In 1994, with chart success behind them and their established international live network, The James Taylor Quartet made the decision to go full circle and rejoin Edward Piller at the independent Acid Jazz. The first album from his new home was received with critical acclaim and is Acid Jazz's current top seller having sold over 200,000 copies - further proof that James Taylor is one of the great Hammond players of this generation. Also released was the retrospective BBC Radio Sessions LP and for the first time James' material was released in the USA via Hollywood records with tracks from being the highest climber in the college radio charts.
James' 10th album saw a return to the style he loved most - instrumental Hammond led rocking jazz funk workouts. It featured the stripped down to the bone sound that pays respect to the earliest JTQ hits like and the press respected him for the move away from commercial pop/soul and the now wholly instrumental live set ripped up the crowds more than ever. 1996 saw James play two full sell out weeks at London's Jazz Cafe and a sell out show at The Brixton Academy, as well as tours in uncharted territories from Brazil to Yugoslavia. In 1998 James had the chance to fulfil a dream - film themes always featured heavily throughout his albums and he was asked to score a theme for Austin Powers, a spy spoof starring Mike Myers (Wayne's World). James also set up his own label JTI Records, releasing a compilation album of various artists who he has worked with and respected over the years including Simon Bartholomew (Brand New Heavies), The Prisoners, New Jersey Kings and The Apostles. That year also saw James touring the UK and Europe to support the release of MOBO-nominaa new live album by the band released in May. It also saw James sign to a new label GUT Records, to begin the next phase of the adventure. The autumn of 1999 saw James featuring on the Tom Jones duets album with which they performed together on the National Lottery Show.
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Love Will Keep Us Together
The James Taylor Quartet Lyrics
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Think of me babe whenever
Some sweet talking guy comes along singing his song
Don't mess around,
You got to be strong
Just Stop, 'cause I really love You
Stop, I'll be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
You, you belong to me now
Ain't gonna set you free now
When those guys start hanging around talking me down
Hear with your heart and you won't hear a sound
Just stop, 'cause I really love you
Stop, I'll be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
Whatever young and beautiful
Someday your looks will be gone
When the others turn you off
Who'll be turning you on
I will, I will, I will, I will
Be there to share forever
Love will keep us together
Said it before and I'll say it again while others pretend
I'll need you now and I'll need you then
Stop 'cause I really love Ya
Stop I'll be thinking of Ya
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
The James Taylor Quartet's Love Will Keep Us Together is a song about the power of love and the strength it brings to a relationship. The lyrics suggest that when faced with temptation or adversity, true love will hold a couple together. The song starts by stating that love is what will keep the couple together and that the only way to remain faithful is to think of one another whenever another person tries to come between them.
The second verse suggests possessiveness, with the singer saying that their lover belongs to them and that they will not set them free. The line "When those guys start hanging around talking me down" implies jealousy and insecurity about their relationship. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasizing that no matter what happens, love will keep them together.
The final verse focuses on the passing of time and the inevitability of aging. The lyrics suggest that superficial beauty fades, and that what remains is love that endures. The song concludes by reiterating the strength of the singer's love and their unwavering commitment to their partner.
Overall, Love Will Keep Us Together is a song about the power of love to overcome obstacles and sustain a relationship. It suggests that true love can weather any storm, and that nothing can break two hearts that are truly meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Love love will keep us together
Love is the key to a happy and prosperous relationship
Think of me babe whenever
Always keep me in your thoughts
Some sweet talking guy comes along singing his song
Other people may try to charm you, but our love will endure
Don't mess around,
Don't play games
You got to be strong
You must be steadfast and true
Just Stop, 'cause I really love You
Put an end to any behavior that might jeopardize our relationship
Stop, I'll be thinking of you
I promise to always keep you in my thoughts
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
Our love is what will keep us united
You, you belong to me now
We are a couple and belong together
Ain't gonna set you free now
I will never let you go
When those guys start hanging around talking me down
When others try to criticize our relationship
Hear with your heart and you won't hear a sound
Ignore the criticisms and listen to your heart
Whatever young and beautiful
Even though you are young and attractive
Someday your looks will be gone
Your beauty will fade eventually
When the others turn you off
When others no longer find you attractive
Who'll be turning you on
I will still find you beautiful and desirable
I will, I will, I will, I will
I will always be there for you
Be there to share forever
I will be your companion for life
Love will keep us together
Our love will keep us united
Said it before and I'll say it again while others pretend
I will always declare my love for you, even when others don't
I'll need you now and I'll need you then
I will always depend on you
Stop 'cause I really love Ya
Stop doing anything that might hurt our relationship, because I truly love you
Stop I'll be thinking of Ya
I'll always be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love keep us together
Our love will keep us united
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
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THAYIKA - ฐายิกา
Sweet anticlpation
At the mention of your name
A feeling that i can't decribe
When you stole into the corner of my heart
You lit a flame
And there's something in me i can't hide
Ooh, I'm dreaming of the joy you brought to me, yeah
Ooh, and i believe that you are my destiny
Sweetest as fantasy
Love will keep us together
Nothing else could tear us apart
And will never leave you
I'll always keep you with my heart
Every move you make
And all the things you say and do
You make the right connections in my mind
Got a little pieve of heaven
And it's all wrapped up for you
I am so glad that you're mine
Oh I'm still dreaming of the joy you bring to me
Ooh and i believe that you are my destiny
Sweetest fantasy
Love will keep us together
Nothing else could tear us apart
And will never leave you
I'll always keep you with my heart
Love will keep us together
Nothing else could tear us apart
And will never leave you
I'll always keep you with my heart
I will be in your heart
You will be in mine
We'll be together
Till the end of time...
Ximena Gil
I wanna enter my wedding reception with this song playing in the background
Din Jay_Channel
Britain really produced many great Acid Jazz Band Artist such as JTQ, BNH, Jamiroquai, Incognito, etc.
oueikak!
Corduroy, Shakatak
steve robbins
Young deciples aswell dude
HeadStrikeR
Jazz, the music for your soul, love it!
Guitfiddlejase
It was truly a golden age for great mainstream music that was gone before we even knew what happened..
Walter Hammond
James is still touring regularly and the British funk scene is very much alive - you just need to look for it ;)
OPTIMYSTIC · Academia de antiSabiduría
"mainstream"
peter.gower
Well said!!!
Win Cup
Totally agree.