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.
Stylo
Bobby Womack Lyrics
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Power on the motherboard, yes
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burns, firm and easy
And broadcast, so raw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Comin' on to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' on to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' on to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' on to the
Oh Stylo
Go for blossom in your soul
When you know your heart is light
Electric is the love
When the mako flies up from the bottom in your eyes
Then I'll know the twilight skies are not so broken hearted
If it's love, it's electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
Right now
Sing yourself out of depression, rise above
All recession, if I know your heart
Electric is the love
There's only one way
Let it pray a little while longer
It's got a way of passing through man and woman
In another world
In another world in the universe, oh
Right now
Here's what we got to do
If it's love, it's electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
That's what I'm talking 'bout
Love, electricity, shockwave central
Power on the motherboard, yes
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burns, firm and easy
And broadcast, so raw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Right now
The lyrics to Bobby Womack's song "Stylo" express a sense of powerful love and energy. The references to love as electricity and shockwaves suggest a strong and dynamic connection between two people. The lines "Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow" convey a feeling of intense passion and energy, as if the love between the two individuals is overwhelming and legendary.
The lyrics also mention the importance of staying positive and maintaining a strong attitude, despite any obstacles or hardships that may come their way. The line "Sing yourself out of depression, rise above all recession" suggests that music and love can serve as a form of escapism and can help one overcome difficult times.
The lyrics further explore the idea that love has the power to transcend boundaries and exist in another world or universe. The lines "In another world in the universe" imply that love is a universal force that can reach beyond the constraints of our earthly existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stylo" convey a message of the transformative power of love and the ability for it to bring light and energy into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, electricity, shockwave central
The intensity of love is electrifying, creating a powerful force that resonates deeply
Power on the motherboard, yes
The strength and impact of this love is compared to the energy of a computer, symbolizing its ability to empower and drive
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
This love pushes boundaries, overwhelms with its intensity, and shines brightly, capturing attention and admiration
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Like the combination of sunshine and thunder, this love brings joy and excitement, and it should be embraced and maintained
Yes, the lantern burns, firm and easy
The flame of love inside burns steadily and strongly, providing warmth and comfort
And broadcast, so raw and neatly
This love is expressed openly and authentically, both raw and refined in its delivery
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Just like the harmony of thunder and sunshine, challenges can be overcome by putting effort into resolving them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dante Terrell Smith, Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hihseu
The lyrics:
Love, electricity, shockwave central
Power on the motherboard, yes!
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burn, burn that easy
And broadcast, so Explainraw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Oh stylo
Go forth, blossom in your soul
When you know your heart is light
Electric is the love
When the mako flies
Up from the bottom in your eyes
Then I know the twilight skies
Are not so broken hearted
If it's love is electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night.
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
Right now
Sing yourself
Out of depression, rise above
Always searching if I know your heart
Electric is the love.
There's only one way
Let it pray a little while longer
It's got a way of passing through man and woman
In another world
In another world, in the universe
Right now
Here's what we got to do
If it's love is electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night.
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
Love, electricity, shockwave central
Power on the motherboard, yes!
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burn, burn that easy
And broadcast, so Explainraw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Right now!
@GYUUN
This Video is a Gem ! LYRICS :-
Love, electricity, shockwave central
Power on the motherboard, yes!
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burn, burn that easy
And broadcast, so Explainraw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Overload, overload, overload
Comin' up to the
Oh stylo
Go forth, blossom in your soul
When you know your heart is light
Electric is the love
When the mako flies
Up from the bottom in your eyes
Then I know the twilight skies
Are not so broken hearted
If it's love is electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night.
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
Right now
Sing yourself
Out of depression, rise above
Always searching if I know your heart
Electric is the love.
There's only one way
Let it pray a little while longer
It's got a way of passing through man and woman
In another world
In another world, in the universe
Right now
Here's what we got to do
If it's love is electric
It'll be flowing on the streets
Night after night.
Just to get through the week
Sometimes it's hard
Love, electricity, shockwave central
Power on the motherboard, yes!
Push up, overload, legendary heavy glow
Sunshine, thunder roll, keep this on
Yes, the lantern burn, burn that easy
And broadcast, so Explainraw and neatly
Thunder roll, sunshine, work it out
@smittywerbenjaegermanjense4035
I love the moment where Murdoc desperately raises the side-view window as if its gonna stop Bruce shooting at him
@stickmanguy4394
Me to
@thegetdown5060
@@stickmanguy4394 mind looking up this band The Impures new single TIME
@antman8845
His face cracks me up there
@squarebreads
That's the greatest thing ever
@markus9415
Murdoc's car is the equivelant of death proof. And it's for a reason. When in that car you cannot be killed ( Raising the window did not stop the bullet ). Funny side story. The car is magical... ( Hence the transformation )
@J4mJ4r
2:56
2D - "It's Bruce!"
Murdoc - 👁️👁️ please say sike
👄
@aviongamer6892
_Clickb4ited _ underrated comment
@ulquiXgrimm
_Clickb4ited _ I don’t laugh at a lot of comments but this one is definitely underrated.
@jellyuser
Oh God