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.
Only You
Loleatta Holloway Lyrics
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That's how you make me feel, baby
(I do, really) yeah
You're such a fine, a super fine woman
You know that, do you know that, baby
(If you say so)
Only you can whisper words in my ear
Only you can satisfy me, my dear
Only you know how to love a girl like me
Only you can get what I got
Only you (only you) can keep me red hot
Only you know how to love a man like me
I enjoy what you're giving me
Oh, it's so good, it's so good
Comes so naturally, girl
Speaking for myself
And feeling like I do
I would like to say that I love
Only you, only you, yeah
Out the smile on your face
Only you has me dancing in space
Only you, you always do me so good
Time will never, never, never change a thing
You're like the lyrics of the songs I sing
Baby, I like it (do you, honey)
When you treat me like you do
So repeat after me, I, I, I love
Only you (only you) can brighten my day
Only you, only you has me dancing in space
Only you can brighten my day
Only you (only you, only you)
Could do anything you want to me, baby
Only you, baby, can me real hot
Ah, ah, only you, baby, baby
Makes me feel brand new
Honey, you know that
You make me feel all right
Only you, baby
Can brighten my day
You're talking 'bout me, girl
Your little man, yeah
I know how to love you, baby
And I love the way you do
The thing you do
I know how to love you, baby, ooh
I know how to love you, baby, ooh
I know how to love you, baby
(And I thank you, baby)
I know you do, uh, yes, you do
(I thank you, baby)
That's why I ask the Lord above
(I know how to love you, love you, love you)
I get down on my knees and ask him
To bless our love
Only you, only you
You are the sunshine of my life
Only you (oh, it feels so good)
To know that you brighten my day
Only you, only you
Baby, only you, only you
The lyrics of Loleatta Holloway's song Only You, featuring Bunny Sigler, express the deep and unique connection that can exist between two people. The chorus repeats the phrase "Only you" several times, emphasizing the exclusivity of that bond, as if it is the only thing that matters in the world. The song acknowledges the power that someone can have on another person's life, as they can brighten their day, make them feel brand new, and satisfy them like no one else can. It's a song about the way that love can make you feel like you're the only two people in the world, and that connection is something to be cherished and celebrated.
The verses of the song show that the singer is really grateful for this unique bond. They emphasize that their partner knows exactly how to love them, and that no one else can do it quite like they can. The singer feels lucky to have this person in their life, as they make them feel good and bring a smile to their face. The song also acknowledges that this kind of connection is something worth fighting for, as the singer asks the Lord above to bless their love.
Line by Line Meaning
That's how you make me feel, baby
You make me feel absolutely amazing, darling.
(I do, really) yeah
Yes, I truly mean it when I say that you make me feel wonderful.
You're such a fine, a super fine woman
You are an extremely beautiful and amazing woman.
You know that, do you know that, baby
Do you realize just how stunning and wonderful you are?
(If you say so)
Yes, I know and believe that you think I'm amazing.
Only you can whisper words in my ear
You are the only one who can say things to me softly and make my heart race.
Only you can satisfy me, my dear
You are the only one who can make me feel fulfilled, my love.
Only you know how to love a girl like me
You are the only one who understands how to truly love and cherish me.
Only you can get what I got
You are the only one who can match my passion and desires.
Only you (only you) can keep me red hot
You are the only one who can keep the flames of passion alive between us.
Only you know how to love a man like me
You are the only one who understands how to truly love and care for me as a man.
I enjoy what you're giving me
I absolutely love everything that you are doing for me.
Oh, it's so good, it's so good
It feels amazing and I am completely satisfied.
Comes so naturally, girl
It is so effortless and feels completely natural between us.
Speaking for myself
I am only speaking for my own thoughts and feelings.
And feeling like I do
I am feeling incredibly happy and content right now.
I would like to say that I love
I want to express that I am deeply in love with you.
Only you, only you, yeah
It is only you that I feel this way about, my love.
Out the smile on your face
I want to bring a smile to your beautiful face.
Only you has me dancing in space
You are the only one who can make me feel so alive and happy, like I am dancing among the stars.
Only you, you always do me so good
You always make me feel so incredible and satisfied.
Time will never, never, never change a thing
No matter how much time passes, my love for you will never wane or change.
You're like the lyrics of the songs I sing
You are the inspiration behind all of the songs I write and sing about love.
Baby, I like it (do you, honey)
I absolutely love everything about our relationship - don't you, my love?
When you treat me like you do
I feel incredibly lucky and happy when you treat me the way you do.
So repeat after me, I, I, I love
Let's say together that we both love each other more than anything in the world.
Only you (only you) can brighten my day
You are the only one who can bring a smile to my face and make my day brighter.
Only you, only you has me dancing in space
It is only you who can make me feel so joyful and alive that I feel like I am dancing among the stars.
Only you can brighten my day
You are the only one who can make me feel happy and joyful even on the darkest of days.
Only you (only you, only you)
It is truly only you who can make me feel this way, my love.
Could do anything you want to me, baby
I would do anything to make you happy and fulfill your every desire, my love.
Only you, baby, can me real hot
It is only you who can ignite my passion and make me feel incredibly aroused and excited.
Ah, ah, only you, baby, baby
It is only you who I crave and desire, my love.
Makes me feel brand new
You make me feel refreshed and renewed every day we are together, my love.
Honey, you know that
My darling, you know this to be true.
You make me feel all right
You make me feel completely content and at peace, my love.
Only you, baby
It is only you who can make me feel this way, my love.
Can brighten my day
You are the only one who can make me feel happy and bring light to my life, my love.
You're talking 'bout me, girl
Are you saying such wonderful things about me, my love?
Your little man, yeah
I am your man and I am honored to be yours, my love.
I know how to love you, baby
I understand how to truly love and cherish you, my love.
And I love the way you do
I adore the way you love and care for me, my love.
The thing you do
I love everything that you do for me, my love.
I know how to love you, baby, ooh
I fully understand how to love and cherish you with my whole heart, my love.
And I thank you, baby
I am so grateful for you and for everything you do for me, my love.
I know you do, uh, yes, you do
I know that you feel the same way about me, my love.
(I know how to love you, love you, love you)
I want to express that I know exactly how to love and care for you, my love.
That's why I ask the Lord above
I pray to the heavens above to bless and keep our love strong, my love.
(I know how to love you, baby, baby)
I am confident in my ability to truly love and care for you, my love.
Only you, only you
It is only you who has my heart and my love, my darling.
You are the sunshine of my life
You bring brightness and joy to my life, my love.
To know that you brighten my day
I feel so blessed and lucky to have you in my life, my love.
Baby, only you, only you
It is truly only you who can make me feel this way, my love.
Contributed by Peyton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@denean8093
This takes me way back! Use to play this over and over on the stereo!😃
@ronjones9128
The messages in the music
@marlenelambert2766
Wow oh so cool, oh sooooo cool, all i can say is wow.
@joycerodriguez9192
Love this-great combo Loleatta & Bunny 🐇♡♡Bobby Womack too? ♥♡♡♡
@manuelxavier5659
Beautiful song to slow dance and make love ....
@npsmooth
TSOP!