I've Got to Use My Imagination
The Pips, Gladys Knight
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I've really got to use my imagination To think of good reasons To keep on keepin' on (keep on keepin' on) Got to make the best of (best of, best of) a bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found That you were gone (gone, gone) Darkness all around me Blackin' out the sun Old friends call me But I just don't feel like talkin to anyone Emptiness has found me And it just won't let me go Go right on livin' But why, I just don't know (You're too strong not to keep on keeping on) Yes, I am (You're too strong not to keep on keeping on) staring down reality Don't do me no good 'Cause our misunderstanding Is too well understood (too well understood) Such a sad, sad season (sad, sad season) When a good love dies (when a good love dies) Not a day goes by (not a day goes by) When I don't realize (realize) I've really got to use my imagination (I've got to use) To think of good reasons (I've got to use) To keep on keepin' on (I've got to use) I've got to make the best of (best of, best of) a bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found that you were gone (You're too strong not to keep on keeping on) (I've got to use my imagination) my imagination (I've got to use my imagination) to think of good reasons (I've got to use my imagination) to keep on pushin' on I said I've got to make the best of (best of, best of) Of a bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found that you were gone (You're too strong not to keep on keeping on) I really got to use (I've got to use) that imagination, gotta think of good reason
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Written by: Barry Goldberg, Gerry Goffin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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5 facts about this song
Song Creation"I've Got to Use My Imagination" was written by Gerry Goffin and Barry Goldberg. The songwriting duo had previously created a number of hits for other artists.
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Gladys Knight & the PipsThe song was a big hit for Gladys Knight & the Pips in 1973. It's one of their most iconic songs