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.
Love Her With A Feeling
Taj Mahal Lyrics
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You love her with a thrill
'Cause a if you don't, a some other man will
You've got to love her with a feeling
You've got to love her with a feeling
Love her with a feeling, man
Or don't you love at all
She made a blind man see
She made a dumb man talk
You know she love me with a feeling
A love me with a feeling
Love me with a feeling baby
Or don't you love at all
The cops took her in
How that woman didn't need no bail
How she wiggled one time for the judge
And the judge put the, cops in jail
You know you love me with a feeling
A love me with a feeling
Love me with a feeling, baby
Or don't you love at all
The song "Love Her With A Feeling" by Taj Mahal comes across as a classic, heartfelt blues number, bringing in elements of soul and R&B that makes it unique. The song is centered around love, specifically the urgency of loving someone with a deep and passionate feeling. The opening lines, "Now if you wanna love that woman, You love her with a thrill, 'Cause a if you don't, a some other man will" suggests that the singer is warning someone about the consequences of not loving their partner with intensity – someone else could easily come along and take their place.
The song goes on to describe the subject of the singer's love, who apparently exudes a powerful charm that is impossible to resist. Taj Mahal sings, "She shakes all over when she walks, She made a blind man see, She made a dumb man talk". Her irresistible nature is what makes the singer emphasize the importance of loving her with a certain fervor that he is obviously experiencing himself. The song also has a catchy chorus, with Taj Mahal repeatedly emphasizing that if you're going to love, you should "Love her with a feeling, man, Or don't you love at all."
Overall, "Love Her With A Feeling" is a song about the importance of loving someone with your entire being. The song serves as a reminder that true passion and love are vital components to a successful romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you wanna love that woman
If you truly want to love that woman
You love her with a thrill
Your love for her should be passionate and exhilarating
'Cause a if you don't, a some other man will
If you don't love her like that, someone else will
You've got to love her with a feeling
Your love for her should be genuine and sincere
You've got to love her with a feeling
Your love for her should be genuine and sincere
Love her with a feeling, man
Show her your love with genuine emotions and passion
Or don't you love at all
If you can't love her genuinely, then you don't really love her at all
She shakes all over a when she walks
Her movements are captivating and mesmerizing
She made a blind man see
Her beauty and love can create miracles
She made a dumb man talk
Her beauty and love can even awaken the speechless
You know she love me with a feeling
She loves me genuinely and passionately
A love me with a feeling
She loves me genuinely and passionately
Love me with a feeling baby
Love me with sincerity and passion, my love
Or don't you love at all
If you can't love me genuinely, then you don't really love me at all
The cops took her in
She got arrested by the cops
How that woman didn't need no bail
She was so confident that she wouldn't need bail
How she wiggled one time for the judge
She mesmerized the judge with her moves
And the judge put the, cops in jail
The judge was so captivated that he put the cops in jail
You know you love me with a feeling
You genuinely and passionately love me
A love me with a feeling
You genuinely and passionately love me
Love me with a feeling, baby
Love me with sincerity and passion, my love
Or don't you love at all
If you can't love me genuinely, then you don't really love me at all
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDDIE KING, SONNY THOMPSON
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