Joan Armatrading - Love And Affection Lyrics

I just love the way this song starts off so simply and then builds to this lush, beautiful, anthemic singalong crescendo after the sax solo: 'Make love with affection. Sing me another love song but this time with a little dedication. Sing it, sing it, once more with feeling.' Tears rolling down my face. Extraordinary songwriting.

One of those special songs you never forget........beautiful

What a beautiful Brummy... thank you for the music Joan xxx
Peace and love from Ireland xxx...

soooooooo good memories

trancendetal

Beautiful and well crafted Classic!

Just wow forever. And try playing this on guitar- the chords are very difficult.

Beautiful song. Beautiful lyrics. Beautiful singer. What's not to like? Sadly, takes me back to an old girlfriend I'd prefer to forget. Says more about me than than the song. Truly a beautiful song, all the same.

The best opening line to a song ever?

Probably one of the greatest songs ever,

Oh, Joan....you Goddess of a woman. Between her and Kate Bush, the U.K. has dibs on some of the finest female song artists ever

I not in to extortion Love come Naturally to my understanding! Or Not to my Taste ! Need one be reminded! Because I think this been forgotten Nah go so!

My Dad intruded me to this wonderful artist. Thank you Dad, such a blessed musical education. Best of British 🇬🇧

Total talent 👏👏

God this is over 40 over years I've loved this or is it my dementia but it;s so good.

You don't just listen to this song. You feel it. Deep and pure. You are moved.

Wonderful!

THE ORIGINAL BEFORE TRACEY CHAPMAN .TIRNITA TIKIRAM WHO ARE ALL FANASTIC BUT JUST LISTEN TO THAT VOICE THANK YOU JOAN !!

Been trying to find this for a while. Wasnt sure of title. Thanks 4 posting!

Me an my mate decorated his bedroom with bacofoil had disco lights an used to get propa stoned on real hash an listen to this with our girlfriends wot memories

Joan armatrading is a wondrous talent. lucky to have heard her. I can walk under ladders.

WWWOOOWWWWAHHHHH!!!

This song is so inspirational

What an amazing song!

Never heard of Joan until today: Listed on 1001 albums to listen to before you die. Quite impressive. Cannot believe more don't know about her, or maybe they do and I have been unfortunate my entire life.

Joan's music is the panacea to all the worlds problems...………………………..and I am in no way jesting.

Masterpiece

At least she is not from Jamaica

No she is from Birmingham

@Alun Baxter Didn't know there was a Birmingham in St Kitts and Nevis

Such a beautiful song that will last forever

Entering 2020 with this masterpiece

Hi, I too feel her songs are pure romance,and very timeless.....I sometimes feel like I am the only person that knows about her... I would love to hear from you, [email protected]

i feel like j.s ondara should remake this..

Beautiful song, makes me feel good every time I listen to it, thank you Joan X

Took me bk 30 year

This tune takes me back to my childhood in the 70's...🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍

Brilliant,,,

Takes me straight back to the 1970s/80s and growing up.

Stuck in the love

Beautiful...

Music cuts through any barriers no matter where it is een if you don[t understand the spoken language

I hear what ya saying Terry...…………………………..and I dig it.

Amazing awesome incredible, so underrated Joan armatrading love and affection would still be a massive hit today, blows me away every time I hear it,still fresh today dec 2019

You are SO right on!!! Why she isn't played,shared,or a household name is beyond me!!!!!!

I guess JA became a singer as she was too ugly to make much money turning tricks lol 😂

You really are a very sad person, she has more talent n her little finger than you will ever have. Obviously a trump disciple

@Alun Baxter You are the sad one by definition if you lack a sense of humour 🙄

@Alun Baxter By the way I didn't say she has no talent but she is a Van Morrison rip-off

@GW S I didn't know she was gay but I can believe it

@GW S That doesn't surprise me at all

top of the game award winning artiste and song.
it gives so many happy sometimes sad memories and emotions.
take what you will i am here for you.

Thank you for this. Brilliant quality of sound. This song has many good memories

Great range for a song about command and friendship transitions

Only fools and horses bring me here... 🙂

How did 4 minutes disappear that fast? Love Joan.

Good ole lester freamon on backing vocals

I completely agree with the mr Rowland comment. The most underrated performer ever. Right out of the top draw

Tracey Chapman?

1976 Britain = the heatwave and this track i can't think of
one without the other .

one of my all time favourite songs

Essential Singer songwriter classic

who is still listening! She's so great.

Yes I agree Outstanding Blues singer they are all the best!!! Roberta FlacK , Alison Moyet,and many others !!! as said by John932T

I recall being completely mesmerized by this song: Joan, music, lyrics.
Weston, Connecticut 1976

Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication ..

wheres the rest part timer

Hi susan, I would love to hear from another Joan Armatrading fan! No one else seems to care about her music! ( their loss..). [email protected]

Just beautiful music. That's all.

Magnificent record.

