Let Yourself Go

James Brown & His Famous Flames, James Brown

About Let Yourself Go

"Let Yourself Go" is a 1967 song by James Brown.


Year:
2003
2:57
90 
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One, two
One, two, three

Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
[Incomprehensible]

It ain't just soul
It ain't just soul
It's just rhythm and
Just rhythm and blues

Hey baby, let yourself go
Hey baby, let yourself go

You're too sharp, you ain't too sharp
Ain't too sharp, again, one more time
Ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
You're just too stupid to let me dance
I wanna prance, I've got to talk
Just let me walk, I've got to, I've got to, got to

Hey everybody, tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news
Hey everybody, let me tell you the news

You ain't too sharp, ain't too sharp
Ain't too sharp, you're just too
I wanna dance, I've got to prance
I wanna feel the love with you

You've got to feel
You just got to, got to
I've got to feel, give it to me
You've got to, let me

Let me, let me have it
I've got to, got to, I've got to
I've got to, I've got to, let me
Oh, I've got to, tell me, I've got to

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN

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10 facts about this song

Song Lineage
"Let Yourself Go" is a track from James Brown's 26th studio album “I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me” that was released in 1968.
Songwriters
James Brown, a prominent figure in popular music for his energetic performances, wrote "Let Yourself Go."
Album Success
"I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me," the album hosting "Let Yourself Go," was a significant hit, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Musical Style
The song "Let Yourself Go" exhibits Brown's significant influence on the development of several music genres, including funk, with its repetitive grooves, and R&B with its raw emotive vocals.
Live Recordings
"Let Yourself Go" was featured in various James Brown live performances and compilations, testifying to its enduring popularity.
Long-lasting Impact
James Brown's music, including songs like "Let Yourself Go", has been sampled in numerous hip-hop tracks, thereby continuing to impact popular culture.
Historical Context
Released during the late 60s, the song "Let Yourself Go" resonates with the era's social changes, capturing a sense of freedom and liberation.
Unique Structure
The song is characterized by the effective use of rhythms and silences, demonstrating James Brown's characteristic technique and influence on later developments in funk music.
Voice Recognition
"Let Yourself Go" is notable for James Brown's distinctive vocal style – raspy, emotional, and soulful, making it truly a classic.
Band Ensemble
The band backing up James Brown in "Let Yourself Go" was The Famous Flames which was integral in creating the vital energy seen in many of the artist's performances.

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