People Get Ready
Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart
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People get ready There's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no ticket You just thank the Lord People get ready For the train to Jordan Picking up passengers From coast to coast Faith is the key Open the doors and board them There's room for all Among the loved the most There ain't no room For the hopeless sinner Who would hurt all mankind just To save his own Have pity on those Whose chances are thinner Cause there's no hiding place From the Kingdom's Throne So people get ready For the train a-comin' You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no ticket You just thank, you just thank the Lord Yeah Oh Yeah Oh I'm getting ready I'm getting ready This time I'm ready This time I'm ready
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Written by: Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
The Impressions" HistoryThe song "People Get Ready" was originally recorded by the American group "The Impressions."
- The group was formed in 1958 and was at the forefront of the soul music movement in the 1960s.
- "People Get Ready" was released as a single in 1965 and has become one of their most recognized and revered songs.
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Song Composition and MessageAnother fun fact about the song "People Get Ready" is that it was composed by Curtis Mayfield, who was a member of The Impressions.
- The song is famous for its social and spiritual themes. It's widely acknowledged as a civil rights anthem of the time.
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Performance by Rod Stewart and Jeff BeckIn 1985, renowned musicians Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck recorded their version of the song "People Get Ready."
- The duo's version peaked at number 5 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, demonstrating its popularity in the mid-'80s.
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Human Nature's Version"Human Nature", a pop vocal group from Australia, also covered "People Get Ready" for their 2006 album "Reach Out: The Motown Record."
- Their version combines an authentic Motown style with their unique vocal harmonies.
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Recognition and Influence"People Get Ready" has been covered by many other artists in different genres and languages around the world, demonstrating its universal appeal and influence.
- The song was recognized as one of the most important songs in the 20th century as it was ranked #24 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Impact in Popular CultureNot only in music, but "People Get Ready" also has a considerable impact in popular culture. It has been referenced in films, television shows, and other elements of media.
- For example, it was featured prominently in Spike Lee's film "Malcolm X."
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