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.
Trust Me
Bobby Womack Lyrics
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I heard somebody say, oh, "The older the grape
Sweeter the wine, sweeter the wine"
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day, yeah
That's the price you've got to pay
Please, a little more time
Takes a road runner just a little bit uh-longer, dear
Oh, to make up my mind, I gotta make up my mind
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day
That's the price that we both got to pay
I gotta know, know that I'm ready, oh ready to settle down
'Cause I think too much of your loving, baby
Yeah, I don't wanna mess your life around!
So if you love me like you tell me that you're doing, dear
You shouldn't mind paying the price, any price, any price
Love is supposed to be that special kind of thing
Make anybody want to sacrifice
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day
That's the price we both gotta pay
Trust in me baby, trust in me baby
Trust in my love, in my heart
Keep the faith, baby, keep the faith in me, dear, in my love
Don't turn your face away from me, dear, oh you leave a lost girl
Oh, don't turn your love away, no no no no no no no
You gotta believe in me, baby, yeah, trust me dear, oh
The song "Trust In Me" by Bobby Womack is about a man asking for his lover's patience while he figures out what he wants from their relationship. He acknowledges that his love for her is still in its early stages and that it requires time to grow. He compares it to a seed that needs to be nurtured, and if given enough time, it will blossom into something beautiful. He tells his lover that he needs a little more time to make up his mind about settling down with her. He understands that love is a special thing that requires sacrifice, and he is willing to pay the price for their relationship to work.
The line "The older the grape/Sweeter the wine" suggests that as time passes, their love will become deeper and more profound. He also mentions the saying "Takes a road runner just a little bit uh-longer" to emphasize that some things take longer to develop, and their love is one of those things. He reassures his lover that she can trust him and his love, and he urges her to keep the faith in their relationship.
In conclusion, "Trust In Me" is a heartfelt love song that shows the importance of patience and trust in a relationship. The lyrics encourage lovers to give each other time and space to grow and mature, and they emphasize the beauty that can come from a love that is nurtured over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust in me, baby, give me time, gimme time, um gimme time
Please be patient with me my love, I need more time to prove myself to you.
I heard somebody say, oh, 'The older the grape
Sweeter the wine, sweeter the wine'
As wine ages, it becomes better and more valuable. The longer we are together, the deeper and more valuable our love will become.
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day, yeah
That's the price you've got to pay
Our love needs time to grow and become stronger, but it will be worth the wait and effort.
Takes a road runner just a little bit uh-longer, dear
Oh, to make up my mind, I gotta make up my mind
It may take a bit longer for me to make a decision, but I need to take the time to really think about it and make the right choice for us.
I gotta know, know that I'm ready, oh ready to settle down
'Cause I think too much of your loving, baby
Yeah, I don't wanna mess your life around!
I need to be sure that I am ready to commit to you and settle down, because I care deeply about you and don't want to cause any harm or disruption in your life.
So if you love me like you tell me that you're doing, dear
You shouldn't mind paying the price, any price, any price
Love is supposed to be that special kind of thing
Make anybody want to sacrifice
If you truly love me, then you will be willing to put in the time, effort, and sacrifices necessary to make our love work and grow.
Trust in me baby, trust in me baby
Trust in my love, in my heart
Keep the faith, baby, keep the faith in me, dear, in my love
Don't turn your face away from me, dear, oh you leave a lost girl
Oh, don't turn your love away, no no no no no no no
You gotta believe in me, baby, yeah, trust me dear, oh
Please continue to trust and have faith in our love, don't give up on me or turn away from me. I need you to believe in me and our love for each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Womack
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marquez27jones
After knowing the backstory and then listening to this…
I’m speechless 💀
@sierria64
Womack was a cold backstabbing. A peice of work😮
@215khalil6
What’s the back story
@aDDmoreJuiceTV
He was creeping with Sam Cook's wife behind his back. This Song by Bobby Womack, 1985, was him telling on himself. Womack was a favored student of Sam Cooke, the rich & influential R&B singer-songwriter. He was murdered in 1964. Just 3 months later, Womack married Cook's widow. Bobby Womack then took the hot mess to the next level, sleeping with Sam Cooke's daughter and wife. Womack is one of the most diabolical cats to ever croon a tune.🤦♂🤦♂
@KeishaHart2
Sam Cooke never saw it coming....then again Sam got killed cheating, so....
@DN-kv1un
Well... if you think the “backstory” of this song has anything to do with Sam Cooke, then fortunately your “speechless” problem should be clearing up very soon...
Sam Cooke was already dead (for 20 years) - when this song was written, recorded, and released. The song has nothing to do with Sam Cooke. The song is about something else. And someone else.
And btw, if you think it is just a random occurrence, that this video poster has your misinformed comment featured at the top of this comments page - think again.
@gloccstarsleepy9132
He put his soul into that “I can’t help but hopin THAT HE NEVER COMES HOME”😂😂😂 cold as ice🥶🥶
@vinkeyla23
🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
@MrPayne-pk6kl
😂😂😂
@ynicjay01
Real talk man long live bobby