Get It Together
James Brown & His Famous Flames, James Brown
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Ooh whee! Dun' got wise Of the way you do it Dun' got wise Of the way you do it If I keep loving you My life would be ruined I dun' got hip, uh Of your running 'round, uh Dun' got hip, lookie here To your running 'round But do you know one thing? I'm gonna put you down Oh, get it together Get it together, lookie here Get it together, get it together You said that you wanted A brand new bag You said you wanted Lookie here, a brand new bag But you, you were just jiving You wanted to feel dragged You dropped out of school Before you got it down You hear me? You dropped out of school Before you got it down Now you ain't hip You're the biggest fool in town Oh, get it together, unh Get it together, get it together Get it together, oh, mix it y'all Do the underdog Get on a log Do the underdog Get on a log Get it, get it, sock it to 'em Sock it to 'em Hey, hey, hey, hey Good God, one more time One more time now One more time Now lookie here, maybe y'all Let me tell 'em 'bout this little bit Let me tell 'em 'bout this little bit You may dance good You may have fast feet You may dance good You may have fast feet But you ain't slick Your business is in the street Now lookie here, mix it y'all Bring it down but I want you to blow Lemme hear you, uh, get All right now, come on, oww, oh no Sometime, sometime Sometime, sometime
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Written by: JAMES BROWN, ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, BUDDY J. HOBGOOD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Singer Identification"Get It Together" is a popular song performed by the renowned American singer, James Brown.
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Song ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of Funk/Soul and, more specifically, displays elements of Soul and Funk, two genres that James Brown is commonly associated with.
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Album Release"Get It Together" was first released as part of the album of the same name in September 1967.
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Record LabelThe song and the album were released under the well-known American record label, King Records.
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Chart Success"Get It Together" reached Number Eleven on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, showcasing the song's popularity and widespread acclaim.
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CollaborationThe song features Brown's well-known backing ensemble, The Famous Flames, contributing significantly to its unique sound.
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Notable PerformanceJames Brown performed "Get It Together" in the 1968 television special, "James Brown: Man to Man" aired in NBC.
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Unique StructureUnlike many songs of the era, "Get it Together" defies the traditional verse-chorus-verse structure and is instead one lengthy funk groove, emphasizing on the rhythms and sounds rather than lyrics.
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Iconic LineOne of the most famous phrases from the song is, "Ain't it funky now," which is now widely regarded as one of Brown's catchphrases.
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Live RecordingsOwing to its popularity, the song was performed live many times by James Brown, and several live versions have been released on various albums.
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Influence"Get It Together," like many of Brown's songs, influenced the development of several music genres, particularly hip-hop and funk.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used on several occasions in popular culture - it featured in the soundtrack for the 2007 film, "American Gangster."
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Song DurationThe original album version of the song is noted for its length - it lasts over 8 minutes, considerably long for pop songs of the era.
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Song's Message"Get It Together" is considered one of James Brown's early social messages in his music - advising the listener to address their life's challenges and overcome struggles.
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Song's Impact"Get It Together," as well as other James Brown's songs, led to the establishment of funk as an independent musical genre.
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