After college, Mahal moved to Los Angeles and formed the group Rising Sons with Ry Cooder in 1964. The group signed with Columbia Records and released one single and recorded another album which was not released by Columbia until 1992. Taj, frustrated with the mixed reaction to his music quit the group and went solo. Still with Columbia, he released a well received, self titled album in 1968, and based on its success released a second album, Natch'l Blues that same year. Two very different records - Giant Step, with his electric band, and solo De Ole Folks at Home - were released in 1969 together as a double album. This firmly established Taj as an American blues original. The double album The Real Thing, captured him live at this time, with a horn section.
He has received two Grammy awards in the category "Best Contemporary Blues Album", the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin' in Key. He has performed on various film soundtracks including Sounder and Blues Brothers 2000, in which he also appeared.
Corrina
Taj Mahal Lyrics
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Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
It's a tale of a lover eagerly waiting for his beloved Corrina to return after a long absence. He wonders where she's been all this time and how he's missed her dearly. The lyrics also express his frustration and loneliness since she's been gone, having no love in his life. However, despite the hardship, the singer affirms his love for Corrina, insisting that the world should know of it.
The words also allude to the blues, a genre that often deals with themes of heartbreak, longing, and loss. The repetition of the phrase, "where you been so long?" is a common feature of many blues songs, invoking a sense of melancholy and longing. Taj Mahal's rendition remains faithful to the roots of the song, making it a classic example of a blues standard.
Line by Line Meaning
Corrine Corrina, where you been so long?
Corrine Corrina, it's been such a long time since I have seen you. I wonder where you have been and what you have been up to. I've missed you.
Ain't been no lovin' since you been gone
Since you've been gone, there is a huge void in my life. There's been no happiness or love in my life without you, Corrine Corrina.
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
My love for Corrina is true and deep. I don't want to keep it a secret anymore, I want everyone to know about it. Corrina is the one for me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: McKinley Morganfield
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@lisaloyaga573
My daughter is named CORUNA. We saw you live about 10 years ago at Avila Beach, California. It was most Awesome.!!!!!!
@corinamedina4656
My Co-worker just TURNED ME on to this Artist n Song! Love it.. if I ever get Married I told her this is the song I’m walking down the aisle with to meet my Groom❤️As it’s also, My NAMESAKE🥰
@CorrinaRoseWrites
Was told to come and listen to this song😆 Not disappointed!!!
@corrinak1556
Would you like to join our gang? We meet on Thursday evenings.
@sandyrobertson3194
I bought this album in 1968 and love it just as much today as I did then.
@AnneMaier-sb6gv
This was my favorite 45 when I was in 7th grade! I guess I had pretty good taste in music
@als3243
This is a fabulous album. I just love it. Its hard to choose a favorite song. I saw Taj Majal at the smallest juke joint dive in rural Louisiana and it was so great. That was in 1977 I think. She Caught the Katy, Fishin' Blues, Corrina, all of them were played before about 50 people at a place where they sometimes still had cockfights going on behind the building on the weekends. Jay's Lounge in Cankton, Louisiana. I really don't know how I got so lucky.
@Buelligan88
Did not know Al Kooper did the keys on this. Taj Mahal is approaching living legend status. Good to see he's being appreciated while he's still around to enjoy it.
@larrydaiell
Al Kooper went to my Elementary School. He was a couple of years ahead of my oldest
brother, so he was about twelve years ahead of me.
@larrydaiell
As far as a living legend goes, he earned that back in '68!!! So, it's about f*cking time!!!