He was born F Lamonte-Smith; or Lamotte Smith in 1957 in Sacramento, California.
Sherrick was given his professional break by Raynoma Gordy (née Singleton), former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Sherrick was the lead singer of the Motown group, Kagny, who recorded a song for the Motown movie, The Last Dragon. He also had two solo singles in the UK Singles Chart in 1987. These were "Just Call" (#23) and "Let's Be Lovers Tonight" (#63) on Warner Bros. Records. In addition his album, Sherrick reached #27 in the UK Albums Chart the same year.
He died in Los Angeles, California in January 1999, at the age of 41. He is survived by his widow, Lynne Conner-Smith and his three children, Kiriandra, Paris and Chance Smith.
Baby I'm Real
Sherrick Lyrics
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How much I love you baby
And how much I wanna be your only man
Oh baby baby, baby, baby
You don't have to go
Stay a little while longer baby
I wanna talk to you just a little more
Your eyes about to fall
You are wondering if I'm for real
But if you cry, I wonder why you cry
I tell you, know why this is how I feel
Baby I'm for real baby I'm for real
Baby I'm for real
But if you really wanna know
The truth about it
Girl, I just can't live with out you
And that's why I'm confessing my love to you
So that I can live my whole life with you
Baby, baby, baby don't leave
Never, never, never
Never gonna leave you baby
The lyrics of Sherrick's song "Baby I'm For Real" convey a deep and sincere love for someone. In the first verse, the singer expresses the extent of their love and their desire to be the only person in the other's life. There is a plea for the person to stay a little longer, indicating a need for further communication. The singer notices the tears in the other person's eyes and acknowledges their doubt about the authenticity of the singer's love. However, the singer reassures them that they truly mean every word and that their love is genuine.
In the second verse, the singer tells the other person that if they were to cry, they would wonder why they feel the need to cry because their love is undeniable. The repetition of "baby I'm for real" emphasizes the sincerity of their emotions. The singer confesses that they cannot imagine a life without the other person, and that is why they are expressing their love so openly. The repetition of the phrase "never gonna leave you baby" signifies the singer's commitment to this relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Baby I'm For Real" express a deep and unwavering love, with the singer desperately wanting the other person to believe in this love and stay with them forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby you don't understand
Darling, my love is beyond your comprehension
How much I love you baby
The depth of my love for you is immeasurable
And how much I wanna be your only man
I desire to be your sole companion
Oh baby baby, baby, baby
Oh sweetheart, my love for you is overwhelming
You don't have to go
There's no need for you to depart
Stay a little while longer baby
Remain by my side a little longer, my dear
I wanna talk to you just a little more
I yearn to have a further conversation with you
I see the little tears in
I notice the tiny tears in
Your eyes about to fall
Your eyes on the brink of shedding tears
You are wondering if I'm for real
You doubt the authenticity of my emotions
But if you cry, I wonder why you cry
I question the reason behind your tears
I tell you, know why this is how I feel
Let me explain why I feel this way
Baby I'm for real baby I'm for real
My love for you is genuine and true
Baby I'm for real
Darling, I assure you of my authenticity
But if you really wanna know
If you genuinely desire to know
The truth about it
The honest explanation
Girl, I just can't live without you
My existence is incomplete without you
And that's why I'm confessing my love to you
Hence, I declare my love for you
So that I can live my whole life with you
To spend my entire life in your company
Baby, baby, baby don't leave
Sweetheart, I implore you not to depart
Never, never, never
Never, ever, ever
Never gonna leave you baby
I will never abandon you, my love
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Jeff I
Not Sherrick's song, but he certainly "owns" it with this rendition. Just awesome!!!!
Chubby Gallasso
Love the Originals version too ,but Sherrick nails this song.
chessdrummer
He does well in this cover. It's a totally different song... different tone.
JockItch96
Yes indeed. This guys voice is second to noen. Blues and Soul mag artist of the year. A album that needs a re-release if any did. Cant believe the album was deleted. Lets be Lovers Tonight and Just Call was a chunk of pure liquid gold.
Shahz39
Its a shame because there aren't many singers like these anymore. He sings this perfectly
chessdrummer
I'm not crazy, but he has a voice up there with Jeffrey Osborne and James Ingram.
funkazoid2511
One of the best male singer R&B music ever had...a real strong man with emotions... something between Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross... excellent...thank for posting...the whole album of Sherrick is fantastic...
MrNooneseesme
Way do the talented always die young. Man you had such tallent and this is your very best in my opinion. None does it better. This still sends a shiver down my spine and makes me close my eyes, its just so full of emotion and power. If only you were still with us
mspenney3
The Wendy Williams Movie brought me here. I didn't even remember this man but I remember the song.
Davida Mathis
You probably remember the original version of this song by the Originals.