Lookin' for a Love
Bobby Womack
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I'm lookin' for a love I'm lookin' for a love I'm gonna find I've got to find someone I'm lookin' for a love Everyday I'm lookin' for a love Well I'm and I'm lookin' here and there And I'm searching everywhere And I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin', I'm lookin' I'm lookin' for a love, lookin' for a love Well now and I'm lookin' here and there Searching everywhere gotta, gotta, gotta I've gotta, I've gotta find someone Someone to get up in the mornin' And rub my head Someone to fix my breakfast And bring it to my bed Someone to do a little housework And back with me again yeah With lots of love and kisses And [Incomprehensible] But right now, oh I'm lookin' for a love, yes sir Everyday of my life And I'm lookin' here and there And I'm searching everywhere And I'm lookin' I'm lookin' I'm lookin', I'm lookin' I'm lookin' for a love I'm lookin' for a love I'm lookin' for a love
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Written by: James W Alexander, Zelda Samuels
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12 facts about this song
Musical Category"Lookin' for a Love" belongs to the R&B-style music (Rhythm and Blues), combining elements of pop and soul which was particularly popular during the time it was created.
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Original VersionThe song "Lookin' for a Love" is actually a revamped version of a gospel track that Bobby Womack initially sang when he was part of the family gospel group, "The Valentinos".
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Song ReleaseThe song was initially released in 1974 as part of Bobby Womack's album titled "Lookin' for a Love Again".
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Chart Performance"Lookin' for a Love" became a significant hit. It topped the Billboard R&B chart for three weeks and also reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song discusses the singer’s search for love, making it a universal theme that many people can resonate with.
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Track DurationThe duration of the "Lookin' for a Love" track is approximately 2:37 minutes, representing the standard length for radio-friendly pop songs at the time.
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Song WritersBobby Womack and Jim Ford are credited as the songwriters for "Lookin' for a Love".
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Later UsageThe song "Lookin' for a Love" was used in the 2009 movie 'Aliens in the Attic'.
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Distinctive SoundThe song is noted for its distinctive upbeat, soulful sound, characterized by Womack's raw and emotive vocal delivery.
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Music Label"Lookin' for a Love" was released under the United Artists Music label.
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Signature SongThe song is considered one of Womack's signature songs that helped establish his reputation as an iconic R&B figure.
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Notable Cover VersionNotably, the band "The J. Geils Band" covered "Lookin' for a Love" in 1971 and their version also hit the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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