Get Down
Gilbert O'Sullivan
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Told you once before And I won't tell you no more Get down, get down, get down You're a bad dog baby But I still want you 'round You give me the creeps When you jump on your feet So get down, get down, get down Keep your hands to yourself I'm strictly out of bounds Once upon a time I drank a little wine Was as happy as could be, happy as could be Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof Baby what do you think you're doin' to me Told you once before And I won't tell you no more So get down, get down, get down You're a bad dog baby But I still want you 'round, around I still want you around I don't give a damn And I'd like you if you can to Get down, get down, get down You're a bad dog baby But I still want you 'round
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Written by: Gilbert O'Sullivan
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10 facts about this song
Singer/Songwriter"Get Down" is a track by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. O’Sullivan is renowned for his distinctively quirky style and catchy pop melodies.
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Chart SuccessThe song demonstrated considerable success on the charts. It comfortably topped the UK Singles Chart in 1973, scoring O'Sullivan his second UK number one, following "Alone Again (Naturally)" in 1972.
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Internationally KnownBesides its popularity in the UK, "Get Down" further achieved impressive rankings worldwide, charting in the top ten in several countries, including Germany, Japan, and Australia.
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Playful LyricsThe song's lyrics use an interesting metaphoric play on a common command to dogs ("get down") as a way of expressing a woman's control over a man. O'Sullivan's lyrics are witty and filled with humour.
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Grammy Nomination"Get Down" is not just popular among fans but was critically acclaimed. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1973.
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TV Appearance"Get Down" was regularly performed by O'Sullivan on UK TV shows in the '70s such as Top of the Pops and The Two Ronnies' Christmas Special.
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Presence in Popular CultureThe song has made appearances in various films and television series decades after its release. For example, it appears in the soundtrack for the 2013 film, "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues".
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Not the Album's Lead SingleDespite its immense popularity, "Get Down" was actually the second single from O'Sullivan's album I'm A Writer, Not A Fighter. The first single was "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day".
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Remains a Fan-FavouriteEven after decades since its release, "Get Down" continues to be a fan favorite. O'Sullivan often includes it in his live setlists.
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A Different Type of Love SongUnlike many of his contemporaries' songs that bemoan lost love or aim for romantic idealism, O'Sullivan's "Get Down" is perhaps one of the first chart hits about a man being ruled by a woman, a refreshing change of pace for the early 70s.
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