Share Your Love With Me

Aretha Franklin

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.


Year:
1985
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It's an evil wind that blows no good, yeah
It's a sad heart that won't love like I know it should
Oh how lonesome(oh how lonesome) you must be (you must be)
It's a shame (shame, shame) if you don't share your love with me

It's a heartache, yeah (it's a heartache)
When love is gone (baby it's a heartache)
But it's bad (bad) and even sad (sad) oh later on
And there's no one blinder than you won't see
It's a shame (shame, shame) if you don't share some of your love with me

I can't help it, oh no
He is gone
I must try to forget
Because I've got to live on
Oh it's a good thing it's a sweet thing (it's a sweet thing)
To love someone (such a sweet thing)
But it's bad (bad) and even sad (sad) when it's not returned
Oh, how lonesome, how lonesome, how lonesome (oh how lonesome)
You must be (you must be)
I tell you it would be a shame (shame, shame)
A shame if you don't share your love with me (share your love with me)
It would really be a mistake baby (shame, shame) if you don't share
Your love with me (share your love with me)
It would sure be a shame (shame, shame) if you don't share
Share your love with me (share your love with me)

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Don Robey, Alfred Daniel Braggs

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

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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