Born in Houston, he listened to the blues as a child and started playing piano at the age of three. In his teens, he performed with a local group and worked as an accompanist to blues musician, Guitar Slim. In the early 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he worked with saxophonist Big Jay McNeely. McNeely arranged for him to record his first single, "Without a Love", an instrumental on the small Swingin' record label. After that, he joined Sam Cooke's band as keyboardist until the singer's death. Haywood next recorded two singles for Fantasy Records, and subsequently moved to Imperial Records, where he recorded the single "She's with Her Other Love", which made the R&B charts in 1965. He was also part of two session bands organized by Los Angeles disc jockey Magnificent Montague which issued the instrumental hits "Hole in the Wall" (R&B #5/Pop #50, 1965) under the name of The Packers, and "Precious Memories" (R&B number 31, 1967) as the Romeos. In 1967, Haywood secured his first solo hit with "It's Got to Be Mellow" (R&B #21 and Pop #63) on Decca Records. He played on further recording sessions with the Packers and Dyke & the Blazers, then returned to recording under his own name. He also established in 1967 a production company, Evejim, named after his parents.
He found only sporadic success as a singer, most notably with "It's Got to Be Mellow" and "Keep It in the Family". In the Carolinas and Virginia, Haywood's song, "It's Got to Be Mellow," has become a timeless beach music classic. After recording for Columbia Records, he moved over to MCA Records. He emerged as a star in the 1970s by modifying his style to incorporate the emerging funk and disco idioms. Haywood joined 20th Century Records in 1974 and was immediately successful, notably with "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" (R&B #7/Pop #15, 1975), "Strokin' (Pt. II)" (R&B #13, 1976) and "Party" (R&B #24, 1978). In 1980, Haywood revived the shuffle beat of 1950s rock and roll with "Don't Push It Don't Force It" (R&B #2 and Pop #49). This single also reached #12 in the UK, where he is considered a one-hit wonder.
Haywood is credited with writing the 1981 hit "She's a Bad Mama Jama" by Carl Carlton, which he produced in his own studio. In 1983, he released the album It's Me Again, which featured a couple minor R&B hits. His last R&B chart record was "Tenderoni" (#22) in 1984, but the accompanying album, Now and Then went unreleased. After a few more chart singles, for Casablanca Records and Modern Records, Haywood disappeared from the charts. In the late 1980s he became associated in an executive/production capacity with the Los Angeles based Edge Records. From the 1980s, he produced blues albums by Jimmy McCracklin, Clay Hammond, Ronnie Lovejoy, Buddy Ace and others on his own Evejim Records label.
He died on April 5, 2016, aged 74.
I Wanna do Something Freaky to You
Leon Haywood Lyrics
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Baby
Oh, baby
I want'a
Right now
Oh, baby
Your love is like a mountain
(Slide down)
In the valley of love
(In the valley of love)
I won't rest
(I won't rest)
Until I bring joy and happiness
(Ah)
I want'a do something freaky to you
Baby
(Something freakish to me)
Oh, baby
Oh
I want'a
(Something freakish to me)
Baby
All prepostitons of the Zodiac signs
I won't quit until I blow your mind
(Blow my mind)
Compatible am I
(Compatible am I)
I'll hit the spot
(Hit the spot)
In the name of love
Ooh, everything I've got
Ooh Ooh Ooh
[Sounds of ecstacy]
Ow!
I want'a do something freaky to you
Baby
(Freakish to me)
Oh, baby
I don't want'a stop your image of me
But my style of love is totally free
(Free)
I'll put it where you want it
(Put it where you want it)
As long as you need it
(As long as you need it)
I'll make it good
Mm
And I won't mistreat it
(Ah)
I want'a do something freaky to you
Baby
(Something freakish to me)
Oh, baby
Oh
I want'a do something freakish to you right now
(Something freakish to me)
Oh, baby
Get a little freakish, baby
Get a little freakish, baby
(Ah)
Get a little freakish, baby
Get a little freakish, baby
(Oh)
All prepositions of the Zodiac signs
I won't quit, no
(Freakish to me)
Until I blow your mind
I'm compatible as ever
Ooh
I'll hit the spot
Oh, in the name of love
(Something freakish, baby)
In the name of love
In the name of love
In the name of love
In the name of love
Ooh, in the name of love
(Freakish, baby)
[Sounds of ecstasy]
(Freakish, baby)
(Freakish, baby)
(Get a little freakish, baby)
Oh
Oh
Oh
Get a little freakish, baby
Leon Haywood's "I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You" is a song that is heavily laced with sexual innuendos. The song’s chorus, for instance, "I want’a do something freaky to you" is a clear indication that Haywood is interested in doing something wild and out of the ordinary. In the opening verses, Haywood likens his love to a mountain that he'd love to slide down into your canyons, which is another instance of sexual innuendo. He expresses his desire not to rest until he brings joy and happiness, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy his partner.
