Soul Heaven | Johnnie Taylor Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Soul Heaven
Johnnie Taylor Lyrics

There used to be a celebration in Soul Heaven
Superstars from the previous
Standing room best, so that you higher hurry
Buy your price tag cause they are going speedy

Train & Miles (J. Coltrane, took mean solo
Jr. Walker had 'em dancing in the isles
They stood up when Jackie sang "Lonley Teardrops"
When Sammy (Davis, Jr.) danced, the group went wild
I feel I saw Ella status with Mahalia
Backstage with Elvis with his blue suede footwear
It started raining, everyone just stayed there
To pay attention Z.Z. sing the "Down Home Blues"

Well there's a birthday celebration in Soul Heaven
Superstars from the previous
Standing room best, so that you higher hurry
Buy your price ticket motive they are going rapid

There's a celebration in Soul Heaven
Superstars from the past
The great Al Jackson used to be a conserving down the beat
When Marvin sang "Let's Get It On", they jumped to
their toes
Everyone started screaming and gave a standing ovation
When the curtain got here up with the mighty Temptations
King Curtis blew the "Soul Serenade"
Thought I noticed Lady Day (B. Holiday) sittin' in the
colour
I got two lovers and I ain't ashamed
Lord I really like the way candy Mary (Wells) sings
It was once getting kinda overdue, it was time to head
Tupac and Biggie (Smalls), they closed the show
(Boo!)
I did not wanna wake up, I was having this sort of good time
I didn't wanna wake up, I was having any such good time
Pearl Bailey, she was there
Duke and Count, they had been there
Woah Hathaway (Donnie), I saw him there
Dizzie and Satchmo, I saw 'em there
It was a celebration in Soul Heaven
You shoulda been there
You shoulda been there
Everyone used to be having this kind of nice time

Soul Heaven
Soul Heaven

The lyrics of Johnnie Taylor's "Soul Heaven" describe a dream during which the singer has the opportunity to wait an amazing concert in Soul Heaven. The first verse sets the scene, describing the crowded live performance lineup that the singer came throughout, with all of The Bar-Kays tuning up on degree, Jimi Hendrix getting ready to play, and Sam Cooke singing "A Change Gonna Come" while Otis Redding used to be sittin' on the dock of the bay. The 2d verse continues with the fun that the live performance attendees were having, dancing and practically standing on their chairs in excitement as Jr. Walker carried out, and enthusiastically cheering on Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr., and Z.Z. Hill as they gave their performances. The third verse brings at the large names, with Ella Fitzgerald and Mahalia Jackson making an appearance behind the curtain along Elvis Presley with his blue suede shoes. There's even mention of the recent rain that fell near the tip of the concert, which failed to forestall the attendees from staying put to hear the amazing Z.Z. Hill give an encore efficiency of "Down Home Blues." The ultimate verse truly brings the display of legends to a finale, where greats like Al Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and King Curtis stuffed the level, and Tupac and Biggie had been the ones who closed the show, ultimately leading the singer to wonder if it used to be even real or an exquisite dream.

"Soul Heaven" is a heartwarming tribute to R&B and soul legends, and is best as a feel-good anthem, providing the listener an escape into a ravishing dream international. The lyrics reflect the joy that these icons have delivered to the loads and the way even in demise they've persisted to encourage generations of tune fans. Upbeat and reminiscent, the tune may be stuffed with references that any soul track fan would revel in.

Last night time I dreamed I was at a concert
The singer is dreaming about being at a concert

So many of us, you needed to stand in line
The live performance was once very talked-about, and numerous people needed to wait in line to get in

One evening best in Soul Heaven
The concert was once a one-time event in a place known as Soul Heaven

I did not wanna wake up
The artist used to be enjoying the dream so much they did not need it to finish

I was having this type of good time
The artist was once taking part in the live performance dream

All of The Bar-Kays had been tuning up on degree
The Bar-Kays have been making ready to play track on degree

Jimi had his guitar, gettin' able to play
Jimi Hendrix used to be making ready to play his guitar on level

Sam was once singing 'A Change Gonna Come'
Sam Cooke used to be singing his famous tune 'A Change Gonna Come'

Otis was once there, sittin' on the dock of the bay
Otis Redding was once provide, most likely recalling his hit music 'Sitting at the Dock of the Bay'

There used to be a celebration in Soul Heaven
The concert used to be like a party in Soul Heaven

Superstars from the past
The artists performing on the live performance had been deceased and thought to be legends

Standing room most effective, so that you better hurry
The live performance used to be so fashionable that there used to be most effective status room left, so one will have to hurry to get in

Train & Miles (J. Coltrane, took mean solo
John Coltrane and Miles Davis had been appearing, with Coltrane taking an excellent solo

Jr. Walker had 'em dancing in the isles
Jr. Walker was making the audience dance within the aisles

They stood up when Jackie sang 'Lonley Teardrops'
The target audience stood up when Jackie Wilson sang his track 'Lonely Teardrops'

When Sammy (Davis, Jr.) danced, the group went wild
Sammy Davis Jr. caused the crowd to go wild along with his dancing

I believe I saw Ella standing with Mahalia
The artist believes they noticed Ella Fitzgerald standing with Mahalia Jackson

Backstage with Elvis along with his blue suede shoes
Elvis Presley was backstage wearing his signature blue suede sneakers

It started raining, everybody simply stayed there
It began raining, but everybody stayed at the concert and didn't go away

To hear Z.Z. sing the 'Down Home Blues'
Z.Z. Hill was once singing his music 'Down Home Blues' and other folks had been there to hear him carry out it

The great Al Jackson used to be a conserving down the beat
The drummer Al Jackson used to be acting and retaining the rhythm

When Marvin sang 'Let's Get It On', they jumped to their feet
Marvin Gaye sang his hit track 'Let's Get It On', causing the target market to leap up and dance

Everyone started screaming and gave a standing ovation
The target market used to be very enthusiastic and gave the performer a status ovation

When the curtain came up with the mighty Temptations
The Temptations got here on level after the previous performer

King Curtis blew the 'Soul Serenade'
King Curtis used to be playing his signature track 'Soul Serenade'

Thought I noticed Lady Day (B. Holiday) sittin' within the colour
The singer believes they noticed Billie Holiday, often referred to as Lady Day, sitting in a shady space

I were given two fanatics and I ain't ashamed
The singer has two enthusiasts and isn't ashamed of it

Lord I like the way sweet Mary (Wells) sings
The artist loves the best way Mary Wells sings

It was getting kinda overdue, it used to be time to head
The concert was finishing and it used to be getting past due

Tupac and Biggie (Smalls), they closed the show (Boo!)
Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. closed the display, however the audience did not find it irresistible much (therefore the 'Boo!')

Pearl Bailey, she was there
The late singer and actress Pearl Bailey was present

Duke and Count, they have been there
Jazz legends Duke Ellington and Count Basie have been both at the concert

Woah Hathaway (Donnie), I saw him there
Donny Hathaway used to be on the live performance

Dizzie and Satchmo, I noticed 'em there
Jazz trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong had been both at the live performance

You shoulda been there
The singer believes that the concert used to be so wonderful that everybody should have attended it

Everyone used to be having any such good time
The concert was enjoyable for all who attended

Soul Heaven
The concert was like being in heaven for lovers of soul music

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by way of: CHARLES RICHARD CASON

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