The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Good Lovin'
Various Artists Lyrics
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Good love
Good love
Good love
Good love
I was feelin' so bad
I asked my family doctor just what I had
(Doctor)
Mr. M.D.
(Doctor)
Now can you tell me
What's ailin' me?"
(Doctor)
He said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yes, indeed, all I, I really need
(Good love)
Now gimme that good, good lovin'
(Good love)
All I need is love
(Good love)
Good lovin', baby
(Good love)
Honey please, squeeze me tight
(Squeeze me tight)
Don't you want your baby to be alright?
(Be alright)
I said, "Baby"
(Baby)
Now it's for sure
(It's for sure)
I got the fever, yeah and you got the cure
(Got the cure)
And everybody yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yes, indeed, all I, I really need
(Good love)
Now c'mon gimme that lovin'
(Good love)
All I need is love
(Good love)
Good lovin', baby
(Good love)
Good love
Good lovin'
Good love all I need is love
(Good love)
All I want is love
(Good love)
Love is all in the mornin'
(Good love)
Love is late at night now
(Good love)
Love, love
(Good love)
Love, love, love, love, love
The lyrics of the song "Good Lovin'" by Various Artists mainly allude to the healing power of love. The song is a cheerful and upbeat depiction of the wonderful effects of love in a person's life, healing even the most painful of ailments. The opening verse "1 2 3, Good love" is a rhythmic chant that sets the tone for the song.
The main narrative of the song follows the singer who is feeling ill and asks his doctor for a diagnosis. The doctor informs him that all he needs is love, which can cure all. The chorus then kicks in with the singer asking for "good love". The singer then pleads with his partner to squeeze him tight and help cure him of his ailments.
The song is a classic Motown hit that was released in 1964, and its catchy and rhythmic chorus makes it a fan favorite. The song’s lyrics have become a popular romantic sentiment, with couples often using “good love” as a term for their relationship. Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of love and its ability to heal and make everything better.
Line by Line Meaning
Good love
Repetition of the phrase, emphasizing the importance of having love in one's life.
I was feelin' so bad
The singer is experiencing a negative emotional state.
I asked my family doctor just what I had
The singer seeks professional advice to identify the cause of their discomfort.
I said, "Doctor"
Direct address to the physician.
(Doctor)
Repetition of the direct address.
Mr. M.D.
Informal title used to address the doctor.
Now can you tell me
The singer asks for information and seeks guidance.
What's ailin' me?"
The artist is looking for a diagnosis and cause of their discomfort.
He said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The doctor responds in the affirmative, with enthusiasm.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Repetition of the doctor's affirmation.
Yes, indeed, all I, I really need
The doctor confirms the diagnosis and recommends a cure.
(Good love)
The cure is love, which is universal and essential.
Now gimme that good, good lovin'
The doctor requests the treatment he prescribed, emphasizing its importance.
Honey please, squeeze me tight
The singer addresses their partner in an affectionate manner, requesting physical contact.
(Squeeze me tight)
Reiteration of the request.
Don't you want your baby to be alright?
The artist appeals to their partner's concern for their well-being.
I said, "Baby"
Direct address to the partner.
(Baby)
Repetition of the direct address in a tender manner.
Now it's for sure
The singer is confident in their diagnosis and cure.
(It's for sure)
Reiteration of the statement.
I got the fever, yeah and you got the cure
The artist frames love as the cure for their fever, and their partner as the remedy.
And everybody yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Inclusion of everyone in the celebration of love and its healing power.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Repetition of the call to celebrate.
Now c'mon gimme that lovin'
The artist once again begs for the love that will cure them.
All I need is love
The singer believes that love is the most important thing for their well-being.
Good lovin', baby
The singer expresses their desire for love in an intimate way.
Good love all I need is love
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the importance of love in life.
All I want is love
The artist is reaffirming their need for love and the priority it has in their life.
Love is all in the mornin'
Love is important from the start of the day.
Love is late at night now
Love is equally important until the end of the day.
Love, love
Repetition to emphasize the importance of love.
(Good love)
Reiteration of the importance of good love.
Love, love, love, love, love
Repetition to emphasize the abundance of love that the artist desires.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.