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.
Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes
Taj Mahal Lyrics
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Baby now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
To have lovin' from my baby's eyes, oh lovin' from my baby's eyes
See the lovin' in my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
Look here baby now you know darn well, love you better than another man could tell
Love you baby now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
To have lovin' from my baby's eyes, oh lovin' from my baby's eyes
See the lovin' in my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
Love you baby now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
To have lovin' from my baby's eyes, oh lovin' from my baby's eyes
See the lovin' in my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
Love ya baby. love ya baby, mama now you know I do
Love ya baby, love ya baby, do anything for you
Late at night when I take my rest, oh I hold you picture to my breast
Love you Mama now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
To have lovin' from my baby's eyes, oh lovin' from my baby's eyes
See that lovin in my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
Give me that magic in my baby's eyes, lovin' in my baby's eyes
Give me that lovin' from my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
In Taj Mahal's song "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes," the singer declares his love for his partner and offers to do anything for her. He believes that he is the perfect match for her and that he can provide her with the love that she needs. He sings about his desire to see the love and affection reflected in her eyes, and he describes the pictures of her that he holds close to his heart when he is alone.
The song is a classic example of a love ballad, where the lyrics focus on the expression of a deep and profound emotion. The singer's conviction and passion shine through in his words, as he promises to be faithful and attentive to his partner. The repeated refrain of "lovin' from my baby's eyes" emphasizes the importance of this idea to the singer and his relationship, as he seeks to find meaning and happiness in his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Look here baby now you know I can, be the one to be your man
I'm confident that I can be the man for you, baby.
Baby now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
I'm willing to do anything for you, my baby.
To have lovin' from my baby's eyes, oh lovin' from my baby's eyes
I wish to have the love from my baby's eyes.
See the lovin' in my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
I can see the love in my baby's eyes.
Look here baby now you know darn well, love you better than another man could tell
You know for sure that I love you more than any other man can express.
Love you baby now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
I'll reiterate that I'm willing to do anything in the world for you, baby.
Late at night when I take my rest, oh I hold your picture to my breast
At night, when I'm resting, I hold your picture close to my heart.
Love you Mama now you know I'd do, anything in the world for you
I love you, Mama, and I'll do anything for you as well.
Give me that magic in my baby's eyes, lovin' in my baby's eyes
I want to feel the magic and love in my baby's eyes.
Give me that lovin' from my baby's eyes, lovin' from my baby's eyes
I want the love that I see in my baby's eyes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taj Mahal
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