Favourite Lyrics

[Guest jo65]

"Baby.. I want to hold you

so close to my heart

that you , you can hear it sing"

Ellie Greenwich..

[Iancsloft]

Somebody somewhere needs you -Darrell Banks

What lyrics sang so uplifting n soulful that recording

cheered me up many times over the past several years

along with Open the door to your heart its in my top

tunes of alltime list Yip dont come much better than

those two pieces of Detroit Magic................

Tomangoes--really love you another slab of lyrical torture brill !!!

In fact most Soul Music recordings are,nt lyrics they,re

pure Poetry penned by people who are sharing lifes trials and tribulations

with us ..I remember as a 12 yr kid listening to Otis Reddings Ive been loving you too long

in my front room on my Grundig record player and my eyes filling with tears by the end

thats what Soul is ! plucks your heart strings and tortures your soul bringing you joy and pain

Wow joy and pain thats another awesome tune blimey could go on allnite..

xx Ian C

[Guest Bearsy]

This old heart - doesn't get any better for me

Also love,

Every time i see you

You look so fine girl

Every time your eyes meet mine

Chills run up and down my spine

i dont know about you

you make me wonder

tell me how your feeling baby

id like to know

i dont know about you

i kind of think i love you

nice choice Pete

[Pete Eccles]

i dont know about you

you make me wonder

tell me how your feeling baby

id like to know

i dont know about you

i kind of think i love you

nice choice Pete

[Guest outonthefloor]

A few words said in anger

have put my lonely heart in danger

one mistake made you part

but when you left you took my heart

Four tops

Same cooke - nothing can change this love

one of my all time fav love songs.

Helen

XXX

[Soulgrit]

thats what Soul is ! plucks your heart strings and tortures your soul bringing you joy and pain

Wow joy and pain thats another awesome tune blimey could go on allnite..

xx Ian C

Ian, a bit too much Christmas cheer I think . But you hit the spot right on mate .

See you Friday at Burnley.

Willie

[Iancsloft]

thats what Soul is ! plucks your heart strings and tortures your soul bringing you joy and pain

Wow joy and pain thats another awesome tune blimey could go on allnite..

xx Ian C

Ian, a bit too much Christmas cheer I think . But you hit the spot right on mate .

See you Friday at Burnley.

Willie

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Hi Willie Christmas cheer ha ha dont think so mate..worked xmas eve on my own xmas day

had my xmas dinner on Pennington Flash country park with my Staffy Ted..Ted had two Melton morbray

pies i had a cheese n mustard pickle sarnie and i,ll tell you what mate it was the best xmas dinner

ive had in the last 8 yrs Ah Joy and Pain

[Soulgrit]

Hi Willie Christmas cheer ha ha dont think so mate..worked xmas eve on my own xmas day

had my xmas dinner on Pennington Flash country park with my Staffy Ted..Ted had two Melton morbray

pies i had a cheese n mustard pickle sarnie and i,ll tell you what mate it was the best xmas dinner

ive had in the last 8 yrs Ah Joy and Pain

[Guest posstot]

James Spencer - In-law Trouble - Taurus

I'M TIRED OF MY IN-LAWS TRYING TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO

IF I'D WANTED YOUR MOMMA TO BE MY WIFE I WOULDN'T HAVE MARRIED YOU

Great

good choice..makes me giggle...

[Guest posstot]

" if i call her up at 2 oclock in the mornin, and say come on over, if you can. Before i hang up the telephone, she's sittin beside me, with a cup a corffee in her hand....woooaaahhhwooah SUGAR DUMPLING"

Now that is a record with some mighty fine lyrics.........THIS IS A GREAT POST BY THE WAY....I'LL BE ADDING MORE I THINK AS I REMEMBER THEM....Bestest thread i've read on here yet on s/source....

a real conversation starter...

not an ego massage in sight..A BREATH OF FRESH AIR.....CONGRATULATIONS.

[Simsy]

Sleepless nights I lie awake, thinking how my heart is breakin. backed with a thumping bass, George Blackwell brilliant.

