Good Times
Sonny & Cher
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If you think you got troubles I knew a girl named bubbles She did a dance she called the paradise Ain't that nice One night she did her dance She had them in a trance 'Til some wise guy brought a safety pin Now she wears a grin [Chorus] Ride on ride on your merry-go-round Don't be afraid cause it won't break down Dance and sing and raise your glass Drink to the good times and hope my friend That they last So if you're feeling blue It's really nothing new And here's a lesson You should take from me Because it's free Just you remember friend, To find that happy end To find a pot of gold Where rainbows shine You got to take the time [Chorus] So if you're feeling blue It's really nothing new And here's a lesson You should take from me Because it's free Just you remember friend, To find that happy end To find a pot of gold Where rainbows shine You got to take the time
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8 facts about this song
Release details"Good Times" is a song by American pop duo Sonny & Cher from their first soundtrack album "Good Times".
- The album was released in 1967 and was produced by Sonny Bono.
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Movie connectionThe song is the title track for their first movie "Good Times", a comedy film directed by William Friedkin.
- The film starred both Sonny Bono and Cher in their first film roles together.
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Song style and genreEssentially, "Good Times" is a pop song, but it also carries slight touches of Sonny and Cher's folk rock roots.
- It's one of their early hits before their subsequent shift into disco in the mid-1970s.
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Performance and chartingUnlike Sonny and Cher's early chart busters, "Good Times" did not chart on the Billboard Top 100.
- The soundtrack album also didn't do as well commercially, peaking at only #73 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Re-recordingIn 1972, Cher released a new version of "Good Times" on her album "Foxy Lady".
- The new version had different music arrangement and Cher sang solo without Sonny Bono.
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CriticismThe duo received criticism for their movie "Good Times", it was considered a box office failure.
- However, the song "Good Times" is still remembered as a marker of their early career and has subsequently gained a cult status among fans of Sonny and Cher.
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Creative controlSonny Bono, apart from performing the song with Cher, also wrote and produced the track, showcasing his multiple talents.
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Impact on careersDespite being a commercial disappointment, "Good Times" and the movie are considered iconic for representing Sonny and Cher's transition from singing duo to TV and movie stars. This paved the way for their highly successful "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" TV show.
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