McGregor's career began at the age of seven. In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, and began to record for the legendary Studio One label. Freddie worked with producer Niney The Observer during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
His popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of "Bobby Bobylon". Other popular hits of Freddie's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes To Shove", "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" and "I Was Born A Winner"; as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards. He has also worked with producers Junjo Lawes, Linval Thompson and Gussie Clark. McGregor has also toured extensively for many years.
He established the Big Ship Recording Studio, and has produced many artists including Luciano and Mikey Spice. He is a member of the Twelve Tribes organization.
UK singles chart discography
* "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" (1987) - Chart Number 9
* "That Girl (Groovy Situation)" (1987) - Chart Number 47
Uncle Sam
Freddie McGregor Lyrics
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Tuesday nights, black lights, velvet pictures, movie in
Zodiac signs, street lights
Shine through the window, 50 candles in yellow
Got a lot, a lot of love for you, baby
Got a lot, a lot of love
I wanna put you up there now baby
Wanna place you up above
Make me wanna look and see
'Cause I like the way you move your sexuality
Girl you make me feel like
Touching you
Girl you make me feel like
Holding you
Girl you make me feel like
Needing you
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
Baby, baby, won't you come to me, baby?
Baby, baby, come to me
'Cause I've got this feeling, darlin'
And it's really killing, see
If I take you in, will you come up?
I need to know right now
I wanna see if it's real now, baby
What's this thing all about?
Girl you make me feel like
Touching you
Girl you make me feel like
Holding you
Girl you make me feel like
Needing you
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
If I ask you, can I touch you there, baby
Does it feel good?
'Cause when you touch me
You make me feel like a real man should
Please be gentle, I'll be gentle
That's alright
'Cause I wanna do you, baby, all night
Girl you make me feel like
Touching you
Girl you make me feel like
Holding you
Girl you make me feel like
Needing you
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
Girl you make me feel like
Touching you
Girl you make me feel like
Holding you
Girl you make me feel like
Needing you
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
Girl you make me feel like
Touching you
Girl you make me feel like
Holding you
Girl you make me feel like
Needing you
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
Girl you make me feel like
Girl you make me feel like
Girl you make me feel like
Girl you make me feel like
Making love to you
The song "Uncle Sam" by Freddie McGregor is an R&B ballad that expresses the singer's love for his significant other. The song begins with some random things that remind him of his lover, such as Tuesday nights, black lights, velvet pictures, and movie theaters. Then the singer talks about his admiration for his lover's beauty and sexuality. He wants to make her feel special and put her up above everything else. The singer expresses his desire to touch, hold, and make love to her. He also wants to know if his feelings are mutual and whether she wants him as much as he wants her. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, where he tells her that she makes him feel like making love to her.
The lyrics of "Uncle Sam" are straightforward and express the singer's feelings of love, desire, and admiration for his lover. The song is full of sensual imagery that depicts the singer's passion and longing for his lover. McGregor's smooth and soulful voice adds to the romantic atmosphere of the song. The use of the repetition of the chorus creates a catchy and memorable hook that makes the song easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a few things you make me feel like
The person singing is trying to convey how the other person makes them feel and the things they want to do with them.
Tuesday nights, black lights, velvet pictures, movie in
The singer is creating a romantic atmosphere with references to specific things like black lights, velvet pictures and movies playing in the background.
Zodiac signs, street lights
The references to astrology and street lights paints a picture of a romantic evening in a city setting.
Shine through the window, 50 candles in yellow
The image of the moon shining through a window and the lighting of 50 yellow candles sets a romantic and intimate mood.
Got a lot, a lot of love for you, baby
The singer is expressing their deep love for the person they are singing to.
I wanna put you up there now baby
The singer wants to elevate the person they are singing to and make them feel special.
Wanna place you up above
The singer wants to elevate the person they are singing to and make them feel special.
Ooh, you make me wanna stare at you, baby
The singer is expressing their intense attraction to the person they are singing to.
Make me wanna look and see
The singer wants to admire every aspect of the person they are singing to.
'Cause I like the way you move your sexuality
The singer is complimenting the other person on their sexual allure and how they carry themselves.
Touching you
The singer wants to physically touch the person they are singing to in a romantic and intimate way.
Holding you
The singer wants to physically hold and embrace the person they are singing to in a romantic and intimate way.
Needing you
The singer is expressing their strong desire and need for the person they are singing to.
Making love to you
The singer wants to show their deep love for the person they are singing to by making love to them.
If I ask you, can I touch you there, baby
The singer is seeking consent and asking for permission to be physically intimate with the other person.
Does it feel good?
The singer is checking with the other person if what they are doing is pleasurable and enjoyable for them.
'Cause when you touch me
You make me feel like a real man should
The singer is expressing that the other person's touch makes them feel like a strong and capable man.
Please be gentle, I'll be gentle
That's alright
The singer and the other person are being careful and considerate with each other and making sure they are comfortable with everything that is happening.
'Cause I wanna do you, baby, all night
The singer wants to spend the whole night being physically intimate with the other person and showing their love and affection.
Girl you make me feel like
The singer is expressing the different ways the other person makes them feel.
Making love to you
The singer wants to show their deep love for the person they are singing to by making love to them.
Writer(s): T. Stewart, Neville Anthony Stewart, Dalton Anthony Browne, Freddie Mcgregor, Leonard Winston Dillon
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My favorite song by Freddie McGregor. God bless him!
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My favorite song on this album!!
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