I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)
Aretha Franklin
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You're a no good heart breaker You're a liar and you're a cheat And I don't know why I let you do these things to me My friends keep telling me That you ain't no good But oh, they don't know That I'd leave you if I could I guess I'm uptight And I'm stuck like glue Cause I ain't never I ain't never, I ain't never, no, no (loved a man) (The way that I, I love you) Some time ago I thought You had run out of fools But I was so wrong You got one that you'll never lose The way you treat me is a shame How could ya hurt me so bad Baby, you know that I'm the best thing That you ever had Kiss me once again Don't ya never, never say that we we're through Cause I ain't never Never, Never, no, no (loved a man) (The way that I, I love you) I can't sleep at night And I can't even fight I guess I'll never be free Since you got, your hooks, in me Whoa, oh, oh Yeah! Yeah! I ain't never loved a man I ain't never loved a man, baby Ain't never had a man hurt me so bad No Well this is what I'm gonna do about it
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Written by: Ronnie Shannon
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was released in 1967.
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Album RelativityThe song is the title track of Aretha Franklin's first album with Atlantic Records.
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OriginThis soul-style song was written by Ronnie Shannon, and it marks a significant shift from Aretha's earlier pop-style songs.
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Breakthrough HitAfter the release, the song quickly rose to number one on the R&B charts and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Franklin's first big hit.
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Recording SessionThe recording session of the song took place in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Franklin's legendary partnership with producer Jerry Wexler began.
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AwardsMore than 50 years after its release, "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2018, in recognition of its impact on American culture and history.
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Personal SignificanceAretha Franklin often identified "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" as one of her favorite songs throughout her career.
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Musical StructureThe track famously displays Franklin's gospel music background, featuring her powerful, emotionally resonant vocals, and piano playing.
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Live PerformanceFranklin sang "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" live at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1971, creating a memorable performance that still resonates with fans today.
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Lyrics interpretationThe song talks about a toxic and intense love relationship where the singer can't stop loving a man who doesn't treat her right. This resonated with a lot of listeners and may explain the song's impact and success.
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Cultural impact"I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was a popular anthem during the Civil Rights Movement and is often credited as a catalyst for Franklin's reign as the Queen of Soul.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 1987 film "The Big Easy," enhancing its cultural impact.
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