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Al Green — Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
Album: Al Green's Greatest Hits
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Released: 1973
Length: 4:14
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I can't believe that it's real,
the way that you make me feel.
A burning deep down inside,
a love that I cannot hide.
Our love is you and me baby,
that makes the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
layin' all my troubles down,
here I am, baby,
come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
come and take me,
take me by the hand.
Show me,
here I am, baby.
It always ends up this way,
me begging you every day.
A love that I cannot have,
you broke my heart into half.
Our love is you and me baby,
that make's the world go round.
And if you've been doin' lovin' with me,
layin' all my troubles down,
here I am, baby,
come and take me,
Here I am, baby,
come and take me,
take me by the hand.
Show me,
here I am, baby.
When I'm down I can always call you,
for a helpin' hand.
I know you'll do the best you can.
But it don't take much from me,
just my cup of joe.
Oh there's love inside me,
I believe there's one to be explodin',
It's tough for me, oh baby,
I can do worry,
tell me all your troubles.
You won't ever have to worry now,
Just one more thing, ask everybody,
everybody you see,
you'll find yourselve lost and alone on a darkened street,
here I am, baby,
come and take me.
Here I am, baby,
come and take me,
take me by the hand.
Show me,
here I am, baby...
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After his vocals it’s the horns ….
Posted 10 months ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:


50 now. 50 years, half a century. 


That makes me feel old.
Posted 11 months ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Takes me back to a sunny Saturday arvo at Glastonbury 1999. Al in a resplendent white suit with all of us happy people in his hands  
Posted 1 year ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
It's unbelievable this is over 40 years old, it still sounds so fresh 


50 now. 50 years, half a century. 
Posted 2 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 RoelantSiekman wrote:
 
 
""Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" is a 1973 song by Al Green, the second single released from his album Call Me."
"Green wrote "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" with Teenie Hodges,..."
Posted 2 years ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
Nice cover. (..an acknowledgement to UB40 would've been fair though..)

Posted 2 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

The production on this, and his other big hits, is so clean and perfect. Not a lot of noise, some simple horns and strings, but nothing syrupy or superfluous.



The Hi Rhythm section also did a stunning job backing Frazey Ford on the Indian Ocean album, it would be great to hear it on RP.
Posted 2 years ago by McBuggins    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:

Awful!



Do you mean you are full of awe?

I am.
Posted 2 years ago by SgtBeefheart    [ Reply ]
Normally I would not comment here on music that I don't like. Music is so personal. While I can get quite upset about some artists, others out there love it. Ain't music beautiful?

But after hearing this I must say, respectfully, I now dislike UB40 just a bit more than before. 
Posted 3 years ago by niels1    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:

That's means the best/greatest btw if you're not familiar with English idioms


Thanks Marky--needed that clarification.
Posted 3 years ago by bkrans9    [ Reply ]
This album would be a required desert island stream for me.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Al Green lives in Memphis, Tennessee folks!
You can still catch him at his church.
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
Where's the "11" button?
Posted 7 years ago by turnpike    [ Reply ]
 Philo wrote:
This is the dogs bollocks!!

.

 
That's means the best/greatest btw if you're not familiar with English idioms
Posted 8 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
It's unbelievable this is over 40 years old, it still sounds so fresh {#Daisy}
Posted 8 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
The production on this, and his other big hits, is so clean and perfect. Not a lot of noise, some simple horns and strings, but nothing syrupy or superfluous.

 
he's in a class all by himself
 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
The production on this, and his other big hits, is so clean and perfect. Not a lot of noise, some simple horns and strings, but nothing syrupy or superfluous.

 
Yes!

damn I love Al Green's sublime groove   : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Not a good song, worst the cover!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 K_Love wrote:



 
Apart from it's inability to do my laundry and walk the dog, I'd have to agree.  Sublime.
Posted 9 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
The production on this, and his other big hits, is so clean and perfect. Not a lot of noise, some simple horns and strings, but nothing syrupy or superfluous.
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

South Carolina? That's a damned low bar.

 
I wish I could disagree with this.  On the other hand, the bar isn't any higher in a lot of other places these days.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 hempmandan wrote:
Make the argument that this song isn't perfect...
 

Posted 9 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Make the argument that this song isn't perfect...
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 TheBorgBuilder wrote:
Ha ha! (and the worst of it is that he's probably a better choice than some that currently hold office)

ziggytrix wrote:
I heard he's running for Senate in South Carolina....
 

