Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)
Three Dog Night
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Well, I tried to run my game She said "Man, that's the same old thing I've heard before" And I'm too tired to go for your show (again and again) And she started to explain She said "Man, I ain't saying what you're playing just can't make it But I just can't take it anymore" Play something sweet, play something mellow Play something I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play something sweet and make it funky Just let me lay back and grin like a monkey Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Well, I started to sweat She said "Don't get upset 'cause you just might break a string And that won't do a thing for your show So I said to myself I said "Self, do you see what is sailing through my soul?" And I gotta have some more, don't ya know Play something sweet, play something mellow Play something I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play something sweet and make it funky Just let me lay back and grin like a monkey Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues It's enough to make it light in the dark It's enough to make a bite just a bark It's enough to make a body move around It's enough to make a rabbit hug a dog Play something sweet Well, I tried to run my game She said "Man, that's the same old thing I've heard before" And I'm too tired to go for your show (again and again) And she started to explain She said "Man, I ain't saying what you're playing just can't make it But I just can't take it anymore" Play something sweet, play something mellow Play something I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play something sweet and make it funky Just let me lay back and grin like a monkey Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play something sweet, play something mellow Play something I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play something sweet and make it funky Just let me lay back and grin like a monkey Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" is classified under the rock and pop genre. This song belongs in subsequent subtype genres such as Blue-Eyed Soul, Soft Rock, and Classic Rock.
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Artist SuccessThree Dog Night was a widely popular American rock band, active from 1968 to 1976. Their recordings were hugely successful, with 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, three of which reached Number One.
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Song composerThe song was composed by famous songwriter and musician, Allen Toussaint, who is well known for his contributions to New Orleans R&B.
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Original TitleThis song was originally titled as "Brickyard Blues" when Toussaint first wrote it, but was later popularized as "Play Something Sweet" by Three Dog Night.
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Song Release"Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" was released in 1974 on the studio album ‘Hard Labor’ which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Top LP's & Tapes chart.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made it to the top 40 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching the 33rd position in 1974.
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Performance StyleThe band is known for their harmonic rock style and this song is a perfect illustration as it integrates a combination of rock, pop and soul sounds.
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Notable CoversThis tune was also covered and performed by other notable artists such as Frankie Miller and B.J. Thomas.
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Song InterpretationMany analyses suggest that "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" is a plea for the DJ to play music that’s joyful and can take one's mind off troubles.
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LegacyThis song is often viewed synonymously with the characteristic style of Three Dog Night, and it remains one of their popular songs among fans even today.
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