The group formed in 1961 with Leonard "Butch" Davis, Charles Whittington, Jimmy Williams and Joe Harris. They were originally known as the United Image and released two singles, "Love's Creeping Up on Me" on Stax Records in 1971 and "The African Bump" on Branding Iron Records in 1972.
They were signed to Salsoul Records in 1975 and released their debut album, Ten Percent in 1976. The album featured the title track, which was remixed by Walter Gibbons and reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the dance/disco charts. The tracks "Everyman (Has to Carry His Own Weight) and "My Love Is Free" were also popular club songs.
In 2001, a dance group called M&S used samples from Double Exposure's "Everyman" in their song called "Salsoul Nugget".
In September 2008, they recorded new material an Eli/Dixon/Green composition called "Soul Recession"/Soultronics Records at Eli's Studio E (The Grooveyard) facility in Philadelphia. Some original Salsoul/Philly/TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)/MFSB (Gamble and Huff) session musicians have appeared on "Soul Recession", including Earl Young, Bobby Eli, Dennis Harris, T.G. Conway, Jimmy Williams and Rikki Hicks.
Jimmy Williams died in October 2016.[1]
Baby I Need Your Loving
Double Exposure Lyrics
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Baby, I need your lovin'
Although you're never near
Your voice I often hear
Another day, 'nother night
I long to hold you tight
'Cause I'm so lonely
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Some say it's a sign of weakness
For a man to beg
Then weak I'd rather be
If it means having you to keep,
'Cause lately I've been losing sleep
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Lonely nights echo your name
Oh, sometimes I wonder
Will I ever be the same?
Oh yeah! When you see me smiling
You know things have gotten worse
Any smile you might see has all been rehearsed
Darling, I can't go on without you
This emptiness won't let me live without you
This loneliness inside, darling
Makes me feel half alive
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
Baby, I need your lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Baby I need your lovin'
Got to have all you lovin'
The lyrics to the Double Exposure's song, "Baby I Need Your Loving" are about a man who is desperately missing his lover. He is constantly thinking about her, even when she is not near, and he longs to hold her tight. He openly admits that he needs her love, and begs for her to come back to him. The lyrics also touch on the idea that some people may view it as a weakness for a man to beg for love, but the singer doesn't care if it means he can be with his lover once again.
The lyrics have a powerful emotional impact because the singer's loneliness is palpable. He is so lonely that he cannot even sleep at night, and the thought of losing his lover is almost too much to bear. The lyrics suggest that without her, he feels incomplete and half-alive. The line "when you see me smiling, you know things have gotten worse" is particularly potent, as it suggests that even when he is trying to put on a brave face, his underlying despair is still present.
Overall, "Baby I Need Your Loving" is a song about the power of love and the emotional toll of being separated from the person you love. The lyrics are beautifully written and provide a vivid image of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I need your lovin'
I can't live without you, and I need you in my life.
Although you're never near
Even though I can't physically be with you, I feel your presence every day.
Your voice I often hear
I constantly think of you and imagine what it would be like to have you by my side.
Another day, 'nother night
Time seems to drag on without you, and every day and night feels like an eternity.
I long to hold you tight
I crave the comforting embrace that only you can give me.
'Cause I'm so lonely
My life feels incomplete and empty without you in it.
Got to have all your lovin'
I need every bit of your love and affection to feel whole again.
Some say it's a sign of weakness
Some people might criticize me for being vulnerable and admitting how much I need you.
For a man to beg
They might view it as unmanly to ask for someone's love and attention.
Then weak I'd rather be
But if loving you and expressing my need for you makes me weak, then I'm fine with being weak.
If it means having you to keep
If being honest about my feelings is what it takes to be with you, then I'll gladly do it.
'Cause lately I've been losing sleep
My love for you is causing me to worry and lose sleep, but I don't mind because it's worth it.
Lonely nights echo your name
When I'm alone, all I can think about is you, and it feels like you're with me even when you're not.
Oh, sometimes I wonder
I question whether I'll ever be able to move on from you or if you'll always hold this power over me.
Will I ever be the same?
I fear that I'll never be able to fully recover from losing you.
When you see me smiling
Even though I try to put on a happy face, it's all a facade because I'm really still hurting inside.
You know things have gotten worse
If I'm pretending to be okay, then you know that my pain must be even more intense than usual.
Any smile you might see has all been rehearsed
I'm trying to put on a brave front, but it's not fooling anyone.
Darling, I can't go on without you
I need you in my life to be happy and fulfilled.
This emptiness won't let me live without you
Without you, my life feels barren and meaningless.
This loneliness inside, darling
My internal state is one of sadness and longing for you.
Makes me feel half alive
I feel incomplete and like I'm only living half a life without you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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