Rescue Me
Fontella Bass
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Rescue me Take me in your arms Rescue me I want your tender charm 'Cause I'm lonely And I'm blue I need you And your love too Come on and rescue me Come on, baby, and rescue me Come on, baby, and rescue me 'Cause I need you by my side Can't you see that I'm lonely Rescue me Come on and take my heart Take your love and conquer every part 'Cause I'm lonely And I'm blue I need you And your love too Come on and rescue me Come on, baby, and rescue me Come on, baby, and rescue me 'Cause I need you by my side Can't you see that I'm lonely Rescue me Take me in your arms Rescue me I want your tender charm 'Cause I'm lonely And I'm blue I need you And your love too Come on and rescue me (come on baby) Take me baby (take me baby) Hold me baby (hold me baby) Love me baby (love me baby) Can't you see that I need you baby Can't you see that I'm lonely Rescue me Come on and take my hand C'mon, baby and be my man 'Cause I love you 'Cause I want you Can't you see that I'm lonely Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm) Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm) Take me baby (take me baby) Love me baby (love me baby) Need me baby (need me baby) Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm) Can't you see that I'm lonely Rescue me Rescue me Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm
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Written by: Carl Smith, Raynard Miner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Rescue Me" is Fontella Bass' biggest hit. Fontella Bass was an American R&B and soul singer, best known for her 1965 hit.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top spot on the R&B chart for four weeks and was her only Top 40 pop hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Unique SoundFontella Bass’ performance in “Rescue Me” is often remembered for her soulful, emotive voice and the engaging gospel-infused piano lines.
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Co-writerApart from being the vocalist, Fontella Bass also co-wrote the song. This was quite unusual in an era where artists rarely wrote their own material.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by many artists, including Cher, Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benatar and Diane Reeves. It has also been featured in several films, commercials and television series.
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Royalties ControversyFontella Bass did not receive proper royalties from the song initially. She sued American Express and its advertising agency in the 1990s for using the song in a commercial without her permission. In the end, she received a settlement.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Rescue Me" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018. It is also listed as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Production DetailsThe song was recorded at the legendary Chess Records in Chicago and was released on the subsidiary label, Checker Records.
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Musical Composition"Rescue Me" is known for its memorable bass line, which was played by famed Chicago session musician, Louis Satterfield.
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Background VocalsMinnie Riperton, who later achieved fame with her own hit song “Lovin’ You,” was one of the background vocalists in the song.
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