What Am I Gonna Do With You
Barry White
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You got to do anything You got to do anything You got to do anything You got to do anything You got to do anything You got to do anything You got to do anything Oh, baby, sweet baby What am I gonna do, yeah, yeah Baby, sweet baby, my babe What am I gonna do with you, yeah Been makin' love for hours And, baby, with you goin' strong Girl, this night is our And, ooh, I swear I feel it comin' on, yeah Oh, I know when we get through Girl, I won't be able to move I don't know just what you got I just don't want you to stop Givin' me, all of me Baby, oh, baby Girl, what am I gonna do Baby, sweet baby, my babe What am I gonna do with you Ooh, what a groove thing Love how you do it Ain't what you got, babe Girl, it's how you use it, yeah Stay right there, right there, don't you move You don't know what I'm going through Girl, you made me give it up You are unwillin', you're just to much You know how to make me “Ow” Ooh...ooh...baby Ooh...ooh...baby Ooh...ooh...baby Oh, baby, oh, baby Girl, what am I gonna do Ah, baby, sweet baby, my babe What am I gonna do with you Brr...na-na-na-na Brr...na-na-na-na Ah Brr...na-na-na-na Brr...na-na-na-na Yeah...yeah...eah...eah... Baby, oh, baby Tell me what am I gonna do with you Ah, baby, sweet baby, my babe Girl, what am I gonna do with you Brr...na-na-na-na Brr...na-na-na-na
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"What Am I Gonna Do with You" was released in 1975 by Barry White. This song went on to gain enormous popularity, becoming one of White's most famous pieces.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit high rankings in both the US and UK. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in the United States, and number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album AffiliationIt was featured as the lead single on White's album "Just Another Way to Say I Love You". This album was also commercially successful, noted as one of his best works.
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SongwritingBarry White was not just the performer on this track; he also wrote "What Am I Gonna Do with You", proving his skills not just as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Gold CertificationIn the US, the song was given a Gold certification by the RIAA, denoting sales of over 500,000 units.
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Musical StyleThe song continues Barry White's established style of combining soul, pop, and disco elements. His rich bass voice is also a highlight of this track.
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Length of the SongIt is one of Barry White's longer radio hits, clocking in at 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Covers and SamplingSeveral artists have sampled or covered the song since its release. This attests to the song's timeless appeal.
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Live Performances"What Am I Gonna Do with You" was often included in Barry White's live performances due to its popularity and catchy rhythm.
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LegaciesIt continues to be popular even today, and is often featured on Barry White compilations and best-of albums. It also frequently features in movies, TV shows, and commercials due to its enduring appeal.
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