Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
The Blues Brothers
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We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight, and we Would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois' Law enforcement community that have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We sincerely hope that you all enjoy The show and please remember people, that no matter who you are, and Whatever you do to live, thrive and survive, there are still some Things that make us all the same: You, me, him, them -- everybody, people, everybody! Everybody needs somebody Everybody needs somebody to love Someone to love (Someone to love) Sweetheart to miss (Sweetheart to miss) Sugar to kiss (Sugar to kiss) I need you, (you) you, you I need you, (you) you, you I need you, (you) you, you in the morning I need you, (you) you, you when my soul's on fire #change: C#m, A, C#m, be Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside When my baby mistreats me, I never never have a place to hide, I need you! Sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside When my baby mistreats me, I never never have a place to hide, I need you, (you) you, you I need you, (you) you, you You know people when you do find somebody, hold that woman, hold that Man, love him, hold him, squeeze her, please her, hold, squeeze and Please that person, give 'em all your love, signify your feelings with Every gentle caress, because it's so important to have that special Somebody to hold, kiss, miss, squeeze, and please. Everybody needs somebody Everybody needs somebody to love Someone to love (Someone to love) Sweetheart to miss (Sweetheart to miss) Sugar to kiss (Sugar to kiss) I need you, (you) you, you I need you, (you) you, you I need you, (you) you, you in the morning I need you, (you) you, you when my soul's on fire
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Written by: JERRY WEXLER, SOLOMON V, SR BURKE, BERT BERNS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" CompositionThe song was originally written by Solomon Burke, Bert Berns, and Jerry Wexler in 1964.
- Solomon Burke was an American recording artist and vocalist, Bert Berns was a successful songwriter and record producer while Jerry Wexler was a music journalist turned music producer.
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Solomon Burke's Original ReleaseSolomon Burke released the original track in 1964.
- The song appeared on his album "The Best of Solomon Burke".
- Even though the song wasn't a huge commercial success, it is considered one of his signature songs due to its popularity.
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Bert Berns's InvolvementBert Berns, apart from being one of the writers, also produced the original recording.
- He was known for his work on numerous hit songs during the 1960s, such as "Twist and Shout" and "Here Comes the Night".
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The Rolling Stones' CoverThe Rolling Stones covered "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" a year later in 1965.
- It was included in their second American album "The Rolling Stones, Now!".
- Their version was a slower, soul-inspired take on the original.
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The Blues Brothers' VersionThe Blues Brothers, the band formed by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, also covered the song.
- Their version was released in 1980 in the soundtrack album for their film "The Blues Brothers".
- The song features a faster tempo and is integrated into a scene where the characters 'Jake and Elwood Blues' are trying to convince an ex-member of their band to rejoin.
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Influence of the SongDespite not having considerable chart success, the song remains a popular tune and has been covered by many artists over the years.
- It's thought-provoking lyrics and soulful melody have continued to captivate audiences and represent the classic soul sound from its era.
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Jerry Garcia's InterpretationJerry Garcia, the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead, also covered the song.
- His band, the Jerry Garcia Band, often played it live, bringing a more rock-styled version to their performances, blending soul, rock, and blues aspects of the song.
- The song became a fan-favorite and continued to showcase the song's flexible appeal across different music genres.
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