Couldn't Get It Right
Climax Blues Band
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Album Feature"Couldn't Get It Right" was featured on the band's eighth studio album, "Gold Plated," which was released in 1976.
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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.
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Writing ProcessThe band members wrote the song collectively. The members credited are Derek Holt, Colin Cooper, Peter Haycock, Richard Jones, and John Cuffley.
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Lyrics SubstanceThe lyrics of "Couldn't Get It Right" reflect a sense of being trapped and unable to find the right path.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including funkmasters Latimore and Rudy Love & The Love Family, have covered "Couldn't Get It Right."
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Long-lasting PopularityThe 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).
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AwardsIn 2017, "Couldn't Get It Right" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, signifying its lasting cultural significance.
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Lead VocalistColin Cooper, the band’s saxophone player, was the lead vocalist on "Couldn't Get It Right."
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Sound FormationThe distinctive guitar sound on "Couldn't Get It Right" was achieved using a bottleneck slide technique.
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Song LengthThe original recording of "Couldn't Get It Right" from the "Gold Plated" album lasts 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Song Key"Couldn't Get It Right" is performed in the key of A minor.
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Changes in Band NameThe 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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