Play Something Sweet
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
Album Information"Play Something Sweet" is part of the band's eighth studio album, "Hard Labor" which was launched in March 1974.
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Chart DetailsThe song peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it a minor chart hit for the group.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Allen Toussaint, the iconic New Orlean songwriter, producer, and musician.
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GenreThe song follows the R&B and pop-rock genres Hybrid.
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Toussaint Influence"Play Something Sweet" was one of several Allen Toussaint compositions that Three Dog Night recorded, helping to introduce his music to a broader audience.
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RecognitionAlthough the song is not one of their biggest hits, it is recognized for its smooth and soulful melody.
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Cover VersionThe British rock band 'Nazareth' also did a cover of this song in their 1973 album 'Razamanaz'.
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Band CompositionThree Dog Night is composed of three vocalists, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells, and Chuck Negron, whose harmonies provided the band its distinctive sound.
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Concert PerformancesThe song featured in multiple live performances of the band.
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LegacyDespite not achieving a high chart position, "Play Something Sweet" is still performed live today, showing its enduring popularity and appeal.
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