The group released their self-titled first album in 1994 on Okeh/Epic, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On the strength of the single "Cold Beverage", in part due to MTV rotation, the album nearly went gold. After which, trying to capitalize on the success of the album, the group toured heavily, eventually landing a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour.
In 1995 they released their follow up album Coast to Coast Motel. Though it did not sell as well as the first album, it is generally considered among critics as the stronger of the two albums.
On tour following the release of the second album the group nearly broke up, due to bickering about finances. Deciding on a hiatus the three members went their separate ways, working on various side projects.
By October 1997 the group had reconciled their differences and released their third album, Yeah, It's That Easy, which along with their own work, showcased their collaboration with several other bands and musicians, including All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, King's Court, and Dr. John. This soul-influenced album was more similar to their debut album than their previous release.
Soon after G. Love & Special Sauce set out on another world tour, returning to Philadelphia in 1999 for the release of their fourth album, Philadelphonic. Philadelphonic was followed up with Electric Mile in 2001, an album that shows the wide-ranging influences of the group, incorporating hip-hop, funk, psychedlia, blues, and soul in equal and ambitious measure. Ever the road band, the release of "Electric Mile" was followed by extensive touring.
By 2004 and The Hustle, G. Love (with the help of his bandmates and others) went solo and had eased up a little on the kitchen sink approach, offering instead a cohesive, dry groove reminiscent of his earliest efforts. Hustle was also the first G. Love release under Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records banner; the two had been pals at least since Philadelphonic, which Johnson had been a guest on.
Special Sauce did a series of shows in 2004 with Jack Johnson and fellow Brushfire artist Donavon Frankenreiter, and the trio also found time to issue a brief live EP, titled Some Live Songs.
In the summer 2005, the band was featured (along with the less well known Philly local Chuck Treece of 80's skate-rock band McRad) in an advertisement for the launch of Coca-Cola Zero, featuring the groups own unique version of the noted Coca-Cola advertising song I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.
G. Love's 2nd electrical solo release Lemonade also included Special Sauce on some tracks. Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman, Ben Harper, Jasper, and Blackalicious also contrbuted.
G. Love still continues to tour with the Special Sauce in the meantime.
Lovin'
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics
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I just woke up with this appetite
Come on, give me love in the morning light
gimme some lovin early in the morning
I just woke up with this appetite
Come on, give me love in the morning light
I don't think that I can wait that soon
Come on, give me love in the morning light
some people like it in late at night
I could wait that long, but I don't think I might
Come on, give me love in the morning light
I'm going to love you soft and love you sweet
I can feel your heartbeat
Need your attention to get me started right
I'm going to wake you up with a kiss on the cheek
Come a little closer, open up to me
Good morning babe, good morning babe
open your eyes just a little bit
Good morning sunshine, I can't resist
Dreaming about you babe, all through the night
The song "Gimme Some Lovin'" by G. Love & Special Sauce conveys the singer's desire to receive love in the morning. The opening lines, "Gimme some lovin early in the morning, I just woke up with this appetite," suggest that the singer is looking for intimacy immediately upon waking up. He craves affection as soon as he opens his eyes, and he expresses a sense of urgency by repeating the request in the chorus. The second verse acknowledges that some people prefer to wait until the afternoon or late at night for physical intimacy, but the singer cannot contain his desires until later in the day, and he implores his partner to give him love in the morning light.
The third verse describes the singer's intention to love his partner gently and softly, as he feels her heartbeat. This lines may be interpreted as implying that the singer wants a deeper, more meaningful relationship with his partner than just a physical one. He wants her to open up to him, and he greets her with a kiss on the cheek in the morning. The final verse is the singer's declaration of love to his partner. He tells her that he has been dreaming about her all night and he addresses her as "good morning babe" twice in the chorus. The song ends with a message of gratitude to the sunshine representing the wonderful feeling of waking up next to a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme some lovin early in the morning
I need your love and attention early in the morning.
I just woke up with this appetite
My desire to feel your love is refreshed every morning when I wake up.
Come on, give me love in the morning light
Please show me your love and affection in the beautiful morning light.
Some people like it in the afternoon
Some people prefer intimacy in the afternoon.
I don't think that I can wait that soon
I am impatient and can't wait that long.
Come on, give me love in the morning light
I would like your love and attention right now, in the delightful morning light.
Some people like it in late at night
Some people prefer intimacy late at night.
I could wait that long, but I don't think I might
I may not be able to wait that long even though I could.
Come on, give me love in the morning light
I am eager for your love now, in the wonderful morning light.
I'm going to love you soft and love you sweet
I will show you a gentle and tender love.
I can feel your heartbeat
I feel your love and passion.
Need your attention to get me started right
Your love and affection will give me an amazing start to the day.
I'm going to wake you up with a kiss on the cheek
I will wake you up with a loving kiss on your cheek.
Come a little closer, open up to me
Please get closer to me and open up to me emotionally.
Good morning babe, good morning babe
Good morning my love, good morning my love.
Open your eyes just a little bit
Open your eyes slightly.
Good morning sunshine, I can't resist
Good morning my dear, I can't resist your charm.
Dreaming about you babe, all through the night
I dreamt about you all through the night, my love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON
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