I Thank You
Sam & Dave
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(I want everybody to get up off your seat) (And get your arms together, and your hands together) (And give me some of that o-o-old soul clapping) You didn't have to love me like you did But you did, but you did And I thank you You didn't have to squeeze me like you did But you did, but you did And I thank you If you took your love to somewhere else I wouldn't know what it meant to be loved to death You made me feel like I've never felt Kisses so good I had to holler for help You didn't have to squeeze me but you did But you did, but you did And I thank you You didn't have to hold me but you did But you did but you did And I thank you Every day was something new You pull out your bag and your fine to-do You got me trying new things too Just so I can keep up with you You didn't have to shake me like you did But you did but you did And I thank you You didn't have to make it like you did But you did but you did And I thank you All my life I've been shortchanged Without your love baby, it's a crying shame And now I know what the fellas are talking about When they say that they been turned out I want to thank you (thank you) Thank you (oh, baby) Thank you baby (yeah, yeah) Oh baby (I gotta be thanking) Got to say You didn't have to love me like you did But you did, but you did (And I thank you) You didn't have to hold me like you did But you did, but you did (And I thank you) Thank you (thank you, baby) Baby (Got to thank you) Baby (oh, baby) Thank I've got I've got to (thank you baby) Thank you baby (oh baby)
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Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
CREATION PROCESSThe song 'I Thank You' was written by the iconic songwriting duo Isaac Hayes and David Porter, for the soulful singing pair, Sam & Dave.
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HISTORIC FACTSOriginally, the song was recorded by the famous duo Sam & Dave in 1968.
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CHART PERFORMANCE‘I Thank You' reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the same year of its release.
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GENREClassified under the soul genre, 'I Thank You' also exhibits characteristics of southern soul, a subgenre of soul music that demonstrates a blend of rhythm & blues and country music.
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LEGACYSpecific in Isaac Hayes' career, 'I Thank You' represented one of the key steps in establishing him as a major force in the soul music scene.
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ALBUM PLACEMENTThe song 'I Thank You' is an anthem found on 'Sweat & Soul: The Best of Sam & Dave' album.
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COVER VERSIONS'I Thank You' later achieved more widespread recognition when American rock band 'ZZ Top' covered it in 1979. The Texas-based band outlined the inherent blues tone of the song and their version even reached #34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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RERELEASEHayes and Porter's version of 'I Thank You' was rereleased on the Stax label, highlighting the song's endurance and enduring appeal for soul music lovers.
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LYRICAL THEMEA warm tribute to a dedicated lover, the lyrics center on offering heartfelt gratitude for steadfast love and support.
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SIGNIFICANCE'I Thank You' is often seen as a crucial part of the classic Stax Records sound that helped to shape southern soul music in the 1960s.
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