Haywood also provides a list of all prepositions of the Zodiac signs to emphasize his understanding of those compatible with him. He promises to hit the spot and expresses his willingness to do anything his partner wants, as long as they need it. He sings in a euphoric tone, and the sounds of ecstasy suggest that he is enjoying the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I want'a do something freaky to you
I want to engage in sexually adventurous things with you.
Baby
Oh, baby
I want'a
Right now
Oh, baby
Your love is like a mountain
Your love is strong and powerful.
I'd love to slide down into your canyons
I want to engage in sexual activities with you.
(Slide down)
In the valley of love
During our romantic interactions.
(In the valley of love)
I won't rest
I won't stop trying.
(I won't rest)
Until I bring joy and happiness
Until I satisfy you sexually.
(Ah)
All prepositions of the Zodiac signs
All astrological signs are compatible with me.
I won't quit until I blow your mind
I won't stop until I satisfy you sexually and emotionally.
(Blow my mind)
Compatible am I
I am compatible with you.
(Compatible am I)
I'll hit the spot
I will pleasure you intimately.
(Hit the spot)
In the name of love
In the context of our love and sexual relationship.
Ooh, everything I've got
I will give you all of me during sex.
Ooh Ooh Ooh
[Sounds of ecstacy]
Ow!
I don't want'a stop your image of me
I don't want to disappoint you or ruin your perception of me.
But my style of love is totally free
But I love freely and don't want to be constrained by societal norms.
(Free)
I'll put it where you want it
I will engage in sex acts based on your desires.
(Put it where you want it)
As long as you need it
I will sexually pleasure you for as long as you want.
(As long as you need it)
I'll make it good
I will ensure that you have a pleasurable sexual experience with me.
Mm
And I won't mistreat it
I won't harm you during or after sex.
(Ah)
Get a little freakish, baby
Let's engage in some adventurous sex acts.
Get a little freakish, baby
Let's explore our sexual boundaries.
(Ah)
Get a little freakish, baby
Let's have some kinky sex.
Get a little freakish, baby
Let's engage in some unconventional sexual activities.
(Oh)
Ooh, in the name of love
In the context of our love and sexual relationship.
(Freakish, baby)
[Sounds of ecstasy]
(Freakish, baby)
(Freakish, baby)
(Get a little freakish, baby)
Oh
Oh
Oh
Get a little freakish, baby
Let's engage in some kinky sexual activities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEON HAYWOOD
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@BurnerStudio
if hip-hop didn't exist, I wouldn't have discovered this good music
@trentrandle
That’s a shame but also a blessing
@stlplaya78
If this good music didn’t exist, hip hop might not have been discovered. Very little hip hop/r&b/rap is original nowadays. There are samples in everything. 50s, 60s, 70s truly innovated music as we know it.
@khalilminorel747
Hip hop exist because of good ole skool musicians.
@generalwillwelsh7926
More like if this good music never existed neither would hip hop
@BurnerStudio
@Prestonhip-hop at it's origin, was not made for critics like us bacause of them samples or interpolations, was made for freestyling and rapping especially, not necessarily for the 100% original composition... because in hip-hop this is not a claim, hip-hop is something you live and feel, and in its roots its something "nasty"... and for me this old music combinated with boom bap beats and realest lyrics, are the best combination ever
@boshrek4759
Best part of rap is discovering the original tracks. It’s a fantastic voyage
@cactusjack2264
I’m sure this guy got paid well after that “Nuthin But A G Thang” sample and probably still getting paid for it till this day, that track is a timeless classic
@gangstamack8397
Every sample gets writers credit it's well known in the industry
@ganmu3970
@Gangsta Macc Not every sample, that's why sometimes they still get sued for sampling, see the case of Big Pimpin', they didn't get the rights of Khusara Khusara by Hossam Ramzy, an Egyptian artist.