There's Something on Your Mind
Etta James, B.B. King
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There's something on your mind By the way you look at me There is something on your mind, baby By the way you look at me And what you're thinking brings happiness Oh, and it bring misery Please, please, don't try to tell me I think, I, I understand No, no, don't try to tell me, baby 'Cause I think, I, I understand You want me to try and forget you Well, I'll do, baby, I'll do the best I can You know it hurts you when you're in love with someone And you know that someone don't love you It carries a heavy burden on your heart to know That the someone that you're in love with Is in love with your best friend And I'll tell you, when someone else is rocking you Rocking your cradle, you know, better Than you can rock your cradle yourself Then there's only one thing for you to do You just pack your clothes turn around And slowly walk out of the door Look over your left shoulder as you go out Then you hang your head and you say Oh please don't try to tell me Uh huh, I think, I understand No, no, no, no please don't try to tell me Because you think, you think I understand Oh you want me to try, to try to forget you, baby And I'll tell you, I'll do the best I can You know after you have done all you could do And you can't take no more, then you go downtown You get your big baseball bat And you come back on the scene Where they both are still together And then you just go and kick down the door Now as you kick down the door you just start Beating the hell of everybody that you can see Everybody that comes through the door And just as you make up your mind that you're gonna try To forgive her, then out comes another one of your friends And that really blows your mind so you go and think about You say to yourself, baby I realize I've done wrong But please forgive me and with a smirky smile on her face Then she look up at you and she say If you ever think about me (Oh I think about you, baby) If you ever change your mind (Oh you're staying on my mind, baby) If you ever think about me (Oh I think, I think about you all the time) And if I ever cross your mind (You stay on my mind) Well, you know, you know You know I'm yours And I know, I know you got to be mine (Yeah) There's something on your mind, be I can tell by the way you look at me (Oh, there's something, on my mind, baby) There is something on your mind (Oh can you tell, there's something on my mind) By the way you look at me (Oh the way I look at you, you look good to me) And what you're thinking brings happiness (Yes, baby) Oh and it can bring misery (Yes, all right)
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Written by: Cecil James McNeely
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11 facts about this song
Release Category"There's Something on Your Mind" by Etta James was released in the year 1961 under the album "The Second Time Around."
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the genres R&B and Soul. Etta James was known for her powerful and emotive voice in these genres.
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Cover Version FactThe song is originally a "Big Jay McNeely" composition. Etta James' version is a cover, and she added her unique soulful treatment to it.
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Chart Performance CategoryAlthough it's not as popularly recognized as some of her other hits, "There's Something on Your Mind" has made appearances on various music charts since its release.
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Recording InformationThe song was recorded in the renowned Chess Studios in Chicago, where Etta James produced some of her best works.
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Album Showcase"The Second Time Around" album, featuring "There's Something on Your Mind," showcased a deviation from the traditional blues and R&B, moving towards pop soundscapes.
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Collaborator InsightFor this album, Etta James worked closely with producer Ralph Bass, who was instrumental in shaping the album's sound.
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Legacy FactLike many of James's songs, "There's Something on Your Mind" continues to be a favorite among lovers of soul and R&B music, demonstrating her lasting impact on the genre.
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Musical AnalysisThe song is known for its deep emotion and soulful rhythm, showcasing Etta James' impressive vocal range and expressiveness.
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Personal Life ImpactDuring the recording sessions of the "The Second Time Around" album, Etta James was pregnant with her first child. Despite the personal hardships, she managed to deliver a remarkable performance in the song.
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Live Performance Fact"There's Something on Your Mind" remains a song that received frequent standing ovations when performed live by Etta James in her concerts.
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