Weight
Aretha Franklin
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I pulled in to Nazareth was feelin' 'bout a half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head Hey mister, can you tell me where a girl might find a bed He just grinned and shook my hand, no was all he said Take a load off Fanny, take the load for free Take a load off Fanny and, and, and you put the load right on me I picked up my bag I went lookin' for a place to hide When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side I said, hey Carmen come on let's go downtown She said I gotta go but my friend can stick around Take a load off Fanny, take the load for free Take a load off Fanny and, and, and you put the load right on me Go down Moses there's nothing you can say It's just old Luke waiting, waiting on the judgement day Well Luke my friend what about Anna Lee He said do me a favor stay and keep Anna Lee from company Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny and, and, and you put the weight on me Catch me a cannonball now take me on down the line My bag is sinking low and I believe that it's about time Get in touch with Fanny you know that she's the one Who sent me here with her regards for everyone Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free Take a load off Fanny
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Written by: Robbie Robertson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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4 facts about this song
Aretha Franklin Version"Weight" by Aretha Franklin is a title track from her 1969 album "This Girl's in Love with You".
- The song quickly became one of her biggest hits in her early career and secured her pioneer status in soul music.
- "Weight" is one of the songs that framed Franklin’s ability to take songs from a variety of genres, and make them unarguably her own.
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Jackie DeShannon VersionJackie DeShannon covered the song "Weight" on her album "Laurel Canyon."
- Similar to Franklin, she was known for her soulful and heartfelt renditions of popular songs.
- DeShannon's version of the song is characterized by her soft, melodious voice which gives it a unique touch.
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The Band VersionThe Band originally released "Weight" as part of their first album, "Music from Big Pink", in 1968.
- Their version was significantly different from Franklin and DeShannon’s versions as it had a more acoustic and rock-blues sound.
- Their take on "Weight" is considered as one of the best songs from the mentioned album and is still popular today.
- The Band was a Canadian-American group, and their version of "Weight" is a testament to their unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.
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General Information"Weight" is a song written by the members of The Band, originally released on their debut, "Music from Big Pink".
- Despite being covered by various artists, each version holds its own distinct style and flair.
- Even though the versions are different from one another, the theme of the song stays the same, it outlines day-to-day hardships and the struggle to carry 'the weight' of them.
- The song continues to be covered and is considered a classic, showing its longevity and timeless message.
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