Johnnie Taylor (What About My Love)

[LeBoulevardier]

This album came out on the short lived label Beverly Glenn along w/ Anita Baker's first album The Songstress I believe.

[verbatimmags]

@LeBoulevardier (You are correct. Also Bobby Womacks "The Poets' LP (with If you think you're lonely now, and the duet with Patti LaBelle - Love Has Finally Come At Last). Anita Bakers former group - Chapter 8, also recorded for the label without her, while she was signed solo).

[songstress6355]

It took me so long to find this song,Thank U whoever put this on.Johnnie is sorely missed!!! I know just what he is talking about.Beautiful Song!!!!

[summersbr1]

Sometimes history has a way of repeating itself and i am hopeful that music will eventually go full circle to get back to music like this.I really hate the turn music has taken over these last few years and getting tired of being told if i want good music, i have to search for it. Are you serious??

[lbm281981]

I'm in love with a woman that's doing me the same way yall. Song like this is more spiritual nowadays because todays music is dead!

[boomerang905]

I think more than people will like to admit, many of us have felt this way. I have and this song came out during that time. But he paved the way for someone so much more deserving!

[summersbr1]

Dallas, TX is not the same without you. We miss you and the great music you gave us....R.I.P. JT

[OldSchoolRules96]

The 9 people that dislike this song probably think that Lil' Wayne is a musical genius!

[SmoothBivens4]

My favorite Johnny Taylor tune is (Soul Filet) One of the Bad Brothas back in the day.A really great time to grow up,Great Music,Great Songs & most of all alot of Great Singers.Classic Ol' School.What about my Love & urs to & for Ol' School!

[doctaslick]

9 people have no soul.

[miloraptor1]

one word, blissful!

[1blessedbrotha]

this song makes my heart ache, as i realize that i'm growin older and still have never experienced true love.

[NgaiOlaudah]

BOTH OF Y'ALL ARE SO RIGHT...MR. TAYLOR IS A CLASSICAL SINGER IN THE AMERICAN IDIOM - ONE OF THE GREATEST SMOOTH ARTISTS OF ALL TIME!!!!! THANKS...

[demonlucario]

Lola's Theme!

[chaptwo2]

Just magnificent. Hard to put into words. Talk about throwing down the gauntlet to those singers who need autotune. Mr Taylor only needs a microphone.

[naturalesque81tv]

This song makes me want to DIE and go to music heaven!!! It's so GOOOD!!!! AAAAH! SMH

[bleekas145]

JOHNNIE TAYLOR ... WAS THE BEST THAT'S EVER DONE IT 2 ME... I DON'T KNOW WHAT THESE UNTALENTED FARTS ARE DOING TODAY.... FREE MONEY WOW! J.T. WAS THE BEST R@ B VOCALIST EVER!

[MrDoobie28]

Love this song.

I used to record the Robbie Vincent show on Jazz FM in the UK,

and here I am, playing the tape with this song on-

recorded 24-6-84 !

to a silly bird in France xx

[codegeasse2113]

i love this song and im only 14

[dirtyedna]

what a gorgeous song....replay,replay replay!!  Beautiful production. BRAVO !

[myname4445]

what about my love, is and always will be a jam

[AliciaBrown19882011]

No one can 'sang it' like Johnnie Taylor about finding love, havin love, and then losing love.  Another 'brown liquor' hit from back in the day ! R.I.P. JT

[loobycliff]

Great song. You do everything you can, and it *just ain't good enough". Beverley Glen was a great label that gave JT a n opportunity ot stretch out with some great musicians.

[BaByDiPsO]

R.I.P J.T



[3kcblack]

any two steppers out there?? old school that is???? makes you won't to put on yo dancin shoes!!!!! boogie woogie boo=boos!!!!! AWE YEAH!!!!!

[1blessedbrotha]

love stinks!!!!!!

[divabroker]

Grew up on JT. About to put my boys on to JT. The music industry today cannot even conceive of making music like this. Live, in-studio, orchestra & background vocals, and oh yeah, don't forget the brown liquor.

