Link: [On YouTube]
I’m A Man
The Spencer Davis Group
Well my pad is very messy
And there’s some whiskers on my chin
And I’m all hung up on music
And I always play to win
I ain’t got no time for lovin’
‘Cause my time is all used up
Just to sit around creatin’
All that groovy kind of stuff
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no no
‘Cause I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no
Nah
Nah
Nah
Well if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Movin’ where our minds are at
And relatin’ to each other
Just how strong our wills can be
I’m resistin’ all involvement
With each groovy chick we see
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no no
‘Cause I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no no
I got to keep my image
While suspended from a throne
That looks out upon a kingdom
Full of people all unknown
Who imagine I’m not human
And my heart is made of stone
I never had no problems
And my toliet’s trimmed with chrome
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no no
‘Cause I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
No no no
No no no
No no no
Hey hey
No no no
No no no
Yes I am
No no no
Yes I am
No no no
Yes I am
No no no
Yes I am
Yes I am
Yes I am
Link: [Chicago]
Link: [On YouTube]
I’m A Man
Chicago (Transit Authority)
Well my pad is very messy
Got whiskers on my chin
Never had no problems
‘Cause I’ve always paid the rent
I got no time for lovin’
‘Cause my time is all used up
I stand outside creatin’
All the groovy kinds of love
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Oh baby
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yes I am
If I had my choice of matter
I’d would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showin’ where your mind is at
While relatin’ to each other
How strong the love can be
Be resistin’ all the good times
With each groovy chick we see
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Ooh I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
I love to hear you talk
I’ve got to keep my image
While I’m standin’ on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It’s just to keep them on my nose
You think that I’m not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I’ve never had no problems
And my body’s pretty strong
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yeah yeah yeah
Yes I know
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yes I know
Yes I know
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Ooh I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Good God
I love you so
Love you so
Ooh if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Knowin’ where your mind is at
While relatin’ to each other
How good a love can be
By resistin’ all the good times
With each groovy chick we see
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yeah yeah yeah
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yeah yeah yeah
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
I’m a man
Ooh yes I am
I gotta keep my image
While I’m standin’ on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It’s just to keep them on my nose
You think that I’m not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I never had no problems
And my body’s pretty strong
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Owww
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yeah
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
Yeah yeah yeah
I’m a man
Yes I am
And I can’t help
But love you so
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As a big Steve Winwood fan, I would have to say Spencer Davis.
ReplyDeleteI would have to go with the Spencer Davis Group...a classic. Oh, and look how young Stevie Winwood is!!!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I love Chicago and Terry Kath's voice. They made the song their own. And, I like their version also.
I'm going to have to be different here and say I preferred Chicago's version.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Ryan!!! I actually like the Chicago version better--mostly because of the drum solo in the middle, but Spencer Davis' version really rocks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Coleen!!! I was surprised to see that the lyrics were different. I was also surprised to find the line, "Well if I had my choice of matter, I would rather be with cats," in both versions. For I had never caught that while listening to either version over the years.
ReplyDeleteSee there, Duke is being a good influence on you! Thanks for stopping by again, my dear Ann!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Chicago version better. I love visiting. There's usually always a musician/group here that I've never heard of but really enjoy once I start listening :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Roschelle!!! Be assured that I take great satisfaction from helping to expand the horizons of those who have lived sheltered lives. (LOL?) (After seeing some displays of your ire, I figured I'd better add that (LOL?) Did it work?)
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say hello and wishing you a Happy 4th of July. sandie
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by again, my dear Sandie!!! The neighborhood kids have been shooting off firecrackers most of the evening, and our puppies don't like it a bit. Alas, life was so much more peaceful when I could live fairly far away from others. Anyway, I hope you-all have a great 4th!
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