Down to Love Town
The Originals
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(Down to...) I thought that there goes my honey, My happy shoes, Find someone, To help me lose these blues. I'm takin' my body down, (To love town!) (Love love love!) [long bridge disco music] Goin' down... Goin' down... (Goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I'm goin' down... Goin' down... (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) Lyrics courtesy Top40db. I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss -- didn't miss you! (Down to...) I thought that there goes my honey, My happy shoes, Find someone, To help me lose these blues. I'm goin' down to the town! Down, down, down love town! [skat] [long disco bridge] Goin' down... Goin' down... Goin' down... (Goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) Goin' down... (Goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I'm rid of you. (I'm goin' down) (Down to love town) (I'm gonna take my body down) (Down to love town) I didn't miss -- didn't miss you! (paradise, paradise, paradise, paradise) (paradise, paradise, paradise, paradise) (paradise, paradise, paradise, paradise)
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Written by: DONALD DANIELS, KATHY WAKEFIELD, MICHAEL BURNETT SUTTON
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Down to Love Town" is a funk/soul song that was written and performed by the American music group, The Originals.
- The song was released in 1976 under the Motown record label.
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Chart SuccessThe song was particularly successful on the US Dance charts, where it peaked at No.1.
- "Down to Love Town" also reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating crossover appeal.
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Musical ImpactIts chart-topping success on the Dance charts indicates "Down to Love Town" had a significant impact on the disco music scene of the 1970s.
- It's noted for its high-energy vibe and heavy bass sound that was typical of disco music of that era.
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The SongwritersThe song was written by Michael B. Sutton and Don Daniels.
- Sutton is a prolific songwriter and producer and worked with Motown Records during its golden era.
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The Originals BandThe band, The Originals, was often used by Motown to experiment with their sound and style. They explored a range of genres from doo-wop and soul to pop, disco, and funk.
- "Down to Love Town" was an important part of their discography and remains one of their most popular songs.
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LegacyThe song contributed to The Originals being recognized as a vital act on the disco and soul music scene of the mid-to-late 1970s.
- The thumping bassline, catchy lyrics, and rhythm of "Down to Love Town" continue to inspire and influence artists within dance and pop music today.
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Album Information"Down to Love Town" was the title track of their album released in the same year. The album itself peaked at No.33 on the R&B Albums chart.
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Unique AspectsOne unique aspect of "Down to Love Town" is that it showcases the group's ability to combine soulful harmonies with an upbeat disco beat. The song offers an interesting blend of Motown's soul roots and the era's disco influence.
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Live PerformancesThe Originals performed "Down to Love Town" at several major venues during the peak of the disco era, bringing the song to a wider audience.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has also seen it covered by various artists over the years, further cementing its legacy in popular music history.
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