Couldn't Get It Right

Climax Blues Band

About Couldn't Get It Right

"Couldn't Get It Right" is a 1976 song by the Climax Blues Band. The song was written after the band's label told them that their 1976 album Gold Plated lacked a standout track and asked them to "try and write a hit". They then wrote it, in the words of its bassist Derek Holt, "from absolutely nowhere" and it hit #10 on the UK Singles Chart. Later on that year, the song was picked up by Sire Records and the following year it made #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later that year, the song was ranked #32 on Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1977.  


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Time was drifting
This rocker got to roll
So I hit the road and made my getaway
Restless feeling, really got a hold
I started searching for a better way

But I kept on looking for a sign
In the middle of the night
But I couldn't see the light
No, I couldn't see the light
I kept on looking for a way
To take me through the night
I couldn't get it right
I couldn't get it right

LA fever made me feel alright
But I must admit it got the best of me
Getting down, so deep I could have drowned
Now, I can't get back the way I used to be

But I kept on looking for a sign
In the middle of the night
But I couldn't see the light
No, I couldn't see the light
I kept on looking for a way
To take me through the night
I couldn't get it right
I couldn't get it right

New York City took me with the tide
And I nearly died from hospitality
Left me stranded, took away my pride
Just another no account fatality

But I kept on looking for a sign
In the middle of the night
But I couldn't see the light
No, I couldn't see the light
I kept on looking for a way
To take me through the night
I couldn't get it right
I couldn't get it right

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Climax Blues Band

The Climax Blues Band (originally known as the Climax Chicago Blues Band) were formed in Stafford, England in 1968. The original members were guitarists Peter Haycock and Derek Holt; keyboardist Arthur Wood; bassist Richard Jones; drummer George Newsome; and lead vocalist and saxophonist Colin Cooper. more »

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Written by: COLIN F R COOPER, DEREK HOLT, DEREK JOHN HOLT, FREDERICK JOSEPH JONES, JOHN HAYCOCK PETER, JOHN WILLIAM CUFFLEY, PETER JOHN HAYCOCK, WILLIAM CUFFLEY JOHN

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14 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Couldn't Get It Right" was a song by the Climax Blues Band, which was formed in Stafford, England, in 1968.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1977. It was the band's biggest hit in the United States and the only one to reach the Top 10.
Album Feature
"Couldn't Get It Right" was featured on the band's eighth studio album, "Gold Plated," which was released in 1976.
Genre
"Couldn't Get It Right" marked a transition from the band's blues rock roots to a more contemporary pop-rock sound, showcasing their versatility.
Writing Process
The band members wrote the song collectively. The members credited are Derek Holt, Colin Cooper, Peter Haycock, Richard Jones, and John Cuffley.
Lyrics Substance
The lyrics of "Couldn't Get It Right" reflect a sense of being trapped and unable to find the right path.
Cover Versions
Various artists, including funkmasters Latimore and Rudy Love & The Love Family, have covered "Couldn't Get It Right."
Long-lasting Popularity
The song's popularity has endured for decades, with its inclusion in various movies, TV shows, and commercials. These include the films "Boogie Nights" (1997) and "American Hustle" (2013).
Awards
In 2017, "Couldn't Get It Right" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its lasting cultural significance.
Lead Vocalist
Colin Cooper, the band’s saxophone player, was the lead vocalist on "Couldn't Get It Right."
Sound Formation
The distinctive guitar sound on "Couldn't Get It Right" was achieved using a bottleneck slide technique.
Song Length
The original recording of "Couldn't Get It Right" from the "Gold Plated" album lasts 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Song Key
"Couldn't Get It Right" is performed in the key of A minor.
Changes in Band Name
The Climax Blues Band originally started as the Climax Chicago Blues Band, but they dropped "Chicago" from their name in 1970 to avoid confusion with the American band "Chicago." They scored their biggest hit, "Couldn't Get It Right," after the name change.

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