Taking after their father, who sang gospel music, Bobby Womack and his brothers formed their own group in 1952. In 1954, under the moniker Curtis Womack and the Womack Brothers, the group issued the Pennant single, "Buffalo Bill". Bobby Womack was only ten years old at the time. Sam Cooke took an interest in the Womack Brothers, and they recorded for Cooke's SAR record label in the early 1960s. Renamed the Valentinos, and encouraged by Cooke to go in a more secular and commercial direction, they scored a hit with Womack's "It's All Over Now" in 1964; the Rolling Stones' version of the song became a major hit, earning Womack generous royalty payments.
Sam Cooke died in late 1964; Womack married Cooke's widow, Barbara, a short time later, creating something of a scandal. Things became even more complicated when his younger brother, Cecil, married Cooke's daughter, Linda. As a session guitarist, Womack worked at producer Chips Moman's American Studios in Memphis, and played on recordings by Joe Tex and The Box Tops. Until this point, around 1967, he had had little success as a solo artist, but at American he began to record a string of classic soul-music singles including the 1968 "What Is This" (his first chart hit), "It's Gonna Rain" and "More Than I Can Stand," all of which featured his elegant, understated rhythm-guitar work and his impassioned vocals. During this period he became known as a songwriter, contributing many songs to the repertoire of Wilson Pickett; these include "I'm in Love" and "I'm a Midnight Mover."
After moving to the United Artists label in the early '70s, he released the album Communication, and on an album with guitarist Gabor Szabo introduced his song "Breezin'," which later became a hit for George Benson. He also became known for his interesting taste in cover versions, essaying Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin' " as well as "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)" and James Taylor's "Fire and Rain'" and "California Dreamin'." Perhaps his most well-known work from this period is as guitarist on Sly & the Family Stone's 1971 There's a Riot Goin' On.
He continued to have hits into the '70s; these include "Lookin' for a Love" (a remake of his 1962 Valentinos single), "Across 110th Street," "Woman's Gotta Have It" (covered by James Taylor in 1976), "You're Welcome, Stop on By," and the masterful "Daylight." All are excellent examples of burnished yet gritty 1970s soul music, and reveal a pop-music sensibility akin to that of Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield.
Bobby Womack's 1981 album The Poet was a surprise hit and contained the hit single "If You Think You're Lonely Now." K-Ci Hailey, a notable admirer of Womack's work, covered "If You Think You're Lonely Now" in 1994. The song is referenced in Mariah Carey's song "We Belong Together", a number-one hit in June 2005. Carey sings "I can't sleep at night /When you are on my mind / Bobby Womack's on the radio / Singing to me: 'If you think you're lonely now.'"
Film director Quentin Tarantino used "Across 110th Street" (which, in a different version, had been the title song of the 1972 movie) in the opening and closing sequences of his 1997 film Jackie Brown.
A 2003 Saab commercial shone a spotlight on Womack’s interpretation of "California Dreamin'".
In 2010, Womack contributed lyrics and sang on "Stylo" alongside Mos Def, the first single from the third Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach. Womack was told to sing whatever was on his mind during the recording of "Stylo". "I was in there for an hour going crazy about love and politics, getting it off my chest", said Womack.[4] He also provides vocals on the song "Cloud of Unknowing".
In 2010 Bobby Womack appeared on the main pyramid stage at Glastonbury with the Gorillaz.
The Bravest Man in the World Songfacts reports in 2012, Womack's first album of original material since 1994's Resurrection was released. The Bravest Man in the World was produced by Damon Albarn of Gorillaz and XL Recordings boss, Richard Russell.
Womack died on June 27, 2014 at age 70.
Falling In Love Again
Bobby Womack Lyrics
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I used to walk around lookin' for someone
Someone, someone will love me
Oh why, I thought that dreams were out of reach for me?
And my heart had seized to beat
Then you came, you came and you touched me
Now I am feelin' my heart beat again
Falling in love again
And I am feelin' my heart beating so fast
And I feel it could last with you
Falling in love again
Falling in love again
Caught in a mystic reality
That's the way I felt that moment I laid eyes on your soul
And in a while you became the fire
That kissed me warm from the cold
The only one I wanna hold
Can't you see you make love me so much more?
And I am feelin' my heart beat again
Don't have to pretend no more
Falling in love again
And I am feelin' my heart beat so fast
Feel it could last with you
You got me falling in love again
Falling in love again
Right now, right now
I am feelin' my heart beat again
I feel I could win this time
'Cause you got me falling in love again
And I am feelin' my heart beat so fast
I feel it heal at last with you
'Cause I am falling in love again
Falling in love again
The song "Falling In Love Again" by Bobby Womack is a powerful ballad about the transformative power of love. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair before they met the person who gave them a new lease on life. They talk about how they used to wander aimlessly, searching for love, until they found their special someone who ignited a flame within them. The person they encountered became the fire that warmed them and made them feel alive again. The song conveys a deep sense of longing as the singer declares that they are "falling in love again" and their heart beats faster with anticipation.
The lyrics of this song speak to the heart of those who have ever felt alone or unloved. It captures the feeling of finding that special person who makes all the difference in the world. The song is a testament to the transformative power of love, giving people hope and reminding them that it's never too late to fall in love again.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a full time fantasy
I used to daydream, but now I'm fully immersed in a fantasy of finding love
I used to walk around lookin' for someone
I used to search aimlessly for a partner
Someone, someone will love me
I hoped for someone to love me
Oh why, I thought that dreams were out of reach for me?
I felt that finding love was impossible for me
And my heart had ceased to beat
I had given up hope of finding love
Then you came, you came and you touched me
But then I met you, and everything changed
Now I am feelin' my heart beat again
I feel alive and hopeful again
And I feel I could win this time
I believe that love is possible for me now
Caught in a mystic reality
I am living in a romantic and enchanting world
That's the way I felt that moment I laid eyes on your soul
When I first saw you, I was captivated by your personality
And in a while you became the fire
After getting to know you, you ignited a passion in me
That kissed me warm from the cold
You brought me comfort and warmth when I was feeling alone
The only one I wanna hold
I only want to be with you
Can't you see you make love me so much more?
You make me feel loved and complete
Don't have to pretend no more
I don't have to pretend to be someone else around you
You got me falling in love again
You've captured my heart and I'm falling in love with you all over again
Right now, right now
At this moment
I feel it could last with you
I believe that our love could be long-lasting
'Cause I am falling in love again
Because I am falling in love with you again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, DAN CHRISTIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adherent of Lady Columbia
Every song ive encountered has been pure gold
Vincent MCCOY
Love is good
Cavorris West
Energetic
Larry Rhoades
True music
Bobby Langston
Don't know who gave this thumbs down...they tripping
Burbeuh
Legend never die ❤️🕊
4ever Legend ❤️🕊
JayServesNoOne
Read up on him I wouldn't call him a legend if you knew what he did but his music is so good
Positively E
Forgot about this one. I think this one was on "Someday We'll be Free," too!
Cecile Povich
Sex and love addiction.