Ain't Got No
Galt MacDermot
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Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes Ain't got no money, ain't got no class Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schooling Ain't got no wear, ain't got no job Ain't got no money, no place to stay Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother Ain't got no children, ain't got no sisters above Ain't got no earth, ain't got no faith Ain't got no touch, ain't got no god Ain't got no love Ain't got no wine, no cigarettes Ain't got no clothes, no country No class, no schooling No friends, no nothing Ain't got no god Ain't got one more Ain't got no earth, no ? No food, no home I said I ain't got no clothes No job, no nothing Ain't got long to live And I ain't got no love But what have I got? Let me tell ya what I've got That nobody's gonna take away I got my hair on my head I got my brains, I got my ears I got my eyes, I got my nose I dot my mouth, I got my smile I got my tongue, I got my chin I got my neck, I got my boobies I got my heart, I got my soul I got my back, I got my sex I got my arms, I got my hands I got my fingers, got my legs I got my feet, I got my toes I got my liver, got my blood Got life, I got my life
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Written by: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"Ain't Got No" was written by Galt MacDermot, James Rado, and Gerome Ragni. It was later made popular by Nina Simone when she released her own modified version titled "Ain't Got No, I Got Life."
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Original MusicalThe song is originally from the 1967 musical "Hair." Galt MacDermot composed the music for the entire musical, which includes the song "Ain't Got No."
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Nina Simone's VersionIn 1968, Nina Simone recorded a medley of "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life" for her album 'Nuff Said! This version became a top 2 hit in the UK.
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Song ThemeThe song encapsulates the socio-political climate of its time, with lyrics reflecting the peace and civil rights movements. It questions material wealth and conformity, while celebrating individuality and the simple pleasures of life.
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Nina Simone's InterpretationThe song resonated with Nina Simone's own political and social beliefs. It became a staple in her performances, with her often modifying or improvising parts of the song.
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Song InfluenceThe success of Simone's rendition helped reinvigorate interest in the musical Hair, which would go on to be one of the longest running shows in Broadway history.
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Covers and SamplesThe song has been covered by multiple artists and bands throughout the years, showcasing its enduring appeal. It has also been sampled in more modern songs, like R&B group En Vogue's 1992 hit "Free Your Mind."
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Pop CultureThe song's themes and the popularity of Simone's version have seen it featured in various films and TV shows, including Netflix’s original series "The Crown," "Forrest Gump," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
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Live PerformancesNina Simone's live performances of "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" often turned the song into a powerful statement, with Simone often addressing racial and social issues between verses.
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LegacyDespite the original musical context, the song has found a permanent place in pop culture largely due to Nina Simone's impassioned version, providing a timeless proclamation of self-empowerment and individual worth.
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