[babyneneful]

i dnt like his songs lyke dht

[fede4avar90]

the beeeeeest

[1blessedbrotha]

the perfect "brown liquor" song

[1blessedbrotha]

I found out the hard way that "love don't love nobody".

[1blessedbrotha]

Yesssssssss!!! Finally some "grown folks" music!

Thank You!

[DaveWollenberg]

Johnnie hit #24 soul in Billboard, in '82. God bless ya, brother Johnnie. RIP.

[alinhanciu]

Great song :d

[mssquirrely]

Can't find this kind of music today...thank goodness for my albums :) yes! I still play them.

[RayfieldA]

God, this song is So Awesome!! The intro is just so Powerful!!!

[RayfieldA]

This is a good steppers Cut! I'd like to know that House track that uses the Intro of this song and looped to a faster beat? It's a cool track!!! Someone PLEASE tell me! Thank you.

[davidjtullz]

@RayfieldA The song is Lola's Theme by the Shapeshifters.

[RonyMexico]

a true soul rocker, thanks, juke

[SimpleeO1]

Man, this song brings back so many good memories....I love this! I still can listen to it and love it just as much as the first time I heard it. No artist or songs that are out as of today, match up to this feel good soulful music.

[reginaw020]

i love this song i can do it for hours with this...

[gtpmmk]

Sweet. The whole arrangment on this song is perfect. Just listen to the sound of this!

[051113able]

Say what you want Johnny Taylor made music that will stand the test of time

[Gazoor2004]

@051113able I must totally agree!! This for me is probably his best.... sends shivers down my sine every time I here it.

[fede4avar90]

i love this songs Johnnie Taylor is The Best

[earlee9]

every saturday night this my jam

[TheOldschoollover]

Lol, I dare someone to remake this song and make it sound good.

[davistyron]

i know im just saying tyrone davis is my uncel and they both make the same kind of music

[thejukejoint]

@davistyron (No problem. I'm sorry that I misunderstood. I just read it where you said "this is my uncle", on this song. So I thought you may have been to post it on one of the Tyrone Davis songs. I hope you can sing like your uncle. He was one of the best. Take care and God Bless...

[davistyron]

ha ha still can't believe he is my uncle and i was name other him but my name is tyron davis not tyrone davis

[thejukejoint]

@davistyron (That's cool that Tyrone is your uncle. He was a great singer. But this is Johnnie Taylor). I think you got them mixed up. But I do have a song and video of your uncle posted in my channel.

[Specialdark23]

A lovely and soulful song!

[Jnkdog]

Just a hot song..

[TheVNam6869]

I used to play this over and over after my first wife left me.

[1goldbaby]

all the great classic blues singers died young

[MzDe1]

Love it ! Only JT !!!

[bhossast]

This is a great soul song!!! From 3:48 till the end is a master break it down job by the Great Late Johnnie Taylor!!!

[innocentearth]

Dancin to this with my sis she left in 1994, always here when hearing this track, R.I.P Les, your always closexx

[liferunner55]

yes.... i want to change my mind and listen all over again

[kirkindog]

Never was a big "JT" fan,but I really likre this song. Recall that it came out around 1982 and had not heard it since. Thanx 4 posting.

[Zacman123]

Wow. Lola's Theme

[pingupangu1]

This is music of the soul!

[wandermusic27]

I bought this album back in 1983. My sister and I loved Johnnie Taylor. Also, everytime I look at this cover, he reminds me of my uncle, (who's house I would go to and play music). The smile, the hat and his style of dress. My uncle was one of the most wonderful men that I've know in my life and I miss him so much. I am grateful to have had him and this music in my life. A wonderful and beautiful song and lovely memories!!!!!!!

[Youngsavage4lyfe]

derrickellis i grew up on j t im 30 and blues out

[56plaw]

IF JOHNNIE TAYLOR SANG IT I LIKE IT! REAL MUSIC HAS A MEANING...

[Twinkles5927]

Johnny Taylor, simply the best!! He was so sexy!

[wevatt]

Fabulous!

[wevatt]

What About My Love is a priceless production. So is the rest of the CD.

