The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
Do You Love Me Mother Popcorn
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
The Blues Brothers's song "Do You Love Me" is a classic upbeat tune about a man who was rejected by his lover because of his inability to dance. He comes back, confident and ready to show off his new dance moves. He wants to know if his newfound dancing skills make him more attractive to his former partner. The lyrics suggest that dancing is a symbol of happiness and freedom, and that the ability to dance can help mend a broken heart.
The repetition of the phrase "Do you love me?" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's uncertainty and desperation for love. He wants to know if his lover will accept him now that he can dance. The use of the phrase "work it out" and "work, work" in the lyrics serves as a metaphor for dance as hard work, and also as a suggestion that the singer is willing to put in the effort to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
My lack of dancing skills caused you to leave me and break my heart.
You didn't even want me around.
You didn't even want me in your presence.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
I have returned to show you that I am now able to dance impressively.
Do you love me?
Do you have feelings for me?
(I can really move, )
(I am a skilled dancer, )
Do you love me?
Do you have feelings for me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(I am comfortable and confident with my dancing skills.)
Now do you love me?
Now that I can dance, do you have feelings for me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Has my newfound dancing ability changed your feelings towards me?))
Watch me, now.
Observe me as I dance now.
(Work, work)
(Put in effort to dance well)
Ah,work it out baby.
Put in some hard work to dance impressively.
(work, work)
(Keep putting in the effort)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
You are making me go wild with desire.
(work, work)
(Keep putting in the effort)
With just a little bit of soul, now
With a bit of passion and emotion in my dance moves,
(work!)
(Keep working hard!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
I have learned how to do the popular dance moves of the time.
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Do you enjoy my dancing style?
Tell me,
Please communicate your thoughts to me.
(Tell me,)
(I am eager to hear what you have to say.)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr
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@margueritebellon601
Love the Blues Brothers 💖
@KerryLorah
RIP Alan Rubin. 🎺
@Letmechangemynickname
Love this song
@deeeightsch7022
Sehr geiler Bläsereinsatz. Ansonsten auch ein Film den man immer wieder ansehen/anhören kann.
@mackey-5438
Steve Jordan is the drummer on this recording/album. He replaced Charlie Watts as the drummer for The Rolling Stones on their recent tour!!
@donnastupka7507
Love the Blues Brothers! Let's dance!!! 💃💃🎵🕺🕺
@WarriorMigs24
Awesome
@romanpropper129
Exelent
@gerardcordoba6005
Just noticed that hamilton has a reference of this in the schuyler sisters where they say "work, work" with the same rythim. Nice