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The Spencer Davis Group — Gimme Some Lovin
Album: The Best of the Spencer Davis Group
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Released: 1967
Length: 2:49
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Hey!
Well my temperature's rising
And my feet left the floor
Crazy people knocking,
'cause they want some more.
Let me in baby,
I don't know what you got
You better take it easy.
This place is hot.
And i'm
So glad you made it
So glad you made it
You gotta
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' everyday.

Hey!
My head's a-spinning
And I'm floating to sound
Too much is happening
'cause you're not around
It's been a hard day
And nothing went too good
I'm gonna relax
Like everybody should

And i'm
So glad you made it
So glad you made it
You gotta
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' everyday

Hey!
I feel so good
Everything is gettin' higher.
You better take some time out
'cause the place is on fire.
Better stop baby
I have so much to do.
We made it, baby.
And it happened to you.

So glad you made it
So glad you made it
You gotta
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' everyday.

So glad you made it
So glad you made it
You gotta
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' everyday.
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Do you know why it took a while for Steve Winwood to make solo albums?   

  Because he was in Traffic for a while. 
Posted 6 months ago by rockroll360    [ Reply ]
1966.
Posted 1 year ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
B3!



Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Bat wrote:

He was young but not that young.  He was 18 when this was recorded.  Born May 1948 and this song was recorded June 1966.


wow.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I love it when I'm drawn from what I was doing by the background music and find myself juggling and foot tapping. Gotta comment on those sorts of tunes
Posted 1 year ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
 mattenuttall wrote:

Aargh. Can someone explain the time signature. I'm hearing 4/4 time and well as something like 6/4??


Straight 4/4
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
United Artists selling this song out to Iron Eagle.  I guess that was the day the music died.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Aargh. Can someone explain the time signature. I'm hearing 4/4 time and well as something like 6/4??
Posted 3 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!!!  ICONIC!!!!   GREAT BAND!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Bill's on a roll but I can't concentrate on work
Posted 3 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
Possibly the most joyous 2:48 ever recorded.

Posted 3 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Not that there's a close relation or anything, 

Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' 


Posted 3 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
Holy crap. I knew Winwood was a teenager at the time but 14?? wowwww
 
He was young but not that young.  He was 18 when this was recorded.  Born May 1948 and this song was recorded June 1966.
Posted 3 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
I think I remember an interview with Stevie W in the NME when he said that, in future, he'd prefer to be know as an organist, rather than a singer.
Really.
Posted 4 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
RIP Spencer Davis 17 July 1939 – 19 Oct 2020
Posted 4 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
He used to play in Orlando in the 1990's at a lot of free venues here in Orlando, so he likely lives near here, as does [Jim] Roger McGuinn.  I'd love to see some of the greats in central Florida jam together, post-covid. 

 trekker308 wrote:

That IS Spencer Davis - lucky enough to have bopped along to their performances in music clubs a few times. Yep, I'm that old ...
 

Posted 4 years ago by freemusic    [ Reply ]
 cassanjp wrote:
Steeve Winwood rules
 
Valerie thinks so!

Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
Holy crap. I knew Winwood was a teenager at the time but 14?? wowwww
 


The group's first record, a single, was released ten days after Winwood's 16th birthday.

s0 it says his wiki page  
Posted 4 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Janse Bagge Band

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjdv-...

Posted 4 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
Steeve Winwood rules
Posted 4 years ago by cassanjp    [ Reply ]
He certainly rocked young.  Made many years of remarkable music   phlattop wrote:
Holy crap. I knew Winwood was a teenager at the time but 14?? wowwww
 

Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
Holy crap. I knew Winwood was a teenager at the time but 14?? wowwww
 

17...still...wowww (one less 'w'  )
Posted 4 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
As opposed to Gimme Good Lovin', by Crazy Elephant. 
This  track was 2 years earlier 

Posted 4 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
B3!

Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
As opposed to Gimme Good Lovin', by Crazy Elephant. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Anthemic.
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Went back 6 years in the comments and not one negative comment.
That says a lot for it
Posted 5 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Holy crap. I knew Winwood was a teenager at the time but 14?? wowwww
Posted 6 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
the guy in the cover pic top right looks like Eric Clapton
 
That IS Spencer Davis - lucky enough to have bopped along to their performances in music clubs a few times. Yep, I'm that old ...
Posted 6 years ago by trekker308    [ Reply ]
Wow. Another tune I used to play a LOT when a DJ in the 70s.