[robertbporter]

This is wht my "Elder's" wanted to hea on the 4th of July!

[susej1able]

I discovered this song many years ago while working at a radio station. It sounded great then and it still sounds great. Johnny Taylor what a talent......Thanx for the post.

[zicetvgs]

Doesanybody have Love Account by Johnnie Taylor? Can't seem to find it on Youtube.

[POPAWOLF]

Johhnie Taylor's got's that bobby womack' Sam Cooke' Thang going..I love it!

[msOctober12]

My friends laughed at me when they heard me listening to this song in 1982....I bet they like it now!!!

[ORUPRANKSTAZ]

LONG LIVE THE PHILOSOPHER OF SOUL!

[9876543217303]

Sang it baby, sang it. One of the best ever expressed in a song....what about my love...what about me baby. Rest in peace. I love you. And thank you for posting!

[MrJLRJ1]

That sound soooo goooood.. Johnnie Taylor is the best too ever do it..YES!!!

[alwayssupafly]

@MrJLRJ1 

[ALLCITY73]

Just turned 37 yesterday(wow cant believe it) and this song still sends chills down my spine and tears to the eyes cause it brings back so many memeories......one of the greatest songs ever made

[shoneyable]

i love this song.especially jt

[KingBooKelly2489]

What a nice song!!

[Bluesaake]

I love it,BABY MAKING MUSIC!!

[wallace7jefferson]

Lolas theme haha

[thrillmenva]

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of this? Please help!

[ceilings69]

@thrillmenva if you go on the site Discogs you will find a few copies for sale of his album with this killer tune on them hope this helps ! good luck

[MrJLRJ1]

love it

[djtenn]

notice the similar sound to Anita Baker's Songstress album and Bobby Womack's Poet II. (think 'love has finally come at last' w/P. Labelle). This is superb production from such a small label at the time.

[thejukejoint]

I agree. They also did a CD for Chapter 8 (without Anita) and the production was nice. I think Anita said "Otis" ripped her off. So I don't know if Johnnie and Bobby were in the same situation. But I enjoy all three of their projects. I think Patrick Moten was involved with all three projects. They were very nice (considering the small label). Thanks for posting...

[djtenn]

The cd is called This love's for real. I have it in my cd collection and you're right! it sounds like the aforementioned. I always thought 'just ain't good enough' should have been a regular 8-cut album with less filler material. Nevertheless, this Cd is worth owning just for 'what about my love' and 'im so proud'.

[thejukejoint]

LOL. It's funny that you say the Johnnie CD is worth owning just for those two cuts. That's the only reason I own the CD. Some CD's are worth the one or two songs alone. I own the Capital "Chapter 8" CD for just the one song "Give Me One More Chance" and I own the Skyy CD "Real Love" just for the two cuts "Start of Romance and Real Love. It's a nice CD but I forget the other cuts. Yet, I love every cut on the two Rhonda Clark CD's and her Cd only had one minor hit (State of Attraction). LOL

[djtenn]

I'm with you on all except the Chapter 8 'Forever' CD. I love that cd! I got one in 1988, scratched it up, bought two vinyl copies in 1992, and finally got another cd in 1999 (only $4 at the time). I understand why the album wasn't a hit, but it's a gorgeous adult contemporary R&B album.

[thejukejoint]

Ok. Now I've got to go back and listen to the Chapter 8 cd from capital. Have you heard the solo song that Valerie Pinkston (from Chapter 8) had on the movie "Trick" soundtrack. Type in Valerie Pinkston and Trick of Fate. It's a great song. She has an awesome voice.

[nialldcrowley]

@thejukejoint I heard a highly entertaining with Bobby Womack on UK radio in the 80s where he claimed he took a shotgun into Otis Smith's office and demanded the master tapes, presumably because he felt he was being ripped off. He said he only got hold of them by calling the studio on the phone and pretended to be Otis Smith, instructing the engineers to had over the masters to BW.

[MrMartinskinner]

A beautiful soulful blast from the past!

They don't sing them like this anymore....

[grahampl]

I could live inside this song...Perfection!

