Exactly Like You
Abbey Lincoln · Other Songs - Abbey Lincoln
Prayed each night for someone exactly like you.
Why should we spend money on a show or two.
No one does those love scenes exactly like you.
You make me feel so grand, I'd like to hand the world to you.
You seem to understand each foolish little scheme I'm scheming,
And the dream I'm dreaming,
Now I know why my mother taught me to be true,
She meant me for someone exactly like you.
(Musical interlude)
You make me feel so grand, I wanna hand the world to you.
You seem to understand each foolish little scheme that I'm scheming,
And the dream that I'm dreaming,
Now I know why my mother, she taught me to be true,
She meant me for someone exactly like you.
Exactly Like You - Abbey Lincoln
Abbey Lincoln's 'Exactly Like You' stands as a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her unique ability to blend jazz improvisation with soulful vocal delivery. Recorded during the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies her signature style, characterized by a raw, emotive voice that often operated outside traditional vocal ranges. The song reflects the broader civil rights era, where artists like Lincoln used their platforms to address social justice and personal vulnerability. While often associated with her later work, the recording captures the intensity of her live performances and her commitment to authentic expression. It remains a testament to her influence on the vocal jazz genre and her enduring legacy as a pioneering female artist who defied commercial constraints to pursue artistic integrity.