Recording this particular track was an amazing experience. It was all part of my experience on the TV show Star Search with Arsenio Hall. With the help and talent of the late engineer, Tal Herzberg (Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera), famed horn arranger Jerry Hey (Michael Jackson) and keyboardist Gregg Curtis (Tony! Toni! Toné!) I worked up a new arrangement of Roachford's U.K. hit from the late 80's "Cuddly Toy". The studio version was released on A&M records. This is a live cut, very true to my record with a killer Houseofreedom line-up from 2006 delivering the goods.
Lyrics
I know you've heard so many people say
I've got a different girl in every town.
Oh but there must be somebody telling lies
And spreading rumours
spreading rumours all around.
‘Cause my only joy is a cuddly toy
Waiting for me when I get home.
And what I need is a girl like you to call my very own.
So you've got to feel for me baby
Feel for me baby -
Yeah you've got to feel for me baby
Feel for me baby
Yeah you've got to feel for me baby
Feel for me baby -
And gimme some love
Well I don't pour out my heart like this
To everyone and not anyone that I meet.
And I know it ain't the wine 'cause I feel just fine
Can't you see baby I'm still on my feet! Oh but a cuddly toy
That's my only joy
Waiting for me when I get home.
And all I need is a girl like you to call my very own.
Said you gotta feel for me Baby
Feel for me baby
Yeah you've got to feel for me baby
Feel for me baby
And gimme some love.
First thing in the morning
Last thing in the night
Girl you gotta love me
Gotta treat me so right..
You gotta feel for me baby..
If I told you once, I told you three times.
Feel Me..
Oh no oh-no , oh no...
Chorus repeats
Andrew Sylvester Richard Roachford