Share Your Love with Me

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About Share Your Love with Me

"Share Your Love with Me" is a song written by Alfred Braggs and Deadric Malone. It was originally recorded by blues singer Bobby "Blue" Bland. Over the years, the song has been covered by various artists including Aretha Franklin in 1969, The Band in 1973, Kenny Rogers in 1981, and most recently, Van Morrison in 2016.


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Well, it's an ill wind that blows no good
And it's a sad one that won't love like I know it should
And oh, how lonesome you must be
And it's a shame if you don't share your love with me

It's a heartache when love is gone
But it's bad, even sad, later on
Oh, there's no one blinder than he who won't see
And it's a shame if you don't share your love with me

Well, I can't help it when she is gone
You must try to forget, oh, you must live on

And I know it's a good thing to love someone
But it's bad, even sad, when it's not returned
And oh, how lonesome you must be
And it's a shame if you don't share your love with me
And it's a shame if you don't share your love with me

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The Band

The Band were a Canadian-American roots rock group that originally consisted of Rick Danko (bass guitar, double bass, fiddle, trombone, vocals), Levon Helm (drums, mandolin, guitar, vocals), Garth Hudson (keyboard instruments, saxophones, trumpet), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, baritone saxophone, vocals) and Robbie Robertson (guitar, vocals). The members of the Band first came together as they joined rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins's backing group, The Hawks, one by one between 1958 and 1963. more »

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Written by: Don Robey, Alfred Daniel Braggs

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Song Origin
"Share Your Love with Me" is originally a blues song that was written by Alfred Braggs and Deadric Malone.
Bobby "Blue" Bland
The song was first recorded by Bobby "Blue" Bland in 1963. His version hit number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also went to number 5 on the R&B Chart. It was Bobby's Bland's only big hit on the Hot 100 charting.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, covered "Share Your Love with Me" in 1969. - Her version of the song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the U.S. R&B chart and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. - The performance bagged Franklin a Grammy Award in 1970 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers also recorded his version of "Share Your Love with Me" for his album of the same name in 1981. - His version peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 50 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
The Band & Van Morrison
"Share Your Love with Me" was further covered by The Band in their album, Moondog Matinee in 1973. - Van Morrison features backup vocals in The Band's version of the song. - The Band and Van Morrison's version of the song isn't a chart-topper like the previous covers, but it holds its special place amongst fans of the artists.
Song Interpretation
The song is about utter devotion, expressing an immense desire for a beloved's affection.
Musical Style
All versions of "Share Your Love with Me" feature a mix of Rhythm and Blues, Soul, and Country genres though each artist has brought their unique style to their respective versions.
Legacy
The song has been considered a classic due to its repeated successful renditions by various respected artists over time.

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