Floor Filler. . . every time. 
Posted 6 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
The bass line alone gives it a 9!!!
Posted 6 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
8 -> 9 - O U T S T A N D I N G  
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty! no mistaking that voice
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Great Song, but the background vocals are absolutely aweful! {#Lol}
Posted 7 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Incredible song  here, remembering when it came out,
Posted 7 years ago by LAwolf8    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
the guy in the cover pic top right looks like Eric Clapton

 
That's Spencer Davis.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
The lyrics don't match the song. Or vice versa.  
I just retrieved these. I think they're somewhat different. 

..........
 
This is a live version.  Could that explain the difference?
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
the guy in the cover pic top right looks like Eric Clapton
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
The lyrics don't match the song. Or vice versa.  
I just retrieved these. I think they're somewhat different. 

Well my temperature's rising and my feet are on the floor
Twenty people knocking 'cos they're wanting some more
Let me in baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy, this place is hot

I'm so glad we made it, I'm so glad we made it
You've gotta gimme some lovin' (gimme some lovin')
Gimme some lovin' (gimme gimme some lovin'), gimme some lovin' every day

Well I feel so good, everything is sounding hot
Better take it easy 'cos the place is on fire
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
Wait a minute baby, it could happen to you

I'm so glad we made it, I'm so glad we made it
You've gotta gimme some lovin' (gimme some lovin')
Gimme some lovin' (gimme gimme some lovin'), gimme some lovin' every day

Well I feel so good, everybody's getting high

Better take it easy 'cos the place is on fire
Been a hard day and nothing went too good
Now I'm gonna relax honey, everybody should

I'm so glad we made it, I'm so glad we made it
You've gotta gimme some lovin' (gimme some lovin')
Gimme some lovin' (gimme gimme some lovin'), gimme some lovin' every day

Gimme some lovin' (gimme some lovin') I need it
(Gimme gimme some lovin') I need it
Ooh, gimme some lovin', every day, every day
Read more at https://www.songlyrics.com/the-spencer-davis-group/gimme-some-lovin-lyrics/#l0TBSXL6eOxVI8sD.99 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Music with balls....
Posted 8 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 8 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Sixty-seven and still going strong. Can't wait for his next tour. 
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Ray Charles ramped up. Classic. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
and next incarnation  Cerrone: Africanism - Gimme Some Lovin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTzdRsNWqWU :)
Posted 9 years ago by ico    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Is Winwood 2nd from left on the cover? 

 
I think that photo was taken after the Winwood brothers left the band.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
As much as I realize that Winwood is a great and important force in rock and roll, I have almost never liked his non-traffic stuff. Ah well. There are plenty of other tunes out there.
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Is Winwood 2nd from left on the cover? 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favorite songs.
So glad to have seen him play it a few years ago.
Danced to it on a local TV show "Teenage Dance Party" 1966.
What fun.
Posted 10 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
Saw Steve Winwood this summer at the Gorge when he opened for Tom Petty.  He still rocks!!
Posted 10 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
 it's amazing - that voice is coming from a teenager...


WonderLizard wrote:
 

And what's amazing is that, even at that tender age, he gets it. I'm still in awe—even 45 years later—at the vocal's ferocious passion.
 


Posted 10 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
A bona fide classic. 48 years later and it still cuts right through the brain cob webs. 
The posted lyrics don't match the sung ones.  I didn't hear the word "higher". I think this may be the Top 40 version? 
Stevie Winwood. Something like 17 years old.  
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
10, next
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
segue from R L , perfect ...

 
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Well, THIS makes me smile and tap my feet!!!
Posted 10 years ago by woodificould    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}Great example of RnR in the '60s!! I loved those Brits!
Posted 10 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
segue from R L , perfect ...
Posted 11 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:


Huh??
 

i think he's making a joke...they were from birmingham..(england)....follow?    unless one begins to refer to duane allman in muscle shoals a couple years later...then the statement is correct
Posted 11 years ago by trek_29er    [ Reply ]
That's a 16 year-old Stevie Winwood cranking out that vocal.  Eat your hearts out you aspiring RnR teenagers!
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
It's funny, the 'go-to' band for a lot of the big soul and R&B artists was a bunch of white guys in North Alabama.
 

