He's Got the Power
The Exciters
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah He makes me do things I don't want to do He makes me say things I don't want to say & even though I want to break away I can't (stop saying I adore him I can't stop doing things for him) He's got the power, the power of love over me (Me, me me me me me) He makes me stay when I don't want to stay He makes me go when I don't want to go & though I try to break the spell, I know I can't (stop saying I adore him I can't stop doing things for him) He's got the power, the power of love over me (Can't stop, can't stop, can't stop) Can't stop the way I need him It's got me crazy as can be Oh but I love him He's got a certain somethin' & that's the one thing that has got a hold on me (repeat verse 1) (Can't stop, can't stop, can't stop) (La la la's over sax solo) Oh but I love him (more la la la's) (repeat verse 1) (repeat "Can't stop sayin' I adore him" & "...doin' things for him", & fade)
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Written by: ELLIE GREENWICH, TONY POWERS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Group MemberBrenda Reid, lead vocalist of The Exciters, sings the grippingly emotive vocals in "He's Got the Power."
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GenreThe song "He's Got the Power" falls under the genre of American Pop and R&B music.
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ProductionThe song "He's Got the Power" was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a prolific songwriting and production duo in the 1960s.
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Release"He's Got the Power" was released as a single in 1963.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the album "Tell Him," which was the first album released by The Exciters.
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SongwritersThe songwriters of "He's Got the Power" were Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, famous for writing classics of the pop music industry.
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PopularityAlthough not as popular as their hit "Tell Him," "He's Got the Power" still gained considerable acclaim.
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Song Analysis"He's Got the Power" is described as an upbeat but equally heartfelt track, showcasing the intense, gospel-influenced vocals of lead singer Brenda Reid.
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Musical InfluenceThe Exciters, and songs like "He's Got the Power," are noted for having greatly influenced the British Invasion bands, particularly The Beatles.
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Music Label"He's Got the Power" was released on the United Artists label, which was a significant force in pop music during the 1960s.
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Cover VersionA cover version of "He's Got the Power" was recorded by the girl group "The Raindrops" later in 1963.
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