Big Marv and The Hodads - Keep Lovin'

Big Marv and The Hodads

 Big Marv was at the recording session recently when Tugboat Jackson laid down his song 'Keep Lovin'', and he took a shine to it. Just shows how these music guys really are into their craft, because  Marv got his arrangement down, got his band together plus the two soloists, and laid his cover of the song down the next day! He invited Tugboat to the session, and Tugboat was grinning and tapping his foot the whole session! 

There's a solo for trombone in the middle that's played by Willis 'Lumpy' Hochstedder, a trombonist that Marv has been trying to get into the band, and after hearing him, we can understand why. The singer is Tommy McVellie, who's worked with Marv before, and his style seemed to be perfect for this song. 

You'll no doubt notice the changes made to the lyrics. Marv formed them to fit into his musical vision he had for the song. Tugboat had no problem with that, as his style and Marv's are quite different. But Tugboat's quite pleased, even honored that Big Marv was so taken with the song! 

I got a fine woman, yes indeed! 

Got a fine woman, yes indeed! 

 

Young folks, listen to what I say. 

Keep on lovin' and it won't go away! 

Things will change you can bet, 

But your needs'll still be met! 

 

When we're together, my heart is glad. 

When we're together, my heart is glad. T

urns me happy, from bein' so sad! 

 

Yeah, you lose some things when ya grow old. 

But you can still be happy, and be bold!

 Enjoy what ya'll can still do, 

Can still have fun when yer through! 

 

Still a spark to get us goin' 

Still a spark that gets us goin'

 Sure a lot better than bein' alone.

 

 Still make love from time to time, 

We just fill in the blanks with our mind, 

With lots of sweet talk, that's mighty fine. 

Hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' 'bout. 

 

Don't stop sweet talkin' her! 

Don't you stop sweet talkin' her! 

That'll help keep love goin' for sure. 

 

Treat her with love, and respect!

 Listen! You treat her with love, and respect! 

And your love will have no defect! 

 

Still make love from time to time, 

We just fill in the blanks with our mind, 

With lots of sweet talk, that's mighty fine. 

 Hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' 'bout 

 

Don't stop sweet talkin' her! 

Don't you stop sweet talkin' her!

 That'll help keep love goin' for sure. 

 

 Treat her with love, and respect! 

Listen! You treat her with love, and respect!

 And your love will have no defect! 

 

Ya know, we all grow old, or we don't. 

You bet, we all grow old, or we don't. 

If you don't keep goin'......you surely won't