Soul Power
James Brown
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Huh! Know we need it (soul power) We got to have it (soul power) Know we want it (soul power) Got to have it (soul power) Give it to me (soul power) Hey, you need it (soul power) Huh, we want it (soul power) Got to have it (soul power) I wanna get Under your skin If I get there I've got to win You need some soul Come on and get some And then you'll know Where I'm coming from Huh, a man A man, they come and go along But I'm still on the case And my rap is strong Huh, ha, hey! Go jump on my train when I'm outta sight Just check yourself, ha, and say Yeah, you're right Hah! Hey, hit me Hah, give it, put it there, hah Love me tender Said love me slow If that don't get it, hah! Go back for more Huh, love me tender Aah, love me slow If that don't get it Huh, go back for more Hey! Uh, lookie here You gotta get, hah! In the bracket You know that I like it Hah, all right Look here, all right, ah Don't ball on the ground You gotta get down down, down, down, down Hah, uh! Don't ball on the ground You gotta get down, down, down, down, down Ha, ha Good God, I got the attitude What you need (soul power) What we want (soul power) Got to have (soul power) What we want (soul power) What we missing (soul power) What we missing (soul power) What we want (soul power) What we need (soul power) Ha, uh! Hey, hit me! Love me tender Love me slow Huh, I don't care if you, huh! Come back for more Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, love me tender Love me slow I don't care if you, tell 'em Bobby Back for more Yeah, gotta get it, gotta, gotta Get in the bracket You know I like it!
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Soul Power" encapsulates the signature sound of funk music that James Brown pioneered. Its intricate rhythm patterns, energetic vocals, and distinctive groove mark it as a classic of the genre.
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Release YearThe song "Soul Power" is one of James Brown's numerous successful hits from the 1970s – it was released in 1971.
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Multi-part SuiteThe original recording of "Soul Power" is split into three distinctive parts. Each part was released as two sides of a single record.
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CollaborationThe song is actually a collaboration with Brown's band at the time, The J.B.'s. Their intense, tight playing forms a major part of the song's appeal.
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Chart Success"Soul Power" turned out to be a hit for James Brown and made it to No. 3 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
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Live PerformanceOn the renowned "Live at the Apollo" album, James Brown performs the massive twenty-two-minute version of "Soul Power".
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LegacyDescribed as an anthem of the Black Power movement, "Soul Power" is recognized for providing an audacious, powerful soundtrack to a time of great change.
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Catch PhraseThe song popularized the phrase 'soul power', echoing "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud", another of Brown's hits affirming Black identity during a time of significant civil rights struggle.
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Influence"Soul Power" is acknowledged as one of James Brown's key tracks, with its complex, unique rhythm patterns influencing future funk, soul, and hip-hop artists.
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SampledThe song's groove has made it a favorite sample among hip hop artists. It has been used in several tracks, from Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" to Kanye West's "Lost in the World".
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