Huh??
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
It's funny, the 'go-to' band for a lot of the big soul and R&B artists was a bunch of white guys in North Alabama.
 
Love it!  I didn't know either.  Just goes to show you, some stereotypes and prejudices really are bull shit.
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Chicken Wire?
Posted 11 years ago by wossName    [ Reply ]

I think of one thing when this song comes on, Iron Eagle.

Doug Masters: This is Iron Eagle, he's not being moved, what's the hold-up? 
Control tower operator: We are having trouble finding a jeep suitable for your, um, purposes. 
Doug Masters: Bullshit, you've got a whole country full of them! 
<pauses> 
Doug Masters: You just lost a refinery!



Posted 11 years ago by donpdonp    [ Reply ]
 Mikvalia wrote:
I honestly thought these guys were black!
  It's funny, the 'go-to' band for a lot of the big soul and R&B artists was a bunch of white guys in North Alabama.


Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 helenofjoy wrote:
This was one of my favorite songs to dance to in the old days!  I was a go-go dancer at Mickie's A Go Go in Omaha, Nebraska. 
  Pictures or it didn't happen...


Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 helenofjoy wrote:
This was one of my favorite songs to dance to in the old days!  I was a go-go dancer at Mickie's A Go Go in Omaha, Nebraska. 
 

Must have been a lot of fun!
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 JIan wrote:

Mikvalia wrote:
I honestly thought these guys were black!
  
??
 
Because it's a classic example of Blue-eyed Soul music.
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]

Defines true classic of the '60s! {#Bananapiano}


Posted 12 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
 
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 - 13:36 < Reply >
 Mikvalia wrote:
I honestly thought these guys were black!
  


JIan wrote:

??
 
Well, so did I!  Classic boomer song! 
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
cant sit still when this one comes on.
no way to feel sad, either.
love it.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This was one of my favorite songs to dance to in the old days!  I was a go-go dancer at Mickie's A Go Go in Omaha, Nebraska. 
Posted 12 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
{#Group-hug}  Reminds me of Richard Simmons' Sweatin' to the Oldies!!  Freaking love those dvds!
Posted 12 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
 Mikvalia wrote:
I honestly thought these guys were black!
 
??
Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
I honestly thought these guys were black!
Posted 12 years ago by Mikvalia    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
When is the application of cowbell NOT tasteful? Hello?
 
Beethoven was a cowbell freak, I hear. 

To every thing, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

Bruce Dickinson, GFY. 


Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I played this so many times when I was a kid, I'll be playing it on air-bass in my coffin. <9> Essential.
Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Steve  played the organ on this and my recollection is that he asked, quite seriously, that the fans treat him as a keyboard player, rather than the vocalist.

And Stingray, Spenser Davis was promoted as a rock musician who had a (gasp) B.A.
Imagine.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I have had a very stressful day - not bad, but full of serious decisions and outside influences.  I need me some down-time, and wow - here it is!  Gotta dance while I can.  Thanks, SDG - if I never walk again, I won't regret a single second of the music that rendered me crippled. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
That is super. Long time no hear!
Posted 13 years ago by megaboogieman    [ Reply ]
 Jeff09 wrote:
tasteful application of cowbell on this one...
  When is the application of cowbell NOT tasteful? Hello?


Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}  Must.  Dance.  Now.   {#Dancingbanana}{#Dance}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:
He was 15 when they formed the band, and 18 when this song was charting. Likely he was 17 when they cut the song 

And what's amazing is that, even at that tender age, he gets it. I'm still in awe—even 45 years later—at the vocal's ferocious passion.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Oldie but goodie...
Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
tasteful application of cowbell on this one...
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
Dance to the music, baby
Posted 14 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
This song effing rocks
Posted 14 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
Never understood
who SPENCER
and who DAVIS was!

PS
...and who is missing on the terrible cover?

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Wonderful classic—and a great way to get a speeding ticket!

