Show You the Way to Go
The Jacksons
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Let me show you Let me show you the way to go I don't know everything But there's something I do know (I know, I know) I've read and heard a lot And now I'm ready to show That we can come together And think like one Come together now Live together underneath the sun Please, please let me show you Let me show, let me show you the way to go Follow me, my friend Let me show you, come on Let me show you the way to go Just put your trust in me I'll try not to let you down (Let you down, let you down) The job is hard to do But only we can work this out 'Cause we can help each other to overcome We can do it We can do it now Rejoice everybody And get the job done Please, please, please Just let me show you Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Follow me my friend, hey, hey Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Please follow me, now That we can help each other to overcome We can do it We can do it, now Live together underneath the sun Please, please, please Just let me show you Let me show you Let me show you the way to go I swear I'll never let you down (Let me show you) Come on (Let me show you the way to go) We can do it, we can do it We can do it, now (Let me show you) (Let me show you the way to go) Let me, let me, let me Just let me, let me show you, now (Let me show you) Come on (Let me show you the way to go) (Follow me, follow me) (Let me show you) (Let me show you the way to go) I swear I'll never let you down Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Let me show you Let me show you the way to go Let me show you I'll never let you down I'll never let you down I'll never let you down Put your hand in mind We can do it We can do it We can work it out Work it out, work it, work it Work it out Let me show you Let me show you Let me show you, yeah Let me, let me, let me Let me, let me, let me show you Let me show you Let me show you Let me show you Let me show you Let me show you Let me show you the way to go
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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Show You the Way to Go" is originally a song by American family music group, The Jacksons. It was released in 1976 as part of their self-titled album.
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PopularityThe song achieved massive success when it was first released, hitting the top spot on the UK Singles Chart, making it The Jacksons' first number-one single in the United Kingdom.
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Dannii Minogue's coverAustralian Singer Dannii Minogue covered the song in 1992, marking it as her fifth single from her debut album, "Love and Kisses."
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Minogue's versionUnlike The Jacksons' original soul and R&B touches, Minogue reinterpreted the song with a more pop and dance-oriented sound.
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Chart PerformanceMinogue's cover made it to number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in France and Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for Minogue's cover version was directed by Paul Goldman and features Minogue and her backup dancers performing in front of various colorful backdrops.
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Critical receptionThe cover was well received by music critics, applauded for its strong vocal performance and the modern twist on the classic song.
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Album inclusion"Show You the Way to Go" appeared on Minogue's debut album "Love and Kisses," which was a success in its own right, peaking at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
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InfluenceThe song became a classic within disco and dance-pop genre, popular in nightclubs and parties during the late 70s and early 80s.
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LegacyDespite being covered by several artists, the version by The Jacksons and Dannii Minogue are the most popular renditions of "Show You the Way to Go," continuing to receive radio airplay and streaming downloads years after their release.
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