With deep, funky grooves and a pop sensibility, Henderson was one of the first notable bassists of the fusion era as well as being one of the most influential jazz and soul musicians of the past 40 years. In addition to Miles, he has played and recorded with Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Dramatics, Doctor John, and others. He is considered to be one of the three greatest motown bassists, along with Bob Babbitt and his primary influence, James Jamerson.
Before working with Miles, Henderson had been touring with Stevie Wonder, whom he met at the Regal in Chicago while warming up for a gig. Miles Davis saw the young Henderson performing at the Copacabana (nightclub) in New York in early 1970 and reportedly said to Wonder simply "I'm takin' your fuckin' bass player."
After almost seven years with Miles, Henderson focused on songwriting and singing in a solo career that produced multiple hit songs and albums for Arista Records until his retirement in 1986. Although known primarily for ballads, he was an influential funk player whose riffs and songs have been widely covered.
In a resurgence in popularity, many of his bass riffs have been imitated by players seeking the fat, deep grooves of the Motown sound. His bass riffs, from such hits as "Valentine Love" and "You are my Starship," have been sampled by the likes of Snoop Dogg and L.L. Cool J, and his songs have been covered by Rick James, Wayman Tisdale, and Sugar Ray, and many more!
He continued to play shows intermittently with classic Michael Henderson music such as the very funky "WIDE RECEIVER" "GEEK YOU UP" "YOU ARE MY STARSHIP" "VALENTINE LOVE" "BE MY GIRL" LET ME LOVE YOU" the famous duets IE., Roberta Flack, "AT THE CONCERT" "Phyllis Hyman "CAN'T WE FALL IN LOVE AGAIN" Rena Scott "TAKE ME, I'M YOURS" Jean Carne on "VALENTINE LOVE" and additional tracks ranging from great Bass Instrumentals to Sexy Ballads to the very Funky.
Can't We Fall In Love Again
Michael Henderson Lyrics
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Can't we fall in love again?
We were known as the great lovers
We had the magic from the start
We had so much to give each other
Now you're tellin' me you've lost the spark
Can't we fall in love again?
With all of my might I'll try to make things right
Can't we fall in love again?
Oh, babe, I thought I couldn't live without you, baby
But, oh, how the months have flown so fast
By chance we meet and magic's happenin' once again
The second time around let's make it last
Come on, darlin'
Hold on tight, don't turn out the light
Can't we fall in love again?
With all of our might, let's try to make things right
(We can do it darling)
Can't we fall in love again? In love again
So we live and so it goes, baby
How it will turn out, no one knows
But here we go, babe
Oh, baby, can't we fall in love again?
Let's hold on tight, don't turn out the light
Can't we fall in love again?
With all of my might I wanna hold you real tight, baby
Can't we fall in love again?
Hold on tight, don't turn out the light
Can't we fall in love again?
There's somethin' I've been wantin' to talk to you about
Come on, you gotta talk to me, baby
Can't we fall in love again?
Babe, can't we fall in love again?
You got the magic in your eyes
I'm, I'm waitin' for my surprise, baby
(Hey, you got it, baby)
Can't we fall in love?
Hold on tight, don't turn out the light
Can't we fall in love again?
With all of that good stuff ?
(Michael, baby, I'm tellin' you, darlin')
Can't we fall in love?
Baby, can't we fall in love in again?
Let's hold on tight, don't turn out the light
Can't we fall in love again?
With all of my might, I wanna hold you real tight, baby
Can't we fall in love again?
Hold on tight, don't turn out the light
The song "Can't We Fall In Love Again" by Michael Henderson is a classic soulful ballad about two people who used to be great lovers but have now lost the spark in their relationship. The lyrics express a desire to reignite the passion and magic they once had together. The song begins with the singer asking his lover if they can fall in love again, suggesting that they used to be known as great lovers, and that they had something special from the start. However, now his lover has lost the spark, and he wants to know if they can find it again.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire to try and make things right, to hold on tight and not turn out the light, as he tries to reignite the love they once had. He pleads with his lover to give their relationship another chance, to fall in love again. The bridge of the song expresses the uncertainty of their relationship, but the singer is willing to take the chance and see where it leads.
The overall message of the song is that even though relationships can be complicated and take work, the magic and passion of love can be reignited if both parties are willing to put in the effort. The song's emotive melody and lyrics make it a classic love song that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't we fall in love again?
Asking if it is possible for them to rekindle their love.
We were known as the great lovers
They were once celebrated as a wonderful couple.
We had the magic from the start
Their relationship had a special quality that made it feel magical.
We had so much to give each other
They both had a lot to offer in the relationship.
Now you're tellin' me you've lost the spark
The other person is saying that the love and passion in their relationship is gone.
Hold on tight, don't turn out the light
They should hold on to each other and not give up on their relationship.
With all of my might I'll try to make things right
The singer will do everything in his power to fix the relationship.
Oh, babe, I thought I couldn't live without you, baby
The singer once believed that he couldn't live without the other person.
But, oh, how the months have flown so fast
Time has passed quickly since their breakup.
By chance we meet and magic's happenin' once again
They unexpectedly meet and feel the same magic that they used to have.
The second time around let's make it last
They should make sure that their relationship lasts this time around.
So we live and so it goes, baby
They have been living their lives without each other.
How it will turn out, no one knows
It is unknown how their relationship will end up.
But here we go, babe
They are taking a chance and trying again.
There's somethin' I've been wantin' to talk to you about
The singer has an important topic that he wants to discuss with the other person.
You got the magic in your eyes
The other person has a special quality that makes the singer feel like they did before.
I'm, I'm waitin' for my surprise, baby
The singer is waiting for the other person to give him a sign that they still feel the same way.
With all of that good stuff ?
It's time to bring back all of the positive aspects of their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN PARKER, PETER IVERS
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@joericci4094
I remember dating a girl that said she didn't like this song and from that moment I knew we didn't have a future.
@wildboi2000
😂😂😂 riiiight
@kathrynmoore8199
RIP 🙏 to both of these legends Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman. Your music will on.
@kathrynmoore8199
RIP Michael Henderson 1951-2022
@jasonbyrd1840
RIP Phyllis Hyman & Michael Henderson... One of the most beautiful duets in history...
@tombarzey7964
RIP🙏to legendary singer, composer, and musician Michael Henderson who has passed away at 71. Both him and the late Phyllis Hyman are in heaven making beautiful music 🎶🎵 together!
@way2real364
Dam....Dam....Dam....What happened to the soulful sounds of Music today? There will NEVER be Music Made and Produced like this again....the 70's - 80's - 90's was on and "POPPIN" like Hot Butter Popcorn....
@floridian4072
And the early 2000s as well. R&B fell off around 2007
@joannehines7806
Cannot properly do a.dedication-memoriam of Phyllis Hyman, Michael Henderson & my big sis, the late great Rita Daniels-Brown without playing this song right here!! Just found out that Michael passed yesterday at the age of 71; RIHP Michael; continue RIHP Rita & Phyllis, both great songstresses!! 💘
@eugeniabrown9906
RIP, Michael. Sweet journey. ❤🙏🏾⚘