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.
i can't turn you loose
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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If I do I'm gonna loose my life
[Ooh]I can't turn you loose now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shakin' mama, I told ya
I'm in love with only you
I'll give ya everything you want
Gotta, gotta
Keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
I cant turn you loose now
I'm in love with the prettiest thing
I never, never turn you loose now
Because of all the sweet love she brings
I cant turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shaking mama, I told ya
I'm in love with only you
Gotta, do it baby why don't ya
I'll give ya everything you want
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta keep a grip on you
Gotta gotta
keep on holdin on
[I know you think I'm gonna stop now
but we ain't gonna stop it now
one more time}
Gotta gotta
keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta
keep on holdin on
Gotta gotta
keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Everybody want it
Everybody can have it
Gotta, gotta
Gotta, gotta
Soo, soo
Hold on, I'm comin
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Get a grip
Can't turn you loose
Hold on, I'm comin
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Get a grip
Can't turn you loose
Hold on, I'm comin
Hold on, I'm comin
Gotta get a grip on you baby
Gotta, gotta gotta
Gotta, gotta gotta
We're groovin, groovin
Gotta gotta
keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Gotta get a grip
Can't turn you loose
The Blues Brothers's "I Can't Turn You Loose" is a high-energy blues and soul song that expresses a sense of urgency and desperation to hold on to a cherished love interest. The singer of the song is passionately declaring his love and devotion to his partner and is unwilling to let go, even if it means risking his own life. He affirms his love repeatedly in the song, telling his partner that he loves only her and wants to give her everything she wants.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics "Gotta gotta keep on holding on, never gonna turn you loose" adds to the urgency of the song and serves as a reminder of how much the singer values his relationship. The song's groove, rhythm, brass section, and soulful singing all contribute to the song's intense and passionate energy.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love, devotion, and the willingness to fight for what is important. It is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and stir the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, I can't turn you loose now
I cannot let you go now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
If I do, I am going to lose my life
Ooh, I can't turn you loose now
Oh, I cannot let you go now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
If I do, I am going to lose my life
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I cannot let anyone else have you
I love you baby, yes I do
I love you, baby, and I mean it
Give shakin' mama, I told ya
Shake it, mama, just like I told you
I'm in love with only you
I am only in love with you
Gotta, baby do it baby why don't ya
Come on, baby, do it, why not?
I'll give ya everything you want
I will give you everything you want
Gotta, gotta
You got to
Keep on holdin on
Keep holding on tight
Never gonna turn you loose
I will never let you go
I can't turn you loose
I cannot let you go
Gotta, gotta
You got to
Keep on holdin on
Keep holding on tight
I cant turn you loose now
I cannot let you go now
I'm in love with the prettiest thing
I am in love with the most beautiful woman
I never, never turn you loose now
I will never, ever let you go
Because of all the sweet love she brings
Because of all the sweet love you give me
Gotta do it baby why don't ya
Come on, baby, do it, why not?
I'll give ya everything you want
I will give you everything you want
Gotta, gotta
You got to
Keep on holdin on
Keep holding on tight
Never gonna turn you loose
I will never let you go
I can't turn you loose
I cannot let you go
Gotta keep a grip on you
I have to keep holding on to you
Gotta gotta
You got to
keep on holdin on
Keep holding on tight
I know you think I'm gonna stop now
I know you think I am going to stop now
but we ain't gonna stop it now
But we are not going to stop it now
one more time
One more time
Everybody want it
Everyone wants it
Everybody can have it
Everyone can have it
Gotta, gotta
You got to
Soo, soo
Soothe, soothe
Hold on, I'm comin
Hold on, I am coming
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to, got to, got to
Get a grip
Hold on tight
Can't turn you loose
I cannot let you go
Hold on, I'm comin
Hold on, I am coming
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to, got to, got to
Get a grip
Hold on tight
Can't turn you loose
I cannot let you go
Hold on, I'm comin
Hold on, I am coming
Gotta get a grip on you baby
I have to hold on to you tight, baby
We're groovin, groovin
We are dancing and having a good time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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“Baby clothes, this place got everything.”
“Pier 1 Imports.”
“Disco pants and haircuts!”
“Yes, do you have Miss. Piggy?”
“Lots of space in this mall.”
“We’ll try to stop being so negative all the time! Try offering some constructive criticism!”
“What do you want me to do, motorhead?!”
“Oldsmobile are coming in early this year!”
“You want us out of this parking lot, OK.”
“You got us in this parking lot pal, now you get us out!”
“They broke my watch!”
“I’m going to catch that sucker, if it’s the LAST thing I ever do!”
Fred Chong Rutherford
This is an absolutely brilliant mash-up medley, and it's so seamless that people don't even realize it's a mash-up. The rhythm (and the organ part) are an uptempo version of 'Time is Tight' by Booker T and the M.G's. The rhythm, even the baseline, fits well with an Otis Redding song called 'I Can't Turn You Loose.' So, if you mix the two songs together, and you speed up the tempo, you get this amazing medley, and the distinctive Blues Brothers opening. The organ ends up being good background music for an introduction, too.
EG
This song got me a few speeding tickets back in the day. Still love this song with an endearing passion.
Neil Runyon
You wanted out of that parking lot didn’t you.
Gaylord Focker
That's weird, this song helped me get out of a police pursuit.
TC
At my wedding my wife, me and our wedding party were introduced to our guests by an 8 piece amazing band playing this song. Absolute classic. Absolute best day of my life.
Ruby
I might have to steal that idea
Dan Scott
Me and ex wife walked out to the IMPERIAL MARCH ...JOHN WILLIAMS
David Bates
@Dan Scott Not sure that's the best idea......
Grand Funk Master Chief
Please tell me you or the misses did a back flip towards the priest. XD
L J
That's absolutely grand, hat's off to that