 
South Carolina? That's a damned low bar. Strom Thurmond was a senile fossil at the end of his career as Senator.  
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
It does not get any better than this!  Rev. Al Green is sublime.
Posted 10 years ago by epod34    [ Reply ]
I love the cover art! And the song is amazing!
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Great song, even better artwork!  You can't argue with the collective opinion of the RP listeners. He's the man!
Posted 12 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
Is that Al or Barack?
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Awful!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 lsfeder wrote:
God I love Al Green!  Long live master of funk!!
 
I think you'll find.....George Clinton, maybe....The Rev is a soul man....
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
cranked that one up.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
I like Al Green a lot, but I would prefer not to see him shirtless.
Posted 12 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
I am not a friend of this Big Band, soul, reverend sound!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Philo wrote:
This is the dogs bollocks!!

.
 
Since this is such a fantatstic song, I'll assume this is a compliment.

Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
This is the dogs bollocks!!

.
Posted 13 years ago by Philo    [ Reply ]
God I love Al Green!  Long live master of funk!!
Posted 13 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
Gotta bump it to a 7 on account of the cover. I try something like that and it would look like I have back problems. Only a 7 because UB40 totally ruined this song for my psyche, sorry Al.
Posted 13 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
If only it had actually been him, that would be true.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Greene

 TheBorgBuilder wrote:
Ha ha! (and the worst of it is that he's probably a better choice than some that currently hold office)

ziggytrix wrote:
I heard he's running for Senate in South Carolina....
 
 


Posted 13 years ago by SlinkyJ    [ Reply ]
The Rev rules
Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Ha ha! (and the worst of it is that he's probably a better choice than some that currently hold office)

ziggytrix wrote:
I heard he's running for Senate in South Carolina....
 


Posted 14 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Can I get a witness for the Rev?!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
 
Rite'chere - amen.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
I heard he's running for Senate in South Carolina....
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:

That segue is kind of a train wreck.  I guess we get so used to the seamless flow that when Bill misses on one it really sticks out.

Oh well, I'll take this along with whatever it crashes into.

 
I love a person who doesn't mix metaphors! {#Roflol} I think I've been spending waaay too much time at this forum...

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I heard this by UB40 and hated it.  I didn't know it was an Al Green song, but I still don't like it much.  Al Green has some absolutely wonderful songs, but in my opinion, this really isn't some of his better work.  Sorry, peeps.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sad to say that I've only heard UB40's version until now. This is definitely much better!
Posted 14 years ago by ra990    [ Reply ]
Can I get a witness for the Rev?!!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Top Drumming!
Posted 14 years ago by MannAudioltd    [ Reply ]
Great album cover!
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
All Green - Here I Am
Cat Power - Lord, Help the Poor & Needy
 
That segue is kind of a train wreck.  I guess we get so used to the seamless flow that when Bill misses on one it really sticks out.

Oh well, I'll take this along with whatever it crashes into.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
TESTIFY, Reverend!  And I love those tasty horns.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful singer! one of the best... {#Dancingbanana_2}Pure soul para el tercer mundo!
Posted 15 years ago by belalugosi    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy} WonderLizard wrote:
All Green - Here I Am
Cat Power - Lord, Help the Poor & Needy

The connection? Both produced by Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, Green's guitar player.

Good one, Bill.

 
that two people could make this connection is somewhat astounding
I would like to hear AG's version of "Take me to the river".

Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
More Al Green!!!

Very little of his stuff ranks below an 8.
Posted 15 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Great stuff!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
All Green - Here I Am
Cat Power - Lord, Help the Poor & Needy

The connection? Both produced by Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, Green's guitar player.

Good one, Bill.

 

You folks know your moo sack.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
my immense pleasure to drop a 10 on this one
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
All Green - Here I Am
Cat Power - Lord, Help the Poor & Needy

The connection? Both produced by Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, Green's guitar player.

Good one, Bill.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Squirt wrote:
Here I am, ba-by!
 
'swhat I'm talkin' 'bou(t)
Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]

I think he's got a new cd out.  Representin' Forest City, Arkansas ... sing it Rev!



Posted 16 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
LOTS better than UB40's take on the matter. But that's just me.

No, it isn't just you.  


Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Here I am, ba-by!
Posted 16 years ago by Squirt    [ Reply ]
Now dat's fonky!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Brother Al..... righteous !!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by shandrick    [ Reply ]
LOTS better than UB40's take on the matter. But that's just me.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Mercy!
Posted 16 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
oh hayull yeah.
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Has this really not been played since 2006??
Posted 16 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
I agree - Reverend Al rules!
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Awesome song. Let's get it in the rotation.
Posted 19 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]