She began gospel singing with her mother in the Holloway Community Singers and she has also recorded with Albertina Walker in The Caravans gospel group. Holloway was also a cast member of the Chicago troupe of Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope.
Holloway found moderate disco success when she placed eighteen songs on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including four Number ones, and was featured on Dan Hartman's disco classic, "Vertigo / Relight My Fire". In the early 1980s, she had another dance hit with "Crash Goes Love", before she had her first Number one in the UK with "Ride On Time" by Black Box, which featured vocal samples from her own Salsoul recording, "Love Sensation". This happened again in 1991 when Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featured her vocals in the chart topping cover version of the song "Good Vibrations". Although both songs were notorious for initial copyright infringements (see: white label), they did help elevate Holloway to legendary status in the dance music/disco community.
A more recent dance chart entry was "Relight My Fire" (credited to Martin featuring Loleatta Holloway), which hit #5 in 2003.
Her latest hit "Love Sensation '06" peaked at #22 in the Dutch Top 40[1] and reached #37 on the UK Singles Chart as well as #49 in Australia.
Holloway died on March 21, 2011 from heart failure. She was 64 years old. She is survived by her four children.
Justify My Love
Loleatta Holloway Lyrics
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Just call my name
And I'll be there honey
And I'll ease the pain
If you had a million I wouldn't take it it's simple
Can't you see cause you're worth than that
You can get it in a time girl
So came and get it from me
My love is my love is my love is
Free free free free
What a feel love is
It constantly leavin' me all time high
You should be givin' my love a time
With me that's the only what's guaranteed
Oh can't you see
Cause you're just worth than that baby
So you can get it in a time girl
So come and get it from me
My love is free
Yes it is free
I've got the feelin' in the morning
With me that's the only what's guaranteed
Oh can't you see
Because you're worth than that
You can get it in a time girl
So come and get it from me
My love is my love is free free free free
I've got a good love
Yes I have
If I have my love
You see I wouldn't mind to die
I've got the feeling
I'm gonna make love tonight
Right on here tonight
Right here with you baby
I can ease you anytime
I've got the feelin' in the morning
Lady lady lady
Baby baby baby
Sometimes I get a little trouble
And sometimes I get so blue
But every time I get mixed up inside
I think of love I have for you
I've got to free
In the lyrics of Loleatta Holloway's song "Justify My Love", the singer conveys a deep sense of love and devotion towards someone special. The lyrics begin with a proclamation that money is not necessary for the singer's love and assistance – all one needs to do is call out their name, and they will be there to ease any pain. The singer makes it clear that even if the person had a million dollars, they wouldn't need to offer it, as their love is pure and simple. This emphasizes the idea that material wealth is insignificant compared to the value of genuine love and emotional support.
As the lyrics progress, the singer emphasizes the worth of the person they are addressing, stating that they deserve more than material possessions. The repeated declaration that their love is free highlights the idea that true love is unconditional and not tied to financial status. The singer encourages the person to come and receive this love, emphasizing that it is available to them without any conditions or expectations. The mention of being constantly "on a high" suggests the euphoria and joy that love brings, further reinforcing the idea of love as a powerful and uplifting force.
The lines about making love and feeling a strong connection with the person they are addressing add a sensual and intimate element to the lyrics. The singer expresses a willingness to give themselves completely to this person, both emotionally and physically. The mention of easing their partner's troubles and feeling blue at times showcases the vulnerability and depth of the emotions involved in the relationship. Despite facing challenges and emotional turmoil, the singer finds solace in the love they have for this person and views it as a source of comfort and strength.
In the final lines, the singer reiterates the idea of freeing oneself through love, suggesting that love has the power to uplift and liberate the soul. The lyrics convey a message of unconditional love, emotional support, and deep connection with another person. Overall, the song captures the essence of a profound and abiding love that transcends material possessions and offers solace, joy, and comfort in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't need no money
Money is not necessary
Just call my name
A simple call to me will suffice
And I'll be there honey
I'll be there to support you
And I'll ease the pain
And help alleviate your suffering
If you had a million I wouldn't take it it's simple
Even if you offered me a million dollars, I wouldn't accept - it's that straightforward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALLAN FELDER, ALLAN W. FELDER, ALLAN WAYNE FELDER, BUNNY SIGLER
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