Good choice.

"When you've got the troubles of the world on your shoulders and each passing day the sun grows a little colder, your future doesn't look any brighter, your load isn't getting any lighter, you're down and push has come to shove, now is the time to try my love".

"They say the race is not won by the fast, but by the man who endures to the last, if I have to spend a lifetime making you mine then I'm well prepared for the task".

"I've seen a whole lotta' women, I've held a lot of hands, I've kissed the sweetest lips from Jane to Marry-ann, but I'm sticking with you baby, like a fuse to dynamite, I'll bust in a million pieces if you don't love me tonight".

Gotta love it!

[Simsy]

"They say the race is not won by the fast, but by the man who endures to the last, if I have to spend a lifetime making you mine then I'm well prepared for the task".

Patience is a virtue and waiting can't hurt you I know I'll make it somehow.

[Soulie_girl_80]

I know the reason you've been crying

Oh yes I heard she won't be needing you

How does it feel being the one left behind

What's a matter baby is it hurting you

I know you found out she's been cheating

And I heard she even told you she was untrue

How does it feel being on the outside looking in

What's a matter baby is it hurting you

Remember

Remember when I needed you so bad

Remember

Remember what you had to say

You told me to find another shoulder to cry on

Then you laughed

You laughed and you walked away

I know that you've been asking about me (ha-ha)

And I'm sorry but I've got somebody new

Now my hurting is just about over

But baby it's just starting for you!

love this

[Soulie_girl_80]

You call my name

Oooh so sweet

To make your kiss incomplete

When your mood is clear

You quickly change your ways

Then you say I'm untrue

What am I supposed to do

Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you

... Stevie Wonder

Little girl again you are blue

someone else has gone and hurt you

now you come to me, your best friend

telling your sad story again

once more you'll look in my eyes

and i know you will realise

that im the one that loves you

... Jerry Butler

You made my soul a burning fire

You're getting to be my one desire

You're getting to be all that matters to me

And let me tell you boy

I hope and pray each day I live

A little more love I'll have to give

A little more love that's devoted and true

'Cause all I do is think about you

... Miss Tammi Terrell

and lots more but now going to sleeep.. nite nite!

[sepia]

SOUL BROS INC / PYRAMID

EXCUSES / TRICK BAG

[Guest outonthefloor]

You made my soul a burning fire

You're getting to be my one desire

You're getting to be all that matters to me

And let me tell you boy

I hope and pray each day I live

A little more love I'll have to give

A little more love that's devoted and true

'Cause all I do is think about you

... Miss Tammi Terrell

Beautiful...that says it perfectly

XXXX

[Simsy]

"A little bit of sympathy, an ounce of pity and deep in your heart I'll pray there's some for me, but why are you trying to keep us apart oooh it's breaking my heart".

"I wanna try love just one more time, but I know my life'll be worth one thin dime, but I love you oh I love you whaaaaaaaat more.."

"Well do you tell all your gruesome friends when they enquire as to have I've been".

[Guest Dante]

Being totally honest, I've always thought that lyrics is northern's week spot. Maybe because english is not my mother language, maybe because I've always liked reeaaaally good lyrics (look at my avatar )

Anyway, I like Backstreet by Edwin.

But one of the faves deffo is Irma Thomas' Don't Mess With My Man:

"The money my husband makes

is for greenpeas and rice

but my man gives me steak

now, ain't that nice?

You can have my husband

but please dont mess with my man"

haha great!

Cheers from Mexico...

[Barry]

I could just write the whole lyrics out for Bits 'n Pieces - 'Keep On Running Away', but the opening line sets the scene for the tale well enough...

"OOOH I've tried so hard now Baby,

To get you to see things like me.."

Simply heartbreaking.

[Guest posstot]

Being totally honest, I've always thought that lyrics is northern's week spot. Maybe because english is not my mother language, maybe because I've always liked reeaaaally good lyrics (look at my avatar )

Anyway, I like Backstreet by Edwin.

But one of the faves deffo is Irma Thomas' Don't Mess With My Man:

"The money my husband makes

is for greenpeas and rice

but my man gives me steak

now, ain't that nice?

