Cornell, or Cornel, Campbell started recording in 1956, cutting shuffle and… Read Full Bio ↴Cornell, or Cornel, Campbell started recording in 1956, cutting shuffle and early ska tunes like "My Treasure" and "Don't Want Your Loving" at the ubiquitous Studio One for Coxsone Dodd. His singing style is delicate and ephemeral, making heavy use of falsetto. His stint at Studio One produced some beautiful tunes like Stars, Queen Of The Minstrels, Magic Spell, Trick In The Book and many others. His sister, Cecille Campbell, also sang at Studio One and was a member of the Soulettes with Rita Marley. As well as cutting solo sides, Cornell was also at various times a member of singing groups like The Sensations, The Eternals, The Uniques and The Jays.

In the '70s Cornell left Studio One and started an immensely profitable alliance with Bunny Lee. Hit after hit soon followed, and such was the dominance of the pair that Cornell was sooned nicknamed the Gorgon.

Towards the end of the '80s and in the '90s Cornell was less prolific, but still carried on producing singles, such as "Hell In A Yard" for King Tubby's Firehouse label (with the Jays). Towards the end of the 80s he took a few years off to concentrate on his family's farm, though he recorded sporadically.

Today, after 50 years in music, he still finds time to get into the studio and play the occasional gig. Recent tunes include the haunting "King In My Empire" with german dubmeisters Rhythm & Sound and a couple of tracks with Dub Syndicate.

For a longer biography, see http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/ccampbell/ccampbell.htm

Never Found A Girl
Cornell Campbell Lyrics

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Ain't no love, ain't no love, like my baby's love.
It's like burnin' fire, set off in my bones.
Ain't no lonely days, ain't no lonely nights.
Every little thing that she does, You know the girl's alright.
'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl,

Love me like you do, to love me like you do.

Ain't no man, ain't no man, go a little woman like me.
You got all the lovin' baby, what a sweet girl can claim.
You're every poor boys dream,
You're every poor boys dream,
More than you're every rich mans friend.
Woah but i'm gonna give you all my
Money honey, If you'll stay right there,
'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl,
Love me like you do, to love me like you do.
'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl,
Love me like you do, to love me like you do.

'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl,
Love me like you do, to love me like you do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cornell Campbell's "Never Found A Girl" convey a deep appreciation and admiration for the love that the singer's significant other provides. The repetition of "ain't no love" and "ain't no man" highlights the exclusivity and uniqueness of the love shared between the two, emphasizing the depth of their devotion. The simile "like burnin' fire, set off in my bones" further emphasizes the passion and intensity of this love, while the singer's declaration that "every little thing that she does, you know the girl's alright" showcases his affection towards his partner's every small action.

The repeated refrain of "cause I ain't never, never, found me a girl, love me like you do, to love me like you do" expresses a sense of gratitude and contentment, suggesting that the love shared between the two is unparalleled and incomparable. Overall, the song's lyrics convey a heartfelt appreciation for a deeply loving relationship and the joy it brings to the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't no love, ain't no love, like my baby's love.
My baby's love is unlike any other love, it burns with passion.

It's like burnin' fire, set off in my bones.
The love I have burns deep within me and is an integral part of my being.

Ain't no lonely days, ain't no lonely nights.
I never feel alone because my love is always with me.

Every little thing that she does, You know the girl's alright.
Every small thing my lover does is perfect and endearing.

'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl, Love me like you do, to love me like you do.
I have searched long and wide, but I have never found a girl who loves me like you do.

Ain't no man, ain't no man, go a little woman like me.
I am the right woman for you, and no man could ever match my love for you.

You got all the lovin' baby, what a sweet girl can claim.
You have all the love a girl could ever want, and I am lucky to have it.

You're every poor boys dream, More than you're every rich mans friend.
You are the dream of every poor boy and beyond the reach of every rich man's friendship.

Woah but i'm gonna give you all my Money honey, If you'll stay right there,
I would give all my wealth to keep you by my side.

'Cause i ain't never, never, found me a girl, Love me like you do, to love me like you do.
Even after all these years, I still haven't found a girl who loves me like you do.

Writer(s): william sell

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