Delbert McClinton - Somebody To Love You Lyrics






You need a job so you can make some money
You need a nice warm place to stay
A sense of humor cause life is funny
A big stick to keep the wolves away

You need a car with good tires on it
And the right place to eat bar-b-q
A heavy duty set of jumper cables
And no holes in your walkin' shoes

The main thing you gonna find you need
Is a fertile place to plant the seed now

You got to find somebody to love you
Someone to be there for you night and day
Someone to share it with and be part of you
Love ain't no good till you give it away
You got to give it away

I recommend you get some life insurance
Be prepared to dial 911
Pay close attention to your high blood pressure
And stay away from the man with a gun

You need a reason to get up in the morning
Make sure your clock has a snooze control
Be sure you got a place to run for cover
'Cause overnight things can sure get cold

You're gonna find out sooner or later
You need a common denominator

You got to find somebody to love you
Someone to be there for you night and day
Someone to share it with and be part of you
Love ain't no good till you give it away
You got to give it away





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  1. J.... B....

    A true musicians musician

  2. J.... G....

    Delbert is awesome !! I first saw him in the early 80s . I have seen him several times since then . In 1990 I saw him at a little club in Little Rock . I met a young lady that night and we have been married 28 years now !!

  3. J.... M....

    Thanks for leaving this up for those of us who have it in our playlists. Gotta have that Delbert shot!

  4. H.... R....

    Delbert sings to my soul. Too many similarities, I know what you mean.

  5. L.... L....

    Love Delbert!

  6. M.... S....

    He , Delbert Mc Clinton is the absolute best song writer, singer, musician I ever had the pleasure of seeing. I will continue to enjoy his music as long as I can.

  7. I.... C....

    Mm, mm, mm.

  8. D.... ....

    This guy just rocks. Put on my Rock in shoes....75 years and dancin

  9. C.... T....

    fabulous video!

  10. B.... B....

    Delbert McClinton is the living end! Betty

  11. c.... ....

    "I know das right"

  12. o.... ....

    That looks like David Hungate on bass.

  13. R.... B....

    Ich liebe seine Songs alle ...Thank you for so good Musik

    R.... B....

    Renate Breit for such good music*

  14. K.... S....

    what a man what a singer his song he keeps sending me angels got me thru some rough time so grateful DMc was born to be who he is. amazing!!!

  15. G.... B....

    I saw this guy live - he's great!!! Saw him in Caruthersville, Mo. It was a good time. My Father told me about him. Fantastic!!

  16. e.... ....

    Is Bekka Bramlett singing backup?

    e.... ....

    Rosemary Butler.

  17. t.... ....

    Delbert is indescribably wonderful!

  18. G.... B....

    He let me sit at the piano with him at the boardwalk in Greensboro NC in 1980. I sang with him because he held the microphone between us. He was such a cool guy. I love seeing great acts in small bars. There is nothing that compares to it.

  19. r.... ....

    what a groove!!!. don't forget bekka bramlett, her voice blends so well with Delbert's

  20. D.... C....

    It is great music

  21. t.... ....

    I agree that Delbert is the top but Rickie is showing his musical ignorance when he says, referring to Delbert's screams, "I've never heard anybody do that." James Brown is
    hands down the world's best screamer.

    t.... ....

    +thirdbase6870 Right! Tom Jones is a good screamer too.I'm a singer myself, but screaming? Forget it! It's not easy.

  22. J.... B....

    delbert at his best catch everytime i roll the dice hes great hes like the mick jagger of blues hes the MANNNNNNNNNN

  23. R.... S....

    What a bad ass , way too cool ...... I think I want yazz flute in this tune .

  24. D.... T....

    Let's start over....for music lovers (country, rockabiliy, R&B, blues etc.) check or re-check Delbert McClinton. Something for everyone who is moved bu music!!!

    D.... T....

    +Donna Thibodeau Donna: Love Delbert, have you listened to Russell Smith? My all-time favorite singer, does everything too, lots of blues, toured w/Delbert also w/Amazing Rhythm Aces

    D.... T....

    + sandy connie...I've just discovered Delbert in the last 5 years or so.  Quickly becoming my favorite.  I'm afraid I am not familiar with Russell Smith.  Heard of but, again, not familiar with the Amazing Rhythm Aces.
    Happy listening

    D.... T....

    You should discover ARA if you love Delberts music

    D.... T....

    Donna Thibodeau...are you from Canada ..all the Thbodeaux's I know have an x at the in of their name ....I am from south of I-10....Cajun Country ...been a Delbert fan for 30+ years have seen him live dozens of times ..go out of your way to see him live the energy is wild

    D.... T....

    can you believe I misspelled ..End....