You can have my husband

but please dont mess with my man"

haha great!

Cheers from Mexico...

with all due respect....you've always thought lyrics were northern souls' weakspot???? please pancho, read this thread and find out otherwise...lyrics in soul, are about life itself...rejoice in there infinate quality...read on batman read on!!! morri..who? lol's my freind lol's.

[NEV]

EDDIE WILSON -A TOAST TO THE LADY(TOLLIE)

Eddie_Wilson___Toast_to_the_Lady.mp3

[Soulie_girl_80]

3 more and i leave it there, promise!

i just waited waited waited, i waited for you.. just remember when you set me free.. you said you'd never, never come back to me.. now you're lonely and you want to come home, but im happy on my own.. lee lamont

you told me dear, that your love was sincere and that it would always be, but now i've learned you found someone who can love you more than me, you told me that you really love me and that you'd always stand by my side, but they were only lies.. reatha reese..

it's been a long time baby, since you've been gone away, i still remember your kisses like it was yesterday, i tried to forget you, but i've found it's no use when i.. still remember the feeling.. barbara lewis..

maybe there are a few wrong words.. dunno, if so, im very sorry, my english is not perfect..

it would be great a web site with northern soul lyrics.. i love it when i understand what i hear!! sometimes i hear a song 10 times in 20 minutes more or less lol.. and try to understand, but unfortunately it doesnt work sometimes.. (vondells for example..)

ana

[Peter99]

I could just write the whole lyrics out for Bits 'n Pieces - 'Keep On Running Away', but the opening line sets the scene for the tale well enough...

"OOOH I've tried so hard now Baby,

To get you to see things like me.."

Simply heartbreaking.

Good shout mate.

Wawawawa!

[Peter99]

You give me one minute of your time I'll work over time, under time, any time all the time

I swear I'll keep those fine rags on your back

[Guest Dante]

with all due respect....you've always thought lyrics were northern souls' weakspot???? please pancho, read this thread and find out otherwise...lyrics in soul, are about life itself...rejoice in there infinate quality...read on batman read on!!! morri..who? lol's my freind lol's.

It can be. I surely can be wrong. Morrissey can be piece of rubbish.

I was sure I was getting a comment like that, and I wanted it really.

Just one thing, my name is Dante, not pancho. So please Mike, Steve, Adam, William, posstot or whatever your great wasp name is, memorize it.

D A N T E: Dante is the mexican asshole who don't like northern lyrics. Easy, isn't it?

Cheers

[Guest]

Whats your favourite lyrics from a northern/soul sound here`s one of mine

ITS ALMOST LIKE EATING PEAS BY THE POUND

THEN WRAPPING UP IN ADHESIVE TAPE

FROM THE WAIST DOWN

EXCITERS-BLOWING UP MY MIND-RCA

" Uoy sevol gnag eht tibbangnad , niatyppac " .......

( " Cappytain , dangnabbit the gang loves you " )

SCRATCHY " - Travis Wammack

Malc Burton

[Harry Crosby]

" Uoy sevol gnag eht tibbangnad , niatyppac " .......

( " Cappytain , dangnabbit the gang loves you " )

SCRATCHY " - Travis Wammack

Malc Burton

OFTEN WONDERED WHAT THAT WAS MALC, WAS TOLD IF YOU TURN IT BACKWARDS, YOD GET TO KNOW WHAT HE SAID NOW I UNDERSTAND

[Kevinkent]

Well now that a Reggae/Ska section of the forum has appeared, I'm gonna go with:

"Get up in the morning, baked beans for breakfast" -Desmond Decker

[Albert Petit]

Roger Hatcher - Sweetest Girl in the world......