[562vert]

ill b 28 this yr i rember my pops bumpin johnnie after he come home from tobos in long beach when i was a kid

[rickydfcc77]

In my memories, I had this song pegged at around 1980, but now I know it was '82 or '83. The radio jock did say Johnnie Taylor, but I never caught the title. The intro of this song has haunted me ever since. Ironically, I've been DJ'ing ever since and am just now finding this song! Thanks!

[SoulVibe2]

Beautiful classic soul..LOVE IT!

[NaturalSoulBrother1]

Just in case anyone is interested...

this was also released on a 45 on the Beverley Glen label from 1982.

Superb choon and one I managed to pick up a few years back. One of the longest running 45's I have at nearly 5 mins long!

Glorious !!

[hotcashhotcash]

this song was played on 106.3 in chicago last year. Almost had an accident trying to figure out the artist. The radio station did not have a call list for the public, they do now.....

[David19225]

If i had this on vinyl back in the day, this song would have been worn out! This song is amazing, this is my 9th time playing it today!

[spr11ng]

Lola's song used the musc from this song. Just Beautiful

[j1o2y3c4e]

Thiz song wot a voice, the words fantastic ,gives me goosebumps luv it

[hellrideryah]

Lola's Theme...

[HoppyVegas]

@hellrideryah Shapeshifters did, they took a sample of the intro, and we now have Lola's Theme.

[HoppyVegas]

whoops, that reply was meant for TheOldschoollover

[MrJLRJ1]

@HoppyVegas Yeah and that shit is a mess...

[str8outtatexas1]

i'm 43 and grew up in texas. man i still bump all this music today. i use to ride with my uncles when i was 13 or 14 years old and they would be bumping this. damn people this is soul music.johnny taylor is a classic. it reminds me of the old school juke joints back home in texas. the women in there would yell every time the juke box played this jam. damn i miss those days.these artists are no longer with us today and they can't be replaced. the music now is so bad. go ahead and call me old.

[SinoZgb]

@str8outtatexas1 ok, you are old!!

but all you said is totally true and correct! and I agree with every single written word! so, that makes me old as well! :))) but I'm only 32.... and living in central europe.... ;)

[hotcashhotcash]

GREAT MUSIC.

[venusclare]

Love This Tune!!...x

[jelboysvw]

I spent all day playing this over and over just wonderfull!

[soulsupremeful]

Pure Class :)

[moldiemick]

if you love this then listen to the version by damaris..if it aint on you tube ill post it this week

[Tchalla77]

Yes Damaris version is of a very high caliber, though this version, feat. Patrick Moten's symphonically captivating arrangement edges it in my opinion.

[elvingtonred]

Proper!

[jelboysvw]

Su feckin perb!!

[smartypantsnancy]

ex fecking sactly xx

[jelboysvw]

ha feckin hahahahahahaha

[RonyMexico]

thanks for the smooth groove

[ORUPRANKSTAZ]

It still feels so strange listening to that intro after first hearing the Shapeshifters use of it... I love it though!

Such a great, great song! Such a great artist! I wish he'd lived longer... :(

[MrNorris49]

MY MAIN MAN.REALLY MISS J.T.

[birdmanbenjibeat]

WHAT A TUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Real soul!!!

[Raresouldisease]

Classic

[rlbanks6]

The suit, the hat, the music and the voice.

So damn cool. Class all the way. I really miss those times. RIP JT.

[notmymoney]

i liked this song.

[1funkyangel]

Johnny had the kind of voice that made it all sound so easy! not 2 mention that this is a great song, period!!

[poetryselite]

Johnnie Taylor neva failed did he? One of the greatest voices that's eva blessed humanity. Homey's voice was the epitamy of ill. RIP Johnnie Taylor.

[andyth55]

A work of genius.

Wondefully arranged and great lyrics.

Above all, though, JT's voice.

Incredible!

[missburksesq]

ONE of JT's greatest hits

RIP Johnny Taylor we love you

[princelam]

du bon son a l'ancienne thank a toi frero

[JustSoulHampsey]

Great choice friend. Always loved this from the early 80's. JT is the voice of Soul!

