Taylor was born as Cora Walton on a farm just outside Memphis, Tennessee. In 1954, Taylor left Memphis for Chicago with her husband, truck driver Robert "Pops" Taylor. In the late 1950s she began singing in Chicago blues clubs and was spotted by Willie Dixon in 1962, leading to wider performances and her first recording contract. In 1965, Taylor was signed by Chess Records, for which her single Wang Dang Doodle (written by Dixon, and a hit for Howlin' Wolf five years earlier) became a major hit, reaching number four on the R&B charts in 1966 and selling a million copies. Taylor recorded many versions of this Dixon-penned song over the past several decades and added more material, both original and covers, but never repeated that initial chart success.
National touring in the late 1960s and early 1970s improved her fan base, and she became accessible to a wider record-buying public when she signed with Alligator Records in 1975. Recording over a dozen albums for that label (many nominated for Grammy awards), she came to dominate the female blues singer ranks, winning 24 W. C. Handy Awards -- more than any other artist. After her recovery from a near-fatal car crash in 1989, the 1990s found Taylor in movies such as Blues Brothers 2000. She opened a blues club on Division St. in Chicago in 1994, but closed it in 1999. Taylor released a new album in 2007 called "Old School."
Koko Taylor influenced such musicians as Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland, Janis Joplin, Shannon Curfman, and Susan Tedeschi.
Koko Taylor died on the afternoon of June 3rd 2009 (at the age of 80), while recovering from surgery to repair gastrointestinal bleeding. Koko Taylor is still referred to by fellow blues musicians and her fans as the "Queen of the Blues".
Something You Got
Koko Taylor Lyrics
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Makes me work all day
Something you got, baby
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
Something you got, baby
Makes the world go 'round
Something you got, baby
Keep me home every night
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
You ought to know
Whoa, whoa, my, my
Whoa I love you so
Something you got
Makes me work all day
Something you got
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
The song "Something You Got" by Koko Taylor & B.B. King is a classic love song that features the idea that there is something about the love between these two people that makes their lives complete. Throughout the lyrics, the singer talks about how this person has something that makes them work hard all day, and brings home the money to support them. They describe how this person keeps them home every night, and how they love them so much.
The lyrics are simple, but their meaning is deep. It's clear that the singer is completely devoted to their love interest, and that they will do anything to make sure that they are happy. The repetition of the phrase "you ought to know" is a reminder that this person is special and deserves to be treated as such. The use of the words "my, my" and "whoa, whoa" are an expression of the intense emotions that the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Something You Got" is a classic love song that celebrates the deep connection between two people. It's a reminder that sometimes it's the little things about a person that make us fall in love with them, and that this kind of love is worth working for.
Line by Line Meaning
Something you got, baby
Your presence or something about you, dear love, is so powerful and captivating.
Makes me work all day
I'm willing to put all my effort and energy into anything, just to be in your presence.
Makes me bring home my pay
I'll do anything to provide for you, even if it's exhausting.
You ought to know
I'm hoping you understand just how deeply I feel for you.
My my, whoa whoa
These powerful emotions I'm feeling are making me speechless.
I love you so
My love for you consumes every part of me, I'm forever yours.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS KENNER
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@Tick314
My wife and I took my 10 year old daughter to see Lonnie Brooks. He sang this, and she stood in front of the stage singing along with him. Next thing we knew, she was on stage, on the keyboard player's bench, with his guitar strapped around her shoulders. She was star struck, and we couldn't have been more proud. Lonnie was an amazing guy. May he rest in peace
@jackmcginley7658
I read that when they recorded this and they hit verse 2, where Koko comes in......the engineers' jaws hit the floor. I haven't heard other versions...would have loved to see this live. A great pairing and Koko just owns it.
@jacquelineeichelberger2194
MY MY!!!!❤
@dragoones1
I love the King and Queen!!was fortunate enough to see them both here Vancouver,Canada!
@MyMoppet52
Roni Doucette so glad you got to see them. I was lucky enough to see them together and separately. Once for free. Each performance was incredible. Thx for stopping by & joining the conversation. A big hello to our northern neighbors, Moppet
@ericsmith8708
What a beautiful voices I love this song still listening nice memories. How are you Roni Doucette ?
@OtisJerry
B.B King was and is a "Blue Legend"
@MyMoppet52
Jerry Otis Thank you for that. You are correct. I appreciate you listening & taking the time to comment.
I'm dropping notes to blues artists that I love that are still on this earth. I called an unknown legend, Captain Luke, who is in hospice to let him know that there are so many people who love him through his music & he will never know how many he has touched. I was in touch with Music Makers Relief & they told me that Captain Luke was excited to get calls that so many people love him! Since B.B.King's passing, I'm getting busy sending notes. It might never reach the artists, but I want them to know. My best to you, Moppet
@randyhankins6355
"Something you makes me work all day”
@SaphirSouenEstherG
Thank you! Shared (one more time) on Google+ & Facebook, June 3, 2018