you cry now
Love, oh, but love can never gonna die
So you better get with it
Or you might miss it
So hip, honey hip, get yourself together
Barbara Lewis's song "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" is essentially an ode to love, which she believes is the driving force behind every aspect of life. She asserts that love makes everything possible, including causing the world to go round, making seesaws go up and down, making trees grow tall, making flowers bloom in the spring, and even making birds sing.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of love between a boy and a girl, as it makes them feel so good and so fine. Without love, life would not be worth living, and as the final verse suggests, love can make you cry, but it can never die. In a world where everything is constantly changing, love remains a constant and powerful force.
Overall, "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" is a romantic and optimistic song that reinforces the power and necessity of love in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You know love makes the world go round
Love is what keeps the world moving forward
And love makes the seesaws go up and down
Love is what brings joy and excitement to everyday experiences
And it makes trees grow tall
Love is what gives life and growth to the natural world
And the most important thing of all
Out of all the things love does, the most crucial is its ability to connect people
It makes a boy and girl
Say they feel so good, now
Love is what makes people feel happy and fulfilled
Without love, flowers wouldn't grow in the spring
Love is what inspires growth, new beginnings, and beauty
And without spring, yeah the birdies just wouldn't sing
Love is what gives us reasons to celebrate and be joyous
Well, everybody needs love
And to watch the twinkling stars above
Love is a fundamental human need that connects us to something greater than ourselves
It makes a boy and girl
I'm talkin' 'bout feel so good
Love is what brings us pure and innocent joy
Now, everybody needs love
Just to watch the twinkling stars above
Love is what brings meaning and purpose to our lives
It makes a boy and girl
Say they feel so fine, now
Love is what elevates us to feel our best selves
Love, love, love makes you cry now
That goes for Deon, Myrna, Bobby, Joe, and Honey
Even you and I
Love has the power to move us to both tears of joy and sorrow, and everyone experiences it
Well, I can prove to you
That these facts of love are so true
They make the boy and girl
Every time, say now, feel so good
Love is real and can be objectively proven through its effects on people's emotions
Love, oh love, love can you make you cry now
Love, oh, but love can never gonna die
Love is both powerful and eternal
So you better get with it
Or you might miss it
So hip, honey hip, get yourself together
Love is something not to be taken for granted, and we should embrace it whenever it comes our way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Deon Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Main
I stumbled upon this song while watching the movie "Focus-Will Smith". Awesomeeeee voice, song, compilation 🥰🥰🥰
Carol's Oldies/Soul
Another favorite of mine, Eric. Keep them coming! Have a good one.. Carol
Eric
Definitely a favorite of mine also, Carol. This lovely lady has a voice with a whole lot of feeling. Have a great afternoon. Eric
Mariusz Domaszewicz
Very beautiful! Greetings:-)
Eric
Pleased you liked this lovely song by the beautiful Barbara Lewis. Thank you for your comment, Mariusz.
Toni René
eric this song is so pretty. thank you. toni
Eric
My pleasure, Toni. Hope all is well with you and the family. Have a great rest of the week. Eric
Luciano Rodrigues
like si estas aqui por la peilcula focus
Michael Dabney Jr
June 2019
Jordy Maldonado
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