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Toots & The Maytals — Blame On Me (w/ Rachel Yamagata)
Album: True Love
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:52
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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you've been doing all that you do
and say what you wanna say
and you're puttin' all the blame on me
eh, baby...
everything i try to do
through it all you made it so hard for me
and you're puttin' all the blame on me

i'm givin' you my love
feel you want ?
how could you
'cause you want to put the blame on me

tell me

oh tell me (tell me)
come tell me (tell me)
tell me how you do me good
and you're puttin' all the blame on me

through hard times and sorrow (mm hmmm)
through heart aches and pain
i'll always be there for you
just for you
(uh... they say love is true)

you say your love was true
now you wanna break my heart in two
and you want to put the blame on me
eh, baby...
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 markmonk478 wrote:

does this song have anything to do with rag and bone man?



Please Dear Lord no...
Posted 11 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
does this song have anything to do with rag and bone man?
Posted 1 year ago by markmonk478    [ Reply ]
Nope. Just not in the mood to hear this.

like…ever.  Yuck
Posted 2 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
BEAUTIFUL. Subdued.
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Seen him live in PHX at 49°C, him in a read leather suit and black boots... back in the early summer of 1991. While I, loosely dressed having cold Foster's Lager, he was sweating his bones out, while shouting out his voice and rocking along to a great deluge, rolling over all the fans into a stomping and jumping party. Will never forget. His seat in R&R heaven seems definitely assured for me.
Posted 3 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Billg,

You should follow this one up with Rag 'n' Bone Man's "I'm Only Human".
Posted 3 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
This tune has got soul.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Awful news.  RIP, Toots, and thanks for the great tunes.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 R.I.P., Toots. You left us some good music.
Posted 4 years ago by 3Chords    [ Reply ]
Just heard today that Toots has COVID 19 and has been put into a medically induced coma.  I wish him health and speedy recovery.  He's been an important part of my musical journey for 30+ years
Posted 4 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
 3Chords wrote:
Get well, soon, Toots! We can't lose another great one to COVID.
https://variety.com/2020/music...
 
First John Prine, now Toots. I hope he fairs better than John. Healing vibes and prayers sent to Jamaica..
Posted 4 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
What the hell is this? Oh, wait, I kinda like it. Hmm...it's growing on me at the first listen. 7.
Posted 4 years ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
Get well, soon, Toots! We can't lose another great one to COVID.
https://variety.com/2020/music...
Posted 4 years ago by 3Chords    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

Hey!  I miss physicsgenius!  Hopefully he's still alive and kicking.  Back in the day he used to infuriate everyone with his posts, but he was oh so funny.
 
Guess he's listening to a station more to his liking? That's better than constantly whining here.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Nice afternoon set with a lot of really strong female vocalists, thanks RP!
Posted 4 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
grooving to this
Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Wha WAS I thinking? This is an 8 knocking on 9s door.
Posted 5 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
yuck... cheesy... fake emotion...
Posted 6 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Ay Mahn.....relaxin to dis won.  I like.
Posted 6 years ago by eglt    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

Hey!  I miss physicsgenius!  Hopefully he's still alive and kicking.  Back in the day he used to infuriate everyone with his posts, but he was oh so funny.

 
Ah, the good old days!
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 physicsgenius wrote:
As if tediously repetitive lyrics and non-existent music weren't enough, we have to listen to what sounds like a 60 year old man and a 25 year old woman croon "do me baby" to each other. Yuck.
 
