Share Your Love

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About Share Your Love

"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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1973
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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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Band History
"The Band" is a prominent Canadian-American rock group that comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson. They were an active music entity from 1968 to 1977 before reuniting again in 1983 and continuing to perform until 1999.
Album Release
The track "Share Your Love" is from their album "Cahoots," released in 1971. The album was the fourth studio record by The Band.
Original Artist
"Share Your Love (With Me)" is originally a song by blues musician Bobby 'Blue' Bland. The Band performed a cover version of the track on their "Cahoots" album.
Song Genre
The song typically falls into the genres of rock and soul music. The Band was known for their unique blend of rock, country, and folk music.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Deadric Malone and Alfred Braggs, not by any members of The Band.
Music Arrangement
Mostly remembered for its soulful organ performance by Garth Hudson. Richard Manuel provided the main vocals in the track.
Reception and Legacy
At the time of its release, the album "Cahoots" was met with relatively mixed reviews. Some critics felt that the track "Share Your Love" showed a different style of The Band, as it echoed more of an R&B sound compared to their usual rock or folk blend.
Live Performances
It was a song played often during The Band's live performances, and several live renditions of the song can be found on their later compilation releases.
Other Cover Versions
Notable artists such as Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison have also covered the song "Share Your Love With Me."
Song Influence
The Band's rendition of the song has reportedly influenced later musicians, most significantly those in the Americana genre.

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