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Have You Ever Loved a Woman
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Wikipedia article
"'Have You Ever Loved a Woman'" is a blues song written by Billy Myles and first recorded by American blues artist Freddie King in 1960. The song is performed as a slow 12-bar blues with King's vocal and guitar accompanied by a small combo of pianist Sonny Thompson, bassist Bill Willis, and drummer Phillip Paul.
When the song was released as a single by Federal Records in 1961, only the B-side, "You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling", reached the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.
The song was included on King's first album, 'Freddy King Sings', also issued by Federal in 1961.
Eric Clapton renditions
"Have You Ever Loved a Woman" later became a part of English guitarist-singer Eric Clapton's repertoire, with several recorded versions. The first was a live rendition in 1965 while he was a member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers ('Primal Solos', released 1977); then a studio version with Derek and the Dominos ('Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs', 1970); and later live recordings on 'In Concert' (1970, released 1973); 'E. C. Was Here' (1975), 'Just One Night' (as a medley with "Ramblin' on My Mind", 1980), '24 Nights' (1991), 'Live in Hyde Park' (1997), 'One More Car, One More Rider' (2002), and 'Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004'.
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Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 singles
Category:Freddie King songs
Category:Blues songs
Category:Derek and the Dominos songs
Category:Eric Clapton songs
Category:Federal Records singles
Category:Songs written by Billy Myles
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