Johnnie Taylor - I Believe in You (You Believe in Me)

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[inawatson]

I love Johnnie Taylor
Always and forever

[HermanHall-zl]

😢 one of the greatest black blues singer of all time rest in peace great one 🙏 ❤️ 😊

[psykomystro]

That bassline and keyboard combo at the intro has to be some of the best stuff ever heard!!!

[donnablackmon]

My favorite song artist.He tells the truth.

[patriciathompson]

I'm 68 when this came out my brother and I listen to this one day and the next day he was killed. When I listen to this song I cry every time. I miss my brother so much.

[debbiejones]

I grew up on this kind of music, wouldn’t trade it for the world…

[valeriecheersbrown]

1973

The song explores themes of love, trust, and unwavering support in a relationship. The lyrics emphasize the importance of having faith in each other and believing in the strength of the bond between two individuals. It portrays a sense of mutual understanding and confidence in the partnership.

[imbees]

73, still listening, loving Mr. Johnny Taylor singing!

[earnestinehamilton]

Mr J/T 20/24& I still believe it ❤

[carolann]

I’m 70ish, love this tune, I put it on repeat all the time. I BELIEVE in this music, todays music I never listen to.

[decade]

My mom and aunts made JT a big part of my life. I’m 32 but this music is a big part of who I am

[RoseGreen-orwe]

I’m 71 still listening to him but l love Mr Nobody

[alishabazz]

Johnnie Taylor was a Giant in the game

[KennethHayes-dpdy]

I Believe that I can have a great time with my friends ❤

[michaelbriggs]

Wow it’s so good music it’s 2024, I’m 64 good Ole days man nothing like it, I was 29 in 1989 wrk-n for the state of Arkansas driving around West Memphis & Memphis Crawfordville or sandy beach they call it one way in one way out his birthplace I really miss him and love his music

[LPJack]

RIP Johnnie Taylor (May 5, 1934 – May 31, 2000), aged 66
You will be remembered as a legend.

[lovingmylife]

I’m the poster child of a 70’s baby NOW A STRONG SOUL 👑 QUEEN! Keep living

[arabionjames]

I was a kid when JT hit the air waves with this composition. For me it was a coming of age song.
I miss black music like this.

[SilkRouteRui]

My mom is 96 y. o. but in pain and sore. Love heals.

[kelvendyson]

This my momma's song here!! Boy those Saturday nights was filled with music, card playing, vodka cocktails, and the parties in other apartments in our building!! Man I miss those days!! She would always plays this record!! Mom, still here, still going strong at 80 years old and I treasure every moment I have with her!! Love you mom!!