Story Behind The Song

Motown legend Bobby Taylor (Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers)was one of the original members of the Motown "The Corporation," producer and songwriter for Motown -- and especially for The Jackson 5 (ABC/I Want You Back, Ben, etc), the Temptations, Smoky Robinson and others. At 75 years old, Bobby has recorded one of the great, masterful R&B recordings of all time. His performance, soulful articulation, multiple harmonies and phrasing is mind blowing at any age.

Song Description

An exquisite performance by Motown legend, Bobby Taylor. A beautiful and powerful song that speaks to friendship and relationships -- what it means to have a friend that you can talk to. Bobby Taylor sings all of the extraordinary vocals and plays all the instruments. The essence of soul. A song you want to hear again and again and again. Bobby Taylor discovered and mentored Michael Jackson, from the time Michael was 8 years old. Bobby brought Michael and the Jackson 5 to Motown, and convinced Berry Gordy to sign them. On Soul to Soul, Bobby delivers the soulful vocals -- exquisite phrasing and killer falsettos. The song and performance will penetrate your heart.

Lyrics

SOUL TO SOUL

There's some some newspaper...at my feet
We go blowing down the street
Got our stories...old and new
Need someone to tell them to

CHORUS
We don't have to be eye to eye (or face to face)
I'm not asking for miracles (no savings grace)
And I don't need another heart (to have and hold)
All I want is a friend that I can talk to (soul to soul)
Soul to soul (soul to soul)

Stackin' old books...on a shelf
Tired of talking to myself
Wishin' somebody (somebody) passing by (passing by)
Pick me up and look inside

CHORUS
We don't have to be eye to eye (or face to face)
I'm not asking for miracles... (no savings grace)
And I don't need another heart... (I don't need another heart...to have and hold)
All I want is a friend that I can talk to (soul to soul)
Soul to soul ... (soooo-oll)

Yeah we all need someone we can turn to
When we walk in our lives (got to hold them out)
Yeah we all need a friend we can turn to
In our mile, our golden mile
S'been so long now...you know I need it now

Oh whoaaaa...whoaaaa...whoaaa..
All I want is a friend I can talk to (woooh... soul to soul)

Just call and there you are (soul to soul)
Shining on me like a star (shining down)
Smile in my direction in the night mmmm
And I feel the light yeah (soul to soul)

I'm reaching them out (I've got to hold them out) Ohhh
Keep me reaching out...

CHORUS
Woah
We don't have to be eye to eye (or meet face to face)
I'm not asking for miracles (no saving grace)
And I don't need another heart (to have and hold)
All I want is a friend that I can talk to (soul to soul)
Oh I need a friend right now yeah yeah yeah
(sooooul to soul)
Someone I can talk to ...