[phizzstar]

rap might as well rap it up, it's over. Music today sucks horrible and this new r&b sound can die tomorrow and I couldn't care less. Rock today will never compare to 60s and 70s rock. you hear this song and it makes you happy to have grown up at the time. What a sound it was.

[carltonm6]

Thanks for the post, thejukejoint. Great to hear this track again. Pure quality!!

[LUVJONZ99]

This was GROWN FOLKS music............what happened??

[BlackHulkZilla]

Songs like this is the reason JT is the KING of The Blues.

[sugefresh]

Incredible!!!!! Smooth as butter .....can't find it on iTunes ...WTF?????

[keithanddeb]

Wonderful!!! Real soulll.

[LyricLove101]

Bless Lilltle Johnnie Taylor. This is real music!! Pure sound. From the strings to the magical voice! One of the "masters".

Ain't no school, like Old School and the real thang!!!

LyricLove101

[realtremil]

the shapeshifters sampled this for there song lolas theme O.o lol. i like this song. >.> miss listening to stuff like this

[nsimone4me]

I KNEW i had heard this before...I love this and LOLAs THeme

[charliestube1]

Jonnie Taylor and LaMont Sanford sort of look like each other.

[karameldreem]

that is right; him and demond wilson.

[tynertyner]

The Great JT delivers and gets the job done on this post.

He will always be missed...Mercy

[plukie21]

i grew up on this type of music the best in my book.

[ILIGANO]

Simply a timeless masterpiece! Just beautiful!! Only JT could own this tune like this! Thank you God for making JT and letting him sing to us.

[sexy6489]

Amen!

[dyterrell]

Why the heck can't I get this on iTunes???!!!

[dascientiss]

Cuz iTunes licks ass. I'll send you a PM on how to take it from here

[dyterrell]

Cool! Thanks!

[erriwlson]

where can i down load this tune so special

[dascientiss]

Send me a message with your email, and I'll send it to you, cuz I already downloaded it

[guccijuicy]

Great song! A make you feel good song!

[chewdamax]

very smooth,a real back in the dayer,great music never dies...

[thegoodbrother]

Ain't gon be no more Johnnie Taylors....RIP Mr. Johnnie...

[eternalywd]

I remember in a club when the deejay played this song..the entire place would get up and dance!

"What about the love we made so sweet...

What kind a way is that to treat a man who gave all that he never, never had...

yes,yes :)

[useverlastin]

What kind of way is that to treat a man?? LOVE THIS SONG!!! R.I.P. J.T. The Ambassador of Soul

[thejukejoint]

"What about my feelings.. do they mean anything at all. Now that you got my love, you wanna put me down". LOL (Now that's a song).

[kaczorek73]

This is a good candidate for the best record ever made. I'm in complete awe.

[dantellfreeman]

I do believe this is a great song, perhaps one of the greatest unknown hits that was sung in the 20th century. Johnny Taylor is a legend, this is just a mere fact.

[damienkellyuk]

All soul pretenders sit back a listen to the masters at work, sheer quality. God bless you Johnny.

[lordiebee]

it gives me the chills

[selecta0]

I just had to add a comment.

This is music to truly warm a soul. You cannot fault a note.

What fabulous lyrics - how lucky are those who remember these records first time round - this talent will never return.

Happy listening, peoples

[owzyafava]

One of the Greatest records of ALL TIME!!! What strings, What an arragement, What Lyrics,What a voice! Oh JT you messed with this Moten slab of Soul and hammered it beautifully! Glorious! "Going in and out of the changes of life with you"

[doctaslick]

LORD HAMMERCY I LOVE THIS SONG.

This takes me back to saturday mornings when my mom would be cleaning the crib, blastin this....love it all day long!

RIP brother...

[54spiritedwill54]

This song is sooooo good, I love Lolas Theme too.

[cooperroad35]

yes indeed

[hsp100]

Top TUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mtown50]

i heard this so much qn the radio, but never really appreciated it until sitting in a bar,andfinding it on the jukebox.....you go jonnie,and rest in peace!