Ride
Dee Dee Sharp
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Let's pony again (Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it) I'm gonna get on my pony and ride (Ride) Ride (Ride) Ride I'm gonna get on my pony and ride (Ride) 'Til you're by my side Now, you can shake, shout, stop and smile And you can run the quarter horse Or ride 'Til you're by my side Well, get it (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Pony, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Shake it, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Come on and pony with me (Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it) I'm gonna get on my pony and ride (Ride) Ride (Ride) Ride (Ride) I'm gonna swing me a lasso and ride (Ride) 'Til you're roped and tied Now, you can shake, shout, stop and smile And you can jump, thump, all in stride Or ride 'Til you're by my side Well, get it (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Pony, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Shake it, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Come on and pony with me (Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it) Pony with me Well, get it (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Pony, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Shake it, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Come on and pony with me (Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it) I'm gonna get on my pony and ride (Ride) Ride (Ride) Ride (Ride) I'm gonna get on my pony and ride (Ride) 'Til you're by my side Now, you can shake, shout, stop and smile And you can run the quarter horse Or ride 'Til you're by my side Come on and get it (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Pony, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Shake it, baby (Get it, get it, get it, get it) Come on and pony with me (Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
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Written by: Chad Alan Gracey, Chad David Taylor, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Patrick Dahlheimer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ride" is performed by Dee Dee Sharp, a popular singer in the R&B and soul genre who rose to popularity in the 1960s. Born Dione LaRue in 1945, she went on to adopt her stage name, Dee Dee Sharp, as she launched her singing career.
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Genre"Ride" falls into the musical categories of soul and rhythm and blues, which are styles that Dee Dee Sharp is renowned for. These genres, particularly popular during the mid-20th century, are known for their deep emotional content and powerful vocals.
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Hit Status"Ride!" was released in 1962 and quickly climbed to the charts, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the R&B chart - a major achievement in Sharp's career.
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Producer InfluenceThe song was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who are famed for their pivotal role in the development of the Philadelphia soul genre. Their innovative production style is evident in "Ride!"
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Follow-up Success"Ride!" was actually the follow-up to her first big hit, "Mashed Potato Time" which also charted highly. The success of these singles put Dee Dee Sharp on the map as a key player in the soul and R&B music scene of the late '60s.
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Inspiration"Ride!" was notably inspired by the dance craze at the time of "doing the Pony". Dance-oriented songs were popular during this period and "Ride!" fit perfectly into this trend.
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SongwritingThe song was written by accomplished and respected songwriters, Kal Mann and Dave Appell, adding to the song's credentials.
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Legacy"Ride!" is remembered today as a song that marked a high point in Sharp's career. It is also considered a classic of the dance craze era and Philadelphia soul.
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Albums"Ride!" was included in Sharp's album "Do the Bird" which was released in 1963 and has been included in several compilation albums subsequently.
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Cover VersionsOver time, "Ride!" has been covered by several other artists, reflecting its enduring popularity. One notable example is the cover by The Vibrations in 1972.
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