Whats your favourite lyrics from a northern/soul sound here`s one of mine

ITS ALMOST LIKE EATING PEAS BY THE POUND

THEN WRAPPING UP IN ADHESIVE TAPE

FROM THE WAIST DOWN

EXCITERS-BLOWING UP MY MIND-RCA

[Guest Dante]

Well now that a Reggae/Ska section of the forum has appeared, I'm gonna go with:

"Get up in the morning, baked beans for breakfast" -Desmond Decker

Thought it was:

"Get up in the morning

slaving for bread, sir

so that every mouth

can be fed"

Talking 'bout reggae/ska, one of the worst lyrics ever, IMO, Miss Jamaica. Sounds like a Hallmark St Valentine's Day Card

[ExYoungSoulie]

I can't believe Gerri Grainger - I Go To Pieces has not yet been mentioned!!

[Gary]

Ive been waiting here since early morning, tossing pebbles at your window pane

D Spinners.

[Guest outonthefloor]

I can't believe Gerri Grainger - I Go To Pieces has not yet been mentioned!!

I had this for songs that make u cry...cheesy tune but cant resist those lyrics....

Now I cant laugh without you

im only half without you......

I watched the wind turn the leaves like the love u turned away

But im still a fool who believes youll return to me one day

Ah but baby its getting cold out hurry up I cant hold out

I go to pieces every time two lovers walk on by

suddenly i see you and i and i cry....

Great choice

Helen

XXX

Edited December 29, 2007 by outonthefloor

[Guest rachel]

Always a favourite line for me is from Shirley Whal's - 'That's How Long' - King

'Tell the DJs they've got nothing to say... until they have no more records to play'

I used to have this one as my signature on here - I think it's 'until the DJs have nothing to say...' though.

You don't know the suffering I go through - Dena Barnes.

Oh yes, and I'm with Chrissie on Jerry Williams as well, the alpha.. omega.. line sends shivers down my spine.

Have to seriously think about this one but I'll be back with some quotes I'm sure... I'm a bit of a lyrics obsessive. Remember hearing some 'advice' about soul which I think came second hand from Jo Wallace.. "don't listen to the lyrics or you're f**ked"

[Harry Crosby]

Another one of my favourites-

SHE STANDS 5 FEET TALL AND A QUARTER

THERE AINT A GOOD THING SHE DON`T HAVE

SHE`S GOT GOOD THINGS IN GOOD ORDER

ONE LOOK AND YOU WILL SEE WHY

IVE GOT TO BRING HER IN ALIVE

YES SHE`S WANTED

IN THREE STATES

AND HER CRIME IS HEARTBREAK

TOP LYRICS BY MR HOLMAN OF COURSE LARRY CLINTON BRILLIANT WITH A CAPITAL B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[OOPS MISSED OUT WEIGHS ONE TWENTY TWO AND A HALF}

Edited December 29, 2007 by HARRY CROSBY

[Guest Bearsy]

I used to have this one as my signature on here - I think it's 'until the DJs have nothing to say...' though.

Oh yes, and I'm with Chrissie on Jerry Williams as well, the alpha.. omega.. line sends shivers down my spine.

Have to seriously think about this one but I'll be back with some quotes I'm sure... I'm a bit of a lyrics obsessive. Remember hearing some 'advice' about soul which I think came second hand from Jo Wallace.. "don't listen to the lyrics or you're f**ked"

totally agree Rachel, listening to an artist pumping out the lyrics wether they are good or bad can be quite gut renching at times, but its a bit like eating a sugar doughnut, you cant help but lick your lips

[Guest Doris]

You made my soul a burning fire

You're getting to be my one desire

You're getting to be all that matters to me

And let me tell you boy

I hope and pray each day I live

A little more love I'll have to give

A little more love that's devoted and true

'Cause all I do is think about you

... Miss Tammi Terrell

Love this - when I hear this and She'll come running back - lose myself on a dancefloor

Doris

[Soulie_girl_80]

Remember hearing some 'advice' about soul which I think came second hand from Jo Wallace.. "don't listen to the lyrics or you're f**ked"

[Barry]

I can't believe Gerri Grainger - I Go To Pieces has not yet been mentioned!!

I remember it being played for Mike Walker and I heard those lyrics in context for the first time - poignant and beautiful.

May I also add the old BB standard, it's quickie:

"Shoes...you keep on walking on back, back to her?"