The greatest singer/songwriter of all time. The best.

No Bob ,take your pick which bob

Tra le piu` grandi!

is that forigen for good

Every time this makes me weep...just touches my soul

Joan, thank you for this. x

Amazing song...thoughtful and beautiful...part of my youth , thank you

When young in another time.

What beautiful memories.

Favorite song of all time

Lord, this guitar does something unexplainable to my head

Such a great voice!! So underated

Goosebumps! Masterpiece.

The l word brought me here

one of the best Tibette scene :)

this is not under rated never was never will be

I wasnt even born but music has no age

" ⚘ "

ever green 2019 October is still a hit

Play this back to back with You're So Vain and Year of the Cat and anything other than a lush seventies arrangement will seem like weak orange squash.

La adoro !😍

Heard it on radio again today lovely song 25/10/19

Beautiful

having a time- out. no distractions. just listening to fucking awesome tunes

Why can't there be songs released nowadays of this quality?

This song, it’s in my Soul and has been since I first heard her cry this out....maybe even before that. Yeah, she sang what was always there. Wow! Bless you.

Stunning song, fabulous songwriter, amazing voice! This song has it all! AND ! You can dance to it! dx

This is my song

A proper pop song,met with scandalously low recognition...

Thank you
You took me dancing
'Cross the floor
Cheek to cheek
But with a lover
I could really dance
Really dance
Really dance
I could really move
Really move
Really move

😩❤

Hi, letters to ginger, you said it all....I think I'd like to hear from you....! [email protected]

Fine song.

J’adore

Just jaw droppingly beautiful.

What do you think of Shingai's cover of Love and Affection? That was on BBCFour last Friday https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07pjf39

Over 40 years old, still sounds so fresh, still spine tingling..

I cringe everytime when someone says, "who?". Joan! Joan Armatrading!

Just be thankful it has not had any noteable or ropey cover versions. (Yet)

This song has stood the test of time.Joan Armatrading one of top artistes since the 70,s.

Watched a documentary about Joan last night! Amazing song, artist and person ...

She is amazing, played to my 15 year old Grandson last night xx

Yes it was great long over dye tbh and introduced me to new songs of hers and reminded me of songs I hadn't heard in years!

She simply hasn't been given the attention or praise she deserved.
She influenced so many artists, including Tracy Chapman amongst others and simply doesn't get credit for it.

Yes it was great long over dye tbh and introduced me to new songs of hers and reminded me of songs I hadn't heard in years!

She simply hasn't been given the attention or praise she deserved.
She influenced so many artists, including Tracy Chapman amongst others and simply doesn't get credit for it.

where did you watch it?

This is the song of that concert - live, thanks to my dad brought this singer/band to my attention. The year prox 1978?

My all time favourite song. Has to be sung at my funeral. Beautiful.

I want a man 2 make love 2 me with this song playing

@Tyrone Tucker do u like David gray songs

@Tyrone Tucker same old shit everyday hope ut OK

@Tyrone Tucker Tyrone hi

@Tyrone Tucker hi

@Sarah More hi how are you?

Probably one of the most underrated artists of all time , such a talented and gifted woman . She reminds me of Nina Simone , in the respect that she , like Nina is an acquired taste, both incredible talented women both with was gutsy personas and great inner beauty. Incredible song writing intuitive abilities , both with the ability to touch people deeply. Much respect to both ladies.

Should of been given a knighthood for her years as a fantastic song writer, producer, and a well crafted singer

The saxophone solo, love it! Bring it back...today!!

I would like 2 make love with this song on

Joan thank U makes me smile very sexy song

"Now if I can feel the sun in my eyes" the tiny shakes in her voice, the sheer vulnerability. That line always has me closing my eyes, feeling the sun's radiance, an orange orb I'm in... just bliss. Joan is bliss to me.

Lucy, sweeties, please don't be offended by what I'm going to tell you because I have only good, helpful intention. The 'shakes' in her voice is called 'VIBRATO' and I am telling you this so it's easier for you to type, too! I'm sure you have probably already heard and perhaps also know the term vibrato from other areas of the music world as it can apply to the technique of playing certain types of instruments too, e.g. adding extra vibration to the strings of a guitar or perhaps a cello or a viola to give a richer, fuller sound to the music . As the voice itself is regarded as an instrument, you can see how adding that type of vibration in the notes she sings gives the sound more depth and emotion to the song too! Great stuff! Thanks for your time and I hope you don't think I am being a snotty snob by pointing out that to you! Ta ta for now. X

@Eva Belvoir hi Eva! no definitely I needed that clarification, I'm a great admirer of the first instrument, the voice. I mistakenly thought a steel guitar was a violin in another song, I was corrected of course lol I'm still learning and it's people like you that help along the way. Thank you and God bless! :)

Hi lucky, perfect comment!! I would love to hear from you, no one I know has no clue about Joan Armatrading!! Contact me..? [email protected]