Ten Percent

About Ten Percent

In 1976, Salsoul Records released their eighth release, Walter Gibbons' remix of Double Exposure's disco song "Ten Percent". "Ten Percent" was the first commercially available 12-inch single. Although, according to the record label, the actual title of this record is Ten Per Cent, not Ten Percent. The 12-inch single was reserved for DJs until the release of "Ten Percent." Disco had already begun to exploit the 12-inch's allowance for higher volumes, better sound quality, and longer playing time, but no record companies had previously seen commercial value in the new format.  more »

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1976

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Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

I only see you
Maybe once or twice a week
(Once or twice a week)
You make it worth my while
You treat me like a king
(Treat me like a king)

I cherish any time
That I can spend with you
Just say the words
And I'll do anything
But you must be true, oh

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
(Oh, oh, baby) of nothing at all

I do not like those guys
Who try to get all they can
(To get all they can)
Cause when it's over
They're right back where they began
(Back where they began)

It's better to have loved
Than never to have loved at all
(To have loved at all)
I'm with you til the water runs uphill

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
(Is better than nothing)

Ten percent of something
Ten percent of something
(Than nothing at all)

Ten percent of something
(Now you only see me, baby)
Ten percent of something
(Maybe once or twice a week)

Ten percent of something
(But you treat me, treat me, treat me)
Ten percent of something
(Just like a dog instead of a king)

Ten percent of something (oh, baby)
Ten percent of something (oh, girl)

Just say the word
I'm not like those guys, love
I try, try, try, try all I can, girl

I'm gonna be with you
Be with you til the water runs up hill
Yes, I will, yes, I will, baby

Said I'll cherish, I'll cherish
I swear, my darling
And I'll try my best
To do the best, girl

I need not one
Not two, not three, baby
I need ten percent, ooh

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Double Exposure

Double Exposure is a soul and disco vocal group that originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They gained popularity during the 1970s and are best known for their hit single "Ten Percent," which became a disco classic. The group continued to release music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, albeit with less success. They are considered an influential act within the disco genre. more »

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