Edited December 30, 2007 by Barry

[Barry]

Obvious I know but I just can't help myself...

"I woke up early this morning,

Looking round for my love -

But her sweet voice,

I didn't heeearr, no!"

Just bloody beautiful.

[Guest]

Obvious I know but I just can't help myself...

"I woke up early this morning,

Looking round for my love -

But her sweet voice,

I didn't heeearr, no!"

Just bloody beautiful.

The Invitatations " Skiing In The Snow " .......

" Got to get my gear out ready for the winter chill "

That line of the lyric still brings a smile to my face ......

Malc Burton

[Barry]

The Invitatations " Skiing In The Snow " .......

" Got to get my gear out ready for the winter chill "

That line of the lyric still brings a smile to my face ......

Malc Burton

Speaking of lyrics that bring a smile, a though this is possibly not adhering to the, I think, initial sentiment in the opening post regarding lyrics (as they aren't really premeditated lyrics maybe) but I do love the fade out party line in Frankie Crockers 'TOD' -

It's the way she spits 'em out...

"What a Bullet -

CHARTBUSTER!'

A time and a place in New York City.

[Maxwell]

just hung up the telephone,

i heard all about you,

your new boyfriend couldnt wait to tell me,

that you and i are through,

dont try to spare my feelings just get out!

[Barry]

"And as - time goes by,

Things get cold and dry,

There's no more water in the well.

And there ain't no way

that two can come together,

If we stay locked in our cell - Awww,

Keep The Fires Burning!"

Apologies, not inherantly Northern I know but you can't argue with the poetry and relevance of those words.

[Guest]

Speaking of lyrics that bring a smile, a though this is possibly not adhering to the, I think, initial sentiment in the opening post regarding lyrics (as they aren't really premeditated lyrics maybe) but I do love the fade out party line in Frankie Crockers 'TOD' -

It's the way she spits 'em out...

"What a Bullet -

CHARTBUSTER!'

A time and a place in New York City.

" You got a smile so bright , you know you could have been a candle .....

I'm holding you so tight , you know you could have been a handle ......

The way you swept me off my feet , you know you could have been a broom .....

The way you smell so sweet , you know you could have been some perfume " ...... "

Malc Burton

[Barry]

" You got a smile so bright , you know you could have been a candle .....

I'm holding you so tight , you know you could have been a handle ......

The way you swept me off my feet , you know you could have been a broom .....

The way you smell so sweet , you know you could have been some perfume " ...... "

Malc Burton

"Love my Love,

Please come back.

Don't leave me this way.

Love my Love,

Here I stand

Alone, crying every day!"

I'll have to try harder after that cracker Malc.

[Peter99]

Not sure if this has been posted already

One silk stocking lying on the floor

A lonely little doggie crying at the door

John and Wierdest - really sad lyrics.

[steve]

Whats your favourite lyrics from a northern/soul sound here`s one of mine

ITS ALMOST LIKE EATING PEAS BY THE POUND

THEN WRAPPING UP IN ADHESIVE TAPE

FROM THE WAIST DOWN

EXCITERS-BLOWING UP MY MIND-RCA

These precious moments I spent holding you,

come back to me so strong,

the love we had has become a masquerade,

it's not the same sweet song.

so tell me ss whats the record??????

I'll let you know later

[Deegee]

A distant night and lonely days

I see your face in many ways,

But you are gone, and Im alone,

I need your love to carry me through,

carry me through

and

The way hold your head, to understand what I say, Oh this gets to me baby,

the way you pout and cry everytime I say goodbye, it gets to me baby,

The way you give your kiss from your soul not your lips,

the way you hold me tenderly,

this gets to me oh, baby how it gets to me!

and

It takes gallons of water, to make the deepest sea,

it takes a whole lot of pain, to make a misery,

But all it took was a little kiss, to make my poor heart feel like this,

filled with joy and filled with glee,

I dont know whats come over me.

[Guest SoulBoogieAlex]

It's All Over by Ben E King ranks up there with one of my favorite performances and lyrics.