Love And Affection
Joan Armatrading · Live At Royal Albert Hall [2011]
But I'm open to persuasion
East or West
Where's the best
For romancing
With a friend
I can smile
But with a lover
I could hold my head back
I could really laugh
Really laugh
Thank you
You took me dancing
'Cross the floor
Cheek to cheek
But with a lover
I could really move
Really move
I could really dance
Really dance
Really dance
Really dance
I could really move
Really move
Really move
Really move
Now if I can feel the sun
In my eyes
And the rain on my face
Why can't I
Feel love
I can really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Really love
Love love love love
Love love love love
Now I got all
The friends that I want
I may need more
But I shall just stick to those
That I have got
With friends I still feel
So insecure
Little darling I believe you could
Help me a lot
Just take my hand
And lead me where you will
No conversation
No wave goodnight
Just make love
With affection
Sing me another love song
But this time
With a little dedication
Sing it, sing it
You know that's what I like
Once more with feeling
Give me love
Give me love
Give me love
Love...
Love And Affection
Joan Armatrading's 'Love And Affection' appears on her 2011 live recording from the Royal Albert Hall, capturing the electric energy of her performance style. The track showcases her signature blend of bluesy grit and soulful pop sensibilities, delivered with her characteristic vocal power and rhythmic precision. Recorded during a period where she continued to explore dynamic live arrangements, the song reflects her enduring ability to transform studio material into a visceral concert experience. As part of her extensive discography, this performance highlights her mastery of improvisation and her capacity to engage audiences with raw, unfiltered musical expression. The recording stands as a testament to her career's longevity and her status as a pivotal figure in contemporary blues and pop music.