He Ain't Give You None
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Lord, you know it's true
Little gal, little girl,
Lord, you know it's true,
I don't want to stop
Rockin' and rollin' with you.
Are you gonna let me stand alone,
Are you gonna let me stand alone,
Caught you this mornin'
Before your Daddy came home.
And I've done more for you
Than your Daddy has ever done,
I've done more for you
Than your Daddy has ever done
Gave you my jelly roll
And he ain't give you none.
Don't you ever go down
Down on Kersian [Curzon?] Street, It's bad
Don't you ever go down
Down on Kersian [Curzon?] Street
That's where old John
Flogs his daily meat
Maybe sometime he says leave the
Little boy and the girl behind
I got messed up round somewhere
Called the Notting Hill Gate
I lived there for awhile
But I moved out
And when I moved out
I was in such a state
I've never gone back there, but
I'm sure I done more for you
Than you Daddy has ever done baby
Made you learn your syllables.
Done more for you
Than your Daddy has ever done
Gave you my jelly roll
And he ain't give you none.
He Ain't Give You None
Van Morrison's "He Ain't Give You None" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s soul and R&B repertoire. Recorded during a pivotal period when Morrison was mastering the art of vocal improvisation and emotional depth, the track showcases his signature ability to blend jazz influences with gospel fervor. The song features a driving rhythm section that propels Morrison's soaring vocals into a space of both melancholy and resilience. It reflects the era's exploration of urban life and personal struggle, themes that would define much of his subsequent work. As a standalone recording, it demonstrates Morrison's capacity to create a complete musical narrative without relying on a traditional album structure, cementing his reputation as a master of the live recording format.