Anderson joined the James Brown Revue in 1965, succeeding Anna King, and stayed for three years as Brown's main female singer, until she was succeeded by Marva Whitney in 1968. She rejoined in 1969 after Whitney departed, staying for a further three years until 1972, after which Lyn Collins took over from her. Brown claimed in his autobiography that Anderson was the best singer he ever had in his revue.
In 1970, she released her most famous song, the feminist anthem "The Message from the Soul Sisters."
A single on James' I-Dentify label by Momie-O appeared in 1975 featuring a cover of Rufus' hit "Once You Get Started" and Bobby Womack's "Stop On By".
Anderson toured the UK with the James Brown Funky People Revue in the late 1980s and again with husband Bobby Byrd, the founder of The Famous Flames, in the mid-1990s.
Let It Be Me
Vicki Anderson Lyrics
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I want to stay around you
And so I beg you
Let it be me!
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love
What would life be?
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you'll love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me!
Let it be me!
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you'll love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you'll love me only
And that you'll always
Let it be me!
And that you'll always
Let it be me!
The lyrics to Vicki Anderson and James Brown's song "Let It Be Me" express a deep desire and commitment to love and devotion for one another. The singer is grateful for finding their lover and wants to stay close to them, hoping that they will choose to stay with the singer as well. The lyrics further emphasize the idea that the two lovers should choose each other without hesitation and let their love be forever.
The chorus, "Let it be me," repeats throughout the song and serves as a request to the lover to choose the singer as their partner. The phrase signifies the singer's willingness to be devoted and committed to their loved one while also expressing their need for that same love in return. The verses convey the same message, painting a picture of completeness and fulfillment that's achieved only through their love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Let It Be Me" express a yearning for mutual love and devotion. The song stresses the importance of being a chosen partner to the one you love and highlights that love is essential for a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I bless the day I found you
I am incredibly grateful for the day that I met you, and I recognize how lucky I am to have you in my life.
I want to stay around you
I have a strong desire to remain close to you and be a part of your life.
And so I beg you
I am pleading with you to consider my request and fulfill my needs.
Let it be me!
Choose me as the one you want to be with, and let me be the person to provide you with the love and attention you deserve.
Don't take this heaven from one
Do not deprive someone of the heaven and happiness they have found in another person.
If you must cling to someone
If you feel the need to be with someone, please let it be me as I am the one right for you.
Now and forever
I will be with you always, and will never leave your side, for eternity.
Let it be me!
Choose me as the one you want to be with, and let me be the person to provide you with the love and attention you deserve.
Each time we meet love
Each moment that we are together is an opportunity to experience love and joy, and treasure each other's company.
I find complete love
With you, I find a love that is complete and whole, leaving me filled with joy and contentment.
Without your sweet love
Without your love and affection, my life is incomplete and lacking in joy and fulfillment.
What would life be?
Without you, I cannot imagine what life would be like, as you are the center of my universe and the source of my happiness.
So never leave me lonely
Please never leave me feeling lonely and isolated, as I need your love and companionship to feel whole and complete.
Tell me you'll love me only
Promise me that you will love only me, and that my place in your life is secure and unwavering.
And that you'll always
I need your constant love and affection in all aspects of life, and I require your unwavering commitment to our relationship.
Let it be me!
Choose me as the one you want to be with, and let me be the person to provide you with the love and attention you deserve.
And that you'll always
I need your constant love and affection in all aspects of life, and I require your unwavering commitment to our relationship.
Let it be me!
Choose me as the one you want to be with, and let me be the person to provide you with the love and attention you deserve.
So never leave me lonely
Please never leave me feeling lonely and isolated, as I need your love and companionship to feel whole and complete.
Tell me you'll love me only
Promise me that you will love only me, and that my place in your life is secure and unwavering.
And that you'll always
I need your constant love and affection in all aspects of life, and I require your unwavering commitment to our relationship.
Let it be me!
Choose me as the one you want to be with, and let me be the person to provide you with the love and attention you deserve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Pierre Delanoe, Manny Curtis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MyHitzone
I Love the voice of Vicki.!!!!
PaulDA2000
Lol, Vicki's voice is like listening to fingernails on a chalk board. Never liked it and never will. How Mr. Brown could say she was the best female singer he ever had in his show always astounded me.
pantswagen
someone has found the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLOXC-OWh5I - can you techno fellows, put some decent audio to the video PLEASE !! one of my all time favourites
Alexandre Babeanu
@PaulDA2000 Try listening to the actual record makes a HUGE difference...
PaulDA2000
I actually don't like Vicki Anderson's voice either. At least the way Mr. Brown had her sing, way up high and screetchy. Maybe her normal voice was better.
WeedVulva
@PaulDA2000 marva whitney kills her..