Love Me Tender (Love Me Black and Blue)

from Everybody's Going to Hell (But You and Me) by Nikki & the Phantom Callers

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 USD or more
Buy the Full Digital Album
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Vinyl version of our debut album. Pressed on Cloudy Clear vinyl with Blood Red inset.

Includes unlimited streaming of Everybody's Going to Hell (But You and Me) via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 5 days

edition of 250

$16 USD or more

lyrics

Love me tender, love me black and blue
Go away, come back, don’t stay
I’ll be here waiting for you

Love me tender, love me black and blue
Go away, come back, don’t stay
I’ll be here waiting for you

Ooo wee, karma, what’s your game?
Well, I’ve been good, and I’ve been bad
So, everything’s the same

Remember that summer at half past 4:00 when it poured every day?
The rains fell down on the heart of the city, giving us away
It washed our hands, and it slicked our hair, and we drove around so fast
The rains fell down on the dirty little city, exposing us at last

Ooo wee, karma, what’s your game?
Well, I’ve been good, and I’ve been bad
So, everything’s the same
Everything’s the same
Everything’s the same

Ooo wee, karma, what’s your game?
Well, I’ve been good, and I’ve been bad
So, everything’s the same

Love me, tender black and blue
Go away, come back, don’t stay
Go away, come back, don’t stay
Go away, come back, don’t stay
I’ll be here for you

credits

from Everybody's Going to Hell (But You and Me), released April 3, 2020
Nikki Speake: Songwriter, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Anna Kramer: Bass
Aaron Mason: Lead Guitar
Russell Owens: Drums

license

about

Nikki & the Phantom Callers Atlanta, Georgia

Nikki & the Phantom Callers’ debut LP, Everybody’s Going To Hell (But You and Me). The 11 track collection of boot-stomping alt-country & jangly indie-rock weaves a series of stories exploring a beautiful darkness in stark contrast to their predominantly sunny tonality; a Southern Gothic study of grief soundtracked by country-tinged ‘60s pop. ... more

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Nikki & the Phantom Callers

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

Nikki & the Phantom Callers recommends:

Someone, Anyone?
by Shantih Shantih

Shantih Shantih is a four-piece band founded in Atlanta, GA. Combining rock ‘n roll with dreamy harmonies over twanging guitars. Nikki & the Phantom Callers
go to album

If you like Nikki & the Phantom Callers, you may also like:

That's How Rumors Get Started
by Margo Price

supported by 9 fans who also own “Love Me Tender (Love Me Black and Blue)”

Each year the same story: My wife (handmade pop music) and I (black metal maniac) go on holiday. We need some "soft" but honest music for long car drives. It is a tough week in advance to dive deeply into musical scrap to find some pearls like MARGO PRICE! She presents easy going country pop, smooth and with pleasant vocals, reminding me sometimes even at Stevie Nicks. The title track is one of my favourites, but also the other songs are catchy and performed with smooth energy, H.L.
go to album
Magic Mirror
by Pearl Charles

supported by 7 fans who also own “Love Me Tender (Love Me Black and Blue)”

Creamy retro 70's vibe with a charismatic voice blend of Hellen Reddy & Karen Carpenter Eartastic#1
go to album
"Visions Of The Higher Dream"
by Daniel Romano

supported by 7 fans who also own “Love Me Tender (Love Me Black and Blue)”

Hearing this was like discovering Desire, or London Calling for the first time. Derivative yet original, the songs are immediate and the melodies will get stuck in your ear for days. tideracer
go to album
Listening To The Music
by Zephaniah OHora

Irresistible classic country music abounds on “Listening To The Music,” full of lap steel, walking bass, and heartwarming melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 5, 2020
go to album
Weathervanes
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

The Americana artist returns with songs that cover themes like love, transitions, and the danger of nostalgia. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 9, 2023
go to album