  25. J.... S....

    D McC is something AWESOME!!!

  26. D.... R....

    Stop Bitch'n and just enjoy the shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  27. l.... h....

    The best!

  28. J.... T....

    One of the greats !

  29. J.... W....

    One of my all time favorite performers ...little bit of every music in his...

  30. M.... ....

    Nobody outrocks D McC !

  31. m.... b....

     That be a fact .........

  32. H.... L....

    The Undisputed King of the Road House Rockers.

  33. o.... ....

    I think I was born lovin' Delbert's music. My kids' first concert was Delbert. There is nothing better.

  34. I.... S....

    very true my friend :)

  35. D.... C....

    Feel sorry for any real music lover who doesn't know of, cherish and love Delbert McClinton and his unique style and superb voice...

  36. w.... m....

    LOVE-IT

  37. B.... I....

    I am a DELBERT DECIPLE, He isn't commercialy well known because he won't play the radio and major label game of fitting a song to the pigeon hole fomula. It may not be well known but in the early to mid 90's SONY developed a computer algorythim they have refined and is now used by most labels. You load a song the computer uses the algorythim to decide if the song fits. Think about it, using country music, 45min and u c u have heard it all. the basic 6 song styles. take away vocals, c how its 6xx

    B.... I....

    BLUE IYED SOUL i

  38. D.... ....

    I can't understand in any way - why this monolith of a performer is still a relatively unknown in the music world. He's the best soul man I've ever heard.

    D.... ....

    Dialoquese, Music people & musicians know & love him !

    D.... ....

    Dialoquese he is well known in the music world, not as well known to the public. The people in the business know and have great respect for him. It's a shame that more people don't know about his music. I have been spreading the word and been gifting his music to others since the 70's. He is best experienced in smaller venues up close. Of hos music doesn't move you, you need to make sure your organ donor card is filled out.

    D.... ....

    If his. Sorry.

  39. g.... ....

    I agree entirely. Strangely, I'd just heard a track by Delbert that put me in mind of Delta Lady and I was about to seek out Joe Cocker when I glimpsed this and had to stop off here. I'm glad I did. What a concert those two could put on!! I wish you peace and well-being.

  40. T.... ....

    Delbert is my music hero. He has more soul, than any singer out there. I love you Delbert McClinton, you're my 'HERO'.

  41. b.... m....

    True dat

  42. c.... ....

    i luv delbert....

  43. s.... ....

    Delbert is an excellent singer, but when I sought out Frankie Miller's catalogue (an artist who McClinton covers), then I found an even more impressive voice! If you haven't listened to this Scottish blues/soul singer yet, do yourselves a favour!

  44. R.... F....

    Delbert is now - always was - and always will be the best vocalist on the planet .I now have every recording he ever made and even some that weren't released. His son Clayton is carrying on the torch...
    The Amazing McClintons ! =R=

  45. H.... H....

    Delbert is a Master Songsmith and a fantastic performer. The epitome of a smoky bar entertainer.

    Catch him live if you can, buy his CD if you can't.

  46. B.... I....

    I ahd been digging Delbert for about 10 years before I saw him live. I had played his stuff so much i knew everyword to everysong. My 1st time seeing him was in a small club in Greenville S.C., about 150 people. After one fix of him live the CD's are like methadone they only keep you from withdrawl. You will be needing that live fix any time you can get it, even TV if that is your only option. He is one of the rare artists who sound better live than on recordings. i am up to 89 live shows now.

    B.... I....

    BLUE IYED SOUL, Gotta give you props dude ! Been a fan since the 70's, only on 5 & counting !

  47. B.... I....

    True Nicholson and Delbert are great friends. Gary has written some of Delberts best known songs. Ever heard of Whitey Johnson? That is Gary's alter ego he dresses up and plays as Whitey sometimesd, and it is almost delbert Good, LOL.

  48. W.... J....

    DAVID HUNGATE ON BASS

  49. P.... F....

    Saw him a bunch when he played in Philly at the old Bijou in th 80's He was backed by some of the Muscle Shoals guys: David Hood, Roger Hawkins, Jimmy Johnson. Always a rockin' show

  50. M.... W....

    How come I only recently downloaded some of this guy's sh*t? This is foot tapping stuff.

  51. E.... L....

    Nah, it's Gary Nicholson. They been writin' songs and producin' for years.

  52. e.... ....

    Is that Skunk Baxter playing guitar on this track? I love Delbert, but Ive yet to see him live.

  53. s.... ....

    And a right place to eat Bar-B-Que I know thats right

  54. l.... p....

    awesome!!!! love delbert

  55. o.... ....

    go delbert u look good dressed up. #1

  56. F.... R....

    Continued thanks for taking the time to share so many great videos!