Sick and Tired
Chris Kenner
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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you I get up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat 'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth I come back in the evenin', you're still in bed Got a rag tied 'round you're head Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you This is my last time tellin' you to change your way I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say My last time tellin' you to stop that jive Or you gonna find yourself outside Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you Oh baby, whatcha gonna do Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you This is my last time tellin' you to change your way I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say My last time tellin' you to stop that jive Or you gonna find yourself outside Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Sick and Tired" is a song which was originally released in the year 1957.
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Two VersionsThe song has been recorded by both, "Chris Kenner" and "Dave Bartholomew". The original version of the song was recorded by Bartholomew but the most famous version was by Kenner.
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GenreIt is a Rhythm and Blues song which later also became popular in the genre of Rock and Roll due to its numerous covers by various artists.
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Billboard ChartsChris Kenner's version of the song reached #13 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1957.
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Later CoversThe song has been covered by various artists including Fats Domino in 1958 and the Neville Brothers in 1987.
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Famous CoverOne of the most popular covers of "Sick and Tired" was by the Beatles during their early years. They played it live but unfortunately, never made an official recording of the song.
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SongwritersAlthough it was recorded by Chris Kenner, the song was actually written by Kenner and Dave Bartholomew.
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InfluenceThe song is often studied for its influence on the development of rock and roll.
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PresentationThe song is often performed with a piano accompaniment, and that too a fast-paced one.
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MusicianshipThe song is recognized for the incredible musicianship demonstrated, particularly with the piano and saxophone sections.
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LyricsThe lyrics of this song talk about a man who is fed up with his routine life.
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Meaning"Sick and tired" is an English idiom indicating complete weariness due to overwhelming problems or difficulties, which reflects in the theme of the song.
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Popular ArtistsSome of the most famous musicians who played "Sick and Tired" during their live performances include Beatles, Alex Chilton, and Robert Palmer.
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LegacyThe song is often remembered for its catchy tunes and has left a significant mark on the music of the '50s.
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