Posted 14 years ago by macpeck    [ Reply ]
Hey!
Posted 14 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
 Darkmatter wrote:
The album cover looks like a commercial for vintage wristwatches or something.

Can't beat the energy of the song though!

 
Well played

Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
The album cover looks like a commercial for vintage wristwatches or something.

Can't beat the energy of the song though!

Posted 14 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
One of the best rock songs ever.
Posted 14 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
Bill, you're on fire today!  RL then this - perfect to get the day dancing!
Posted 14 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
Stevie was really young when he sang with Spencer Davis and this song is still a great one.  A great dance tune that also had bite.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Rock'n'Roll?
 
Atlantic/Stax R&B/Soul surely?
 
 
Danced my arse off and made a complete tit of myself to this soooo many times in my dim and distant.
Posted 14 years ago by hobiejoe    [ Reply ]
Every bit as fabulous as the first time I heard it !  Just a flat out great rock and roll song in my opinion.  Thanks for running it RP.  
Posted 14 years ago by truebeliever    [ Reply ]
11 - Pure Rock Legend! This song always rocks the roof off the building... crank it up!
Posted 14 years ago by djaychicago    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:
This is NOT a piano!!!
 
Ceci n'est pas une pipe.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Now that's some really nice cow bell. 10
Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Nice!  Love this music!

Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 albupp wrote:
Love or hate the Dead, they did a great cover of this tune in concert, always brought down the house.  I hasten to add that this version here rates a 10 in my book.

 

HELL YEAH!!!  One of Brent Mydland's finest moments!!! 
Posted 15 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
The power and energy in that tune!  I'm sweatin' here.
Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]

Lighters in the air!


Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Rock on!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Just don't watch TV
 
Good Advice. I just wish I could take it myself. {#Sad}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
...he's so glad they mated...
Posted 15 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]

Sorry, nothing more profound than that to say about this one. 
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
needs more cowbell
Posted 15 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
HarrO wrote:
Yeah, Steve was like 16 or 17 years old on this cut. Great vocals, great guitarist, great keyboard player. And still putting out great music today.


He was 15 when they formed the band, and 18 when this song was charting. Likely he was 17 when they cut the song

Posted 16 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Love or hate the Dead, they did a great cover of this tune in concert, always brought down the house.  I hasten to add that this version here rates a 10 in my book.

Posted 16 years ago by albupp    [ Reply ]
Yeah, Steve was like 16 or 17 years old on this cut. Great vocals, great guitarist, great keyboard player. And still putting out great music today.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
What a career Steve's had! I loved his extended appearance on Clapton's (2007) Crossroads benefit concert DVD shot somewhere in the western Chicago burbs.

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
jbtidwell wrote:
Commercials don't normally do this to me for songs that I love, but Ameriprise and Dennis Hopper have ruined this song for me.


Just don't watch TV

Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
You've got to admit it's a little discordant to see Dennis Hopper, a counter-culture hero, shilling for an investment company. I have no problem with people licensing their music or image for commercials, and I don't think much of the false culture/counter-culture dichotomy, but the irony there is just too much.
 
It is, but Dennis Hopper's been vocal about being a Republican since Reagan, so not surprising, but still anachronistic.

Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
I can't believe I haven't rated this song before.  What a great tune, a solid 9 in my book!
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
smackiepipe wrote:
I'm not quite there yet, as I do love this song. I just flip the channel. Plus, I like Dennis Hopper.
You've got to admit it's a little discordant to see Dennis Hopper, a counter-culture hero, shilling for an investment company. I have no problem with people licensing their music or image for commercials, and I don't think much of the false culture/counter-culture dichotomy, but the irony there is just too much.
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Bill, you are KICKIN' ASS this morning!! Magic Slim & James Cotton Led Zep R.L. Spencer Davis Keep it comin' , man!
Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
This song rocks!!!! Perfect way to finish the week!
Posted 16 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
...flashback to marching the smallest bass drum in high school...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
jbtidwell wrote:
Commercials don't normally do this to me for songs that I love, but Ameriprise and Dennis Hopper have ruined this song for me.
I'm not quite there yet, as I do love this song. I just flip the channel. Plus, I like Dennis Hopper.
Posted 16 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]