Hey!  I miss physicsgenius!  Hopefully he's still alive and kicking.  Back in the day he used to infuriate everyone with his posts, but he was oh so funny.
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
As if tediously repetitive lyrics and non-existent music weren't enough, we have to listen to what sounds like a 60 year old man and a 25 year old woman croon "do me baby" to each other. Yuck.
So, 90% of everything is crap? That 90% must wholeheartedly include you.
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
As if tediously repetitive lyrics and non-existent music weren't enough, we have to listen to what sounds like a 60 year old man and a 25 year old woman croon "do me baby" to each other. Yuck.
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
The RP library contains what maybe some of the weakest songs off this album. Somebody get the title song of Funky Kingston uploaded.
Posted 18 years ago by gradys_kitchen    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed remarked that this was too r'n'b for him/her, he/she could not be more wrong. This is soul-inspired. Not Rythm and blues-inspired music. And it is all good...
Posted 18 years ago by Sylvian    [ Reply ]
the cool dichotomy here is very I&I in its own way....good on Toots to embrace Rachel
Posted 18 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
Too R&Bish for me. The track with Willie Nelson (on the same album) is much better. Please play some roots reggae from Toots.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Mr. Hibbert: Kindly don't go crossover and MOR on us; stick to your tried-and-true roots reggae.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
I like Toots but this doesn't cut it for me. The duet just doesn't work. He sounds smooth and passionate, she just sounds overwrought and mechanical. I can also hear the age difference or the generational difference, or something. It just doesn't come together for me.
Ditto. Kind of comes off as bad "smooth jazz" to me
Posted 18 years ago by chinchita    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
I like Toots but this doesn't cut it for me. The duet just doesn't work. He sounds smooth and passionate, she just sounds overwrought and mechanical. I can also hear the age difference or the generational difference, or something. It just doesn't come together for me.
Yes. Their voices, while engaging separately, are like oil and water here.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I like Toots but this doesn't cut it for me. The duet just doesn't work. He sounds smooth and passionate, she just sounds overwrought and mechanical. I can also hear the age difference or the generational difference, or something. It just doesn't come together for me.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for Willie to come in. Wrong song. :-) Acceptable, but not my cup of tea.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
Rachel Yamagata - Sounds like Joss Stone, or Pink (on a really good day). This is an obscure question, but is she featured on the Playstation II game "Amplitude"?
I was thinking Joss Stone as well. But I think Joss has a much stronger voice with a far greater range than Rachel. Great song though and a nice arrangement.
Posted 19 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
I think Rachel has one of the sexiest voices around. ooooh man!
Posted 19 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]
Rachel Yamagata - Sounds like Joss Stone, or Pink (on a really good day). This is an obscure question, but is she featured on the Playstation II game "Amplitude"?
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
MrMan wrote:
This is from a highly enjoyable album...it may put off reggae purists, but it's a ton of fun...all duets...despite a few turkeys, like WIllie Nelson (I really like him, but despite his allegiance to ganja, he ain't no reggae singer!), it's got some great stuff on it. My kids love it, too!
Works both ways. Didya see Wyclef Jean try to reggae-rap a Willie song on that A&E tribute thing last year? Holy crap.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
This is from a highly enjoyable album...it may put off reggae purists, but it's a ton of fun...all duets...despite a few turkeys, like WIllie Nelson (I really like him, but despite his allegiance to ganja, he ain't no reggae singer!), it's got some great stuff on it. My kids love it, too!
Posted 19 years ago by MrMan    [ Reply ]
booooooring
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
Wowsers... diggin this.
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Very sexy.... though that could just be the mood I'm in...
Jen sez it best for me!
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
I agree that anything with Rachael gets bumped up a notch. I think these voices sound great together. Let's not be so rash out there.
Posted 19 years ago by Algee    [ Reply ]
RobRyan wrote:
"Well, there ya go then" .... I almost never listen to Maytals but I can really get into this one. ....."
Yep. You betcha.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Karmala wrote:
Got to disagree. For me the voices sound really great and the song is full of SOUL.
You betcha.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I am just NOT in the mood for this right now.
Posted 20 years ago by embo    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Normally I'm a big defender of all things reggae on RP...and I've been listening to lots of Maytals lately...but I can't get into this one. Ho hum is right.
"Well, there ya go then" as they say in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Normally I'm a big detractor of all things reggae on RP and I almost never listen to Maytals but I can really get into this one. And Rachel Yamagata's voice, to quote The Frantics, is giving me "urges in my areas."
Posted 20 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
Anything with Rachel gets bumped up a notch. A 7.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
While this tune has some redeeming qualities - it is way too heavy in the rotation - please retire this one for a while !!!
Posted 20 years ago by ZM_Herb    [ Reply ]
PattonFever wrote:
yes.
no. HAHA I totally creamed you on that one
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
The album has some gems. I love "Blame on me" because of its right-on-the-mark emotional pitch, but I think the duet with Ben Harper -- strangely titled "Love gonna walk out on me" although the corresponding line in the song is changed to "Love's not gonna let me down" (copyright issue?) -- is equally strong and an all-round great tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Errowen    [ Reply ]
yes.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Oh, I like this. A LOT. Rachel Yamagata, huh? I've got to remember that name - I'd like to hear more from her.
Posted 20 years ago by deadmessengers    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Very sexy.... though that could just be the mood I'm in...
I agree. But then maybe it's just the mood I'm in, too.
Posted 20 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
I would rather hear "54-46 Was my Number".
Posted 20 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
This song certainly isn't as cool as their name. I don't know anything else by them, so I'll try to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Posted 20 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Normally I'm a big defender of all things reggae on RP...and I've been listening to lots of Maytals lately...but I can't get into this one. Ho hum is right.
Got to disagree. For me the voices sound really great and the song is full of SOUL.
Posted 20 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
Normally I'm a big defender of all things reggae on RP...and I've been listening to lots of Maytals lately...but I can't get into this one. Ho hum is right.
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Defines Ho-Hum
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Song is not horrible, but to me, it sounds like they are both bordering on whining. I don't know.. maybe another listen will help....
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
Ok, this is my first comment and it's a complaint, sorry for that. But I really hate this song. It's so repetitive and about blame! Her voice is wonderful, though, I agree.
Posted 20 years ago by ZeNeece    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Very sexy.... though that could just be the mood I'm in...
I make house calls!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
I really like the sound of Rachel Yamagata's voice on this song. I'd like to hear more by her.
Posted 20 years ago by maryann    [ Reply ]
Very sexy.... though that could just be the mood I'm in...
Posted 20 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]