13 More Take Songs There for the Taking

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13 More Take Songs There for the Taking features songs by CMAT, Jobriath, Lauryn Hill, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Twisted Sister, and Tyler, The Creator.

Are you prepared to TAKE it…again? Hopefully, the answer is yes (again), at least in the context of a colorful playlist. The keyword(s) on the musical compendium, 13 More Take Songs There for the Taking is T-A-K-E, TAKE! Separating 13 More Take Songs There for the Taking from 13 Take Songs There for the Taking (2025), various forms of the word, take, are welcomed with open arms (taking, took, etc.). 13 More Take Songs There for the Taking features songs by CMAT, Jobriath, Lauryn Hill, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Twisted Sister, and Tyler, The Creator. So, once again, take your sweet time and check out these fabulous songs that will take you by storm!

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1. Tyler, The Creator, “I’ll Take Care of You” (Ft. Yebba)”	2. The Staple Singers, “I’ll Take You There”	3. CMAT, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me”
4. The S.O.S. Band, “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”	5. The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, “Jesus, Take the Lube”	6. Owen Pallett, “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt”
7. Lauryn Hill, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – (I Love You Baby)”	8. Lenny Williams, “She Took My Drawers”	9. Aaron Neville, “Don’t Take Away My Heaven”
10. Twisted Sister, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”	11. Phil Collins, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”	12. Jobriath, “Take Me I’m Yours”
13. Al Green, “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)”

1. Tyler, The Creator, “I’ll Take Care of You” (Ft. Yebba)

DON’T TAP THE GLASS » Columbia » 2025

“Knuck if you buck, boy (I’ll take care of you).”

Woo! “I’ll Take Care of You” is the ninth and penultimate song from DON’T TAP THE GLASS, the surprise, 2025 album from Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and producer Tyler, The Creator. Among the striking sounds is a dream-like keyboard loop. Furthermore, there are jazzy harmonies that are characteristic of Tyler’s production style. Beyond the jazzy harmonies, Tyler’s production features some stellar musical ideas and cues. Notably, “I’ll Take Care of You” samples the Crime Mob classic, “Knuck If You Buck” (the remix) and also samples Tyler, himself (“Cherry Bomb” from 2015). The heavy-hitting, hyper-rhythmic dance beat provides a mean anchor.

Grammy winner Yebba excels with her smooth, radiant vocals. She sounds as soulful as ever singing the chorus, specifically the titular lyric, “I’ll take care of you.” Regarding rapping, there are limited vocals from Tyler, The Creator. The refrain(s) borrows is lifted from “Knuck If You Buck” specifically “Never been no pussy, niggas scared to throw them things, mane,” and of course, “Knuck if you buck, boy / ‘Nough is enough, boy.” Also, Yebba is weaved into the mix, creatively, providing more refinement than Crime Mob. Tyler delivers one brief verse:

“All your love, my heart and soul

I ride until my body cold

I don’t know why things are gone (Hey)

…Wait a minute, I’m goin’ through some shit

I can tell it’s not beginning to work

Stay, hey

I’ll take care of you.”

Like most of Tyler, The Creator’s songs, “I’ll Take Care of You” catches the ears and proves to be intriguing.

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2. The Staple Singers, “I’ll Take You There”

Be Altitude: Respect Yourself » Concord Music Group » 1972

“I know a place / Ain’t nobody cryin’, ain’t nobody worried / Ain’t no smilin’ faces / Lyin’ to the races.”

Word. You always remember your first! The Staple Singers’ first number-one hit, “I’ll Take You There”, is a special one. Not only was it a no. 1 hit on the R&B charts, but “I’ll Take You There” gave the legendary Chicago R&B/soul/funk/gospel collective their first number one hit on the pop charts. When you think of Mavis Staples and company, “I’ll Take You There” is among the first songs that come to mind. The soul juggernaut graces the 1972 album, Be Altitude: Respect Yourself. Al Bell penned and produced this historic and important song.

Mavis Staples is in top-notch, soulful form singing on “I’ll Take You There.” The background vocals are equally compelling, adding punch. This is a record where the gospel roots of the group shine through, elevating the funk. Speaking of funk, the musical accompaniment is super funky with an electrifying groove, a famous, robust bass line, and, overall, a locked-in, turned-up rhythm section. Shout to the guitarist and keyboardist, too – “Play your, play your piano now!” Also, instrumentally, don’t forget about those biting horns! The riffs are fire! Notably, “I’ll Take You There” is spare lyrically. However, the message sent by The Staple Singers is a big, meaningful one – spreading love and not hate. Why can’t people of different races love one another without hatred and racism? The Staple Singers want to take us to that authentic, idyllic, and loving place. After all, we should all strive to “Touch a Hand (Make A Friend)”!

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3. CMAT, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me”

EURO-COUNTRY » CMATBABY / AWAL Recordings Ltd. » 2025

“Oh, I’ve been having a horrible time / Of late, I get none of your sympathy / But all of the pain hits, and the fog lifts / And then it’s too much for therapy.”

That sounds heavy. Irish singer/songwriter CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) brings it on the memorable indie-pop/country/country-pop tinged song, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me”, which she penned herself. Oli Deakin produced this refreshing song from her 2025 album, EURO-COUNTRY, which was inspired by something awful: body shaming.

Despite being body-shamed, CMAT took an adverse situation and wrote a killer song. “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me” has plenty of selling points. She delivers expressive, nuanced vocals. Her tone is celestial. Every note and melody that she sings, you buy what she’s selling. The songwriting is pitch-perfect and personal from the beginning. Her aspirations for sexiness began young: “Nine years old, tryna wax my legs with tape.” In the second verse, she discusses things she did and with whom, but seems regretful as she asks, “Now tell me, what was in it for me?” The chorus, excerpted earlier, is the section to beat. It’s tuneful, with sensational lyrics. Another high point that catches the ear is the bridge, which distinguishes itself from the verses and chorus. Older now, CMAT laments her window closing:

“You haven’t looked at me the same

Since I turned twenty-seven

Where goes my potential?

Oh, she’s up in heaven

Rest in peace to any chance of me

Dating within the station…”

Beyond the elite singing and personal and relatable songwriting, the production is top-notch. Ultimately, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me” is epic. CMAT put her foot into this one.

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4. The S.O.S. Band, “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”

S.O.S. » UMG Recordings, Inc. » 1980

“Oo-ooh, baby / Let’s do it / Take your time / Let’s do it.”

R&B group The S.O.S. Band earned a platinum single with “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”. I was the lead single and fifth track from their debut album, S.O.S., released in 1980. It marked the sole top 40 hit by the R&B collective. While The S.O.S. Band had other songs dent the pop charts, “Take Your Time (Do It Right),” composed by Sigidi and Harold Clayton, was the song to beat, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

There is a lot to love about “Take Your Time (Do It Right).” This eight-minute, post-disco, funk cut features an ear-catching sound palette. The rhythm section (keys, guitar, bass, and drums) and the horns are electrifying. The lead vocals by Mary Davis are terrific. Davis brings us a commanding vocal performance that’s quite expressive. Besides her fab lead, the background vocals (including Mary) enhance “Take Your Time.” “Lay your heavy load down / So we can stop and kick back,” Davis encourages in the first verse, adding, “It seems we never take the time to do / All the things we want to, yeah.” Ooh-la-la! In the second verse, she adds, “Let’s take some time to be alone / Lock the door, put out the phone, yeah.” Of course, the phone back then was a landline… The lyrics are fun, particularly the infectious, repetitive chorus:

“Baby, we can do it

Take the time, do it right

We can do it, baby

Do it tonight.”

No extensive analysis is necessary for “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”. The S.O.S. Band ‘put their foot into’ this one.

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5. The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, “Jesus, Take the Lube”

Balls Deep in the Bible Belt » DistroKid » 2025

“I was sittin’ in traffic, hard as a rock / Dashboard shakin’ to the beat of my cock…”

😳 😳 😳… I’d say WE LISTEN, AND WE DON’T JUDGE, BUT we are definitely judging here! “I looked to the skies and said, ‘Lord, I’m weak’ / With a bottle full of Jergens and a mind full of freak / The devil’s in my pants and I can’t break through.” Yep, that sounds about right… AI-created country band, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies is something else. That’s an understatement! The song at hand, “Jesus, Take the Lube”, is the fourth track from The Boot Scootin’ Sissies’ gay country album, Balls Deep in the Bible Belt. Lead guitarist Willie Stroker (did you catch that last name 😏), and The Boot Scootin’ Sissies penned this queer joint while Randy Bottoms produced it. In the lyric video caption, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies provide the backstory on “Jesus, Take The Lube,” and it is one for the ages. It should come as no surprise that it involves masturbation… An excerpt from the masturbatory commentary:

Seconds later, with sweat pouring and AM gospel blaring, he [Willie Stroker] shouted “Jesus, take the lube!” and nearly rear-ended a Subaru full of youth pastors. He says he blacked out during climax and came to writing lyrics in the fog on his own windshield. The rest of the band helped shape the verses, but the soul of the song, the desperation, the shame, the slippery grace, belongs entirely to Willie.

God damn, I mean, God bless 🙏!

It goes without saying that most country songs don’t tackle choking the chicken. There are non-AI exceptions, of course, but masturbation is rare in country music. But, it’s front and center with The Boot Scootin’ Sissies. The theme and lyrics are surprising, but the sound of the record is familiar for country music: the twang, guitars, fiddle, etc. Still, it’s the narrative that takes the cake. The chorus is the crowning achievement, in all of its self-pleasuring glory… or hell:

“Jesus, take the lube

I’m two strokes from hell

My balls are achin’, Lord, I’m shakin’

You know this grip too well

If I bust through these Wrangler jeans

Let it baptize the dash and set me clean.”

My God, today! There is a variation, where our horny protagonist is “‘bout to blow / Got nut on my jeans and fog on the window.” Of course, it doesn’t end with the chorus. While he’s jerking it in the car, he asserts, “Had my eyes rolled back / Right hand in place / Then I saw Jesus in the License Plate.” A divine vision? Nope, more like WWJD – What would Jesus do? Of course, he makes it clear that the acronym on the license plate was “Starin’ straight at my meat.” Jesus! Later, there may be divine intervention, though I have some doubts: “The engine stalled / My speakers blew, / And I swore I heard Moan, too.” Plus, he goes on to sing about nutting, a “jizz-stained breeze,” his “junk on his knees,” and “smelling his own prayer.” The big takeaway from “Jesus, Take the Lube” is never underestimate the power of man, lust, and his junk. This song, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. Oh, and it shouldn’t be played anywhere near the workplace…

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6. Owen Pallett, “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt”

Heartland » Domino Recording Co Ltd » 2010

“As soon as I got on the horse, I forgot about the math.”

Owen Pallett continues singing on “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt”, “Forgot about the odds against an adolescent standing up to all of Owen’s wrath.” Hmm, is Owen (the character) like Goliath? To alleviate some confusion, our talented violinist, singer, and songwriter is singing from the perspective of Lewis, who wants to kill Owen, the creator. “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” is the eighth track from Pallett’s 2010 conceptual LP, Heartland. Pallett wrote and produced it. He delivers some of the most accomplished and intriguing music you’ll ever hear.

“Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” begins enigmatically. Even when the relentless, repeated rhythmic lines enter the mix, the song sounds distinct and unusual, truly, one of a kind. The orchestra parts are epic, particularly the riffs, providing ample flavor. The blend and contrast of acoustic and electronic instruments is exceptional. Pallett delivers beautiful vocals, never forcing things. As alternative as this song is, it has its fair share of tuneful moments. Beyond the prodigious musical backdrop, the lyrics, songwriting, and theme are captivating, too, as excerpted earlier.

“The heat of prairie summer is impossible to take

I grab the hem and lift the fabric over my sweet head

I know what you’re looking for, and I’m never gonna give it to you

I’m never gonna give it to you.”

So, what is Owen looking for that Lewis is not going to give to him? The next lines provide answers… sort of. “Government rule established by a dazzling light show / A hegemony armored with a thousand-watt head and seven inches of echo,” Pallett sings, continuing, “I keep up my velocity, my spurs are in her sides / I don’t know what I’m doing, and it is the only way / Toward the range I’ll ride, singing, I’m never gonna give it to you.” Uh-huh. The fun answer is that Pallett is using double entendre, specifically regarding the thousand-watt head and seven inches of echo. Is he intentionally bringing some queerness? The most reasonable explanation centers around hegemony and the concept/theme of Heartland. Also, there are poetic lyrics regarding art, ‘Lewis’ asserting he is a vector, and showing resolve despite fear: “My knuckles grip so tightly my fingers start to bleed / If what I have is what you need / I’m never gonna give it to you.” Taken out of the context of the album, “Lewis” is less accessible. But, there is a heaping dose of ambition and some queerness, too. If the celestial, cerebral sounds of “Lewis Takes Off His Shirt” are a product of losing his top, then Lewis should never wear a shirt, like, EVER. Utterly sublime!

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7. Lauryn Hill, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – (I Love You Baby)”

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill » Ruffhouse » 1998

“You’re just too good to be true / Can’t take my eyes off of you / You’d be like heaven to touch / I wanna hold you so much.”

Grammy-winning R&B/hip-hop superstar Lauryn Hill delivered a surefire classic with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”. But, guess what? Frankie Valli (1934 – ) originally recorded it in 1967 on his album, Four Seasons Present Frankie Valli Solo (“Can’t Take My Eyes off You”). Focusing on Hill’s epic cover, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – (I Love You Baby)” is the 15^th and penultimate track on her 1998, historic, Grammy-winning masterpiece, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Notably, it was a hidden track on the album. It earned the distinction of becoming the first hidden track to receive a Grammy nomination (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 41^st Annual GRAMMY Awards). “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” didn’t impact the pop charts, but it did spend one week on the R&B charts, where it peaked at number 45. Regardless of its lack of chart success, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” is considered one of Hill’s best songs.

Hill makes “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” her own, period. It sounds starkly different from the original, which has a traditional pop sound and vibe. One reason Hill’s version is distinct is the banging hip-hop soul beat. That beat easily carries this ‘67 classic to the late ‘90s. Also, the beatboxing is epic too. The sound is modernized, thanks to the production of Ms. Hill! Besides the beat, a sickening bass line, and colorful keys, ‘up the ante.’ Hill captivates with her stunning voice, blessing our ears with that gorgeous tone. She’s particularly on fire during the chorus. She asserts, expressively:

“I need you, baby, and if it’s quite alright

I need you, baby, to warm a lonely night

I love you, baby, trust in me when I say, ‘It’s okay’.”

Beyond the chorus, Lauryn brings a swagger, solidifying the hip-hop influence (those chill but potent ad-libs). Ultimately, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Lauryn Hill remains the sugar, honey, iced tea to this day. Oh, Lauryn, why couldn’t you have released another album?!

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8. Lenny Williams, “She Took My Drawers”

“She Took My Drawers” » Bridle Ridge » 2023

“My girl and I was at a motel on a rendezvous (Yeah) / Makin’ sweet, sweet love like we always do.”

This is already steamy, Lenny Williams (1945 – ). Please, continue. “I fell asleep, and when I woke up, my girl was gone (Yes, she was) / She text me a picture on my telephone.” Oh, snap! What did she do, Lenny? As the title informs us, “She Took My Drawers”. Damn! Released in November 2023, we assume the undies have been missing since then… Williams and Derek Allen penned this adult contemporary R&B joint released when Lenny was 78 years young. “She Took My Drawer” benefits from smooth, soulful vibes, fitting for a soul singer with skills like Williams. He is playful throughout “Drawers.” Depending on the person, the lyrics can be described as cringy, funny, or silly, particularly during the chorus:

“She took my drawers

Said she gonna put it on TikTok and get a million views

She took my drawers

The girl just threatened me, y’all, to put it on the evening news

She took my drawеrs

She say she love mе (She said it), she said she care

She took my drawers

Why in the hell did she take my underwear?”

Word. Williams raises eyebrows in the second verse when he asserts, “These boxers are special, a gift from my wife to me / Had her picture on the front (Oh), and mine on the back.” Damn, damn, damn! In the third and final verse, he states this woman could have done or given anything else, including COVID or RSV. Instead, she took his special pair of boxers, and now, he has to explain it to his wife. Ain’t that some sh-? “She Took My Drawers” is something else!

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9. Aaron Neville, “Don’t Take Away My Heaven”

The Grand Tour » UMG Recordings, Inc. » 1993

“Oh, baby, I found heaven when I found you.”

Aww, Aaron Neville, that is so sweet! Not only is the opening lyric sweet, but so is the entirety of “Don’t Take Away My Heaven”! “Don’t Take Away My Heaven” serves as the opener from the Grammy-winning, versatile soul musician’s 1993 album, The Grand Tour.  The record, penned by Academy-Award nominated songwriter Diane Warren, is one of Neville’s best in a storied career.  Warren’s pen is impeccable, period! Sadly, this gorgeous record only peaked at no. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 – it was wronged by pop radio!

Regardless of the fact that it was a moderate success on the pop charts, Neville’s three-decade-old gem speaks for itself.  Heaven is her, period.  With his utterly distinct pipes, Aaron expresses the end if she were to go – he wouldn’t survive! This is best exemplified by the chorus:

“And the sun would have nowhere to shine

And the stars would all fall from the sky

Baby, please

Don’t take away my heaven.”

Neville does a bang-up job bringing Warren’s dedicated, poetic lyrics to life.  Furthermore, Steve Lindsey does a fabulous job supporting Mr. Neville with colorful, suitable production. No one sings like Aaron Neville – facts.  Diane Warren gave Neville a surefire masterpiece with “Don’t Take Away My Heaven”!

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10. Twisted Sister, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”

Stay Hungry » Atlantic » 1984

“Now drop and give me twenty!”

Twisted Sister is best known for one song and one song only: “We’re Not Gonna Take It”.  “We’re Not Gonna Take It” was one of three songs by the heavy metal band to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 (“Leader of the Pack” and “I Wanna Rock”). HOWEVER, only the song at hand reached the top 40 of the pop charts, peaking at no. 21. Furthermore, “We’re Not Gonna Take It’ is the sole song by Twister Sister to be certified gold by the RIAA.  It should come as no surprise that the single bolstered its parent album, Stay Hungry, the sole multiplatinum LP by the band.

Dee Snider deserves lots of credit for making “We’re Not Gonna Take It” a big hit.  He wrote it and provided those high-flying vocals.  The best part of the song is the chorus, which is catchy as albeit:

“Oh, we’re not gonna take it

No, we ain’t gonna take it

Oh, we’re not gonna take it anymore.”

This sing-along chorus is one of the quintessential ones! The verses have more meat on the bone lyrically.  “We’ve got the right to choose, and / There ain’t no way we’ll lose it,” Snider snarls in the first verse, adding, “We’ll fight the powers that be, just / Don’t pick our destiny.” In the second verse, he asserts, “Oh, you’re so condescending / Your gall is never ending / We don’t want anything, not a thing from you.” WOO! The music is as assertive and amped up as the lyrics – “WE’RE RIGHT! (YEAH!) / WE’RE FREE! (YEAH!) / WE’LL FIGHT! (YEAH!) / YOU’LL SEE! (YEAH!).”  The music includes some mean guitar playing (and soloing) and pummeling drums that hit you right in the chest. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” is timeless, easily cementing the band’s musical legacy.

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11. Phil Collins, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”

Against All Odds (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) » Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. / Atlantic » 1984

“How can I just let you walk away? / Just let you leave without a trace?”

That is a fair question, Phil Collins. Those lyrics commence the beloved English musician’s gold-certified classic, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”. The titular track from Against All Odds (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is one of 14 top 10 hits by the decorated musician. Even more elite, it marks one of seven no. 1 hits. “Against” spent three weeks at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He penned the classic while Arif Mardin produced it.

“Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” begins with a sweet instrumental intro that recurs in the outro. The classic features a memorable, instantly recognizable melody that graces all verses and a marvelous chorus. Harmonically, it shines using some fabulous chords. The production is lush, characteristic of the 1980s with the use of keys and strings. The drums enter the mix following the chorus before the final verse, giving “Against” even more oomph. The songwriting is memorable, evidenced by moments like “I wish I could just make you turn around / Turn around and see me cry / There’s so much I need to say to you / So many reasons why” (final verse), and the refrain/pre-chorus, “You’re the only one who really knew me at all.” The chorus is where Collins’ bread is buttered – easily the section of the song to beat:

“So, take a look at me now

Well, there’s just an empty space

And there’s nothin’ left her to remind me

Just the memory of your face

Now, take a look at me now

‘Cause there’s just an empty space

But to wait for you is all I can do

And that’s what I’ve got to face.”

Collins’ most powerful vocals occur during the chorus. After reaching a fever pitch, Collins brings things down superbly at the end. “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” = EPIC. Unsurprisingly, it won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, and was nominated for Song Of The Year.

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12. Jobriath, “Take Me I’m Yours”

Jobriath » Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. » 1973

“Any day you could buy me or tie me up / A slave to your perversity.”

Say what, now?! “Refuse me diffuse me / To the corners of the galaxy.” Oh, snap! Sadly, barrier-breaking, overlooked glam rock musician Jobriath (Bruce Wayne Campbell, 1946 – 1983) died far too soon. Only 36 when he passed, the first openly gay rock musician to be signed to a major label and was also one of the first famous musicians to die from AIDS. Despite his short life, Campbell’s gifts as a musician are indisputable. “Take Me I’m Yours” is the opening track from his self-titled 1973 debut album.

The first verse of “Take Me I’m Yours” is ear-catching, namely the excerpted lyrics. The second verse doesn’t disappoint, either. “Baby, you just amaze me and daze me / You’re the blind spot in my consciousness,” Jobriath sings, continuing, “C’mon and forsake me and break me / And drink the blood of my obsessiveness.” Ooh-wee! Most accessible is the chorus, which highlights the titular lyrics: “Take me I’m yours.” Still, Jobriath compels with the outro, where, “Take your torch and burn me and turn me over / And over in your dreams of Godliness.” Wow 😮! “Take Me I’m Yours” is incredibly alluring. It’s not only the songwriting, though it’s ‘DEFINITELY’ a big deal. Jobriath possessed a distinct, expressive singing voice. He commands the track from start to finish. The musical arrangement and production are epic, with sweet-wailing guitars, robust bass, groovy drums, colorful keys, and marvelous backing vocals supporting Campbell. Honestly, Jobriath deserves far more recognition. This song rocks 🤘!

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13. Al Green, “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)”

Call Me » Hi Records / Fat Possum » 1973

“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.”

Ooh wee, Al Green! Green is always good for a heaping dose of that Memphis soul. “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” is one of eight top-ten hits by the legendary soul musician. It spent 15 weeks on the charts in 1973, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. “And if keeping you and loving you means / Laying all my troubles down,” Green sings in the pre-chorus, then, “Here I am, baby, come and take me!” “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” is a standout from his 1973 album Call Me. The star of the show is Green. His vocals are once-in-a-lifetime good, ranging from his highly effective middle register, an incredibly ripe falsetto, and those signature howls. In addition to the voice and the love-oriented songwriting (“All this love’s inside of me / I believe there’s going to be an explosion, yeah”), the production (the late, great Willie Mitchell) and the arrangements are stunning. On “Here I Am,” the listener is spoiled by organ, electric piano, guitar, soulful drum groove, epic, and punchy horns. The horns complement Green superbly, particularly during the chorus section, the centerpiece. The backdrop is sophisticated and gritty. “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” is four-and-a-quarter minutes of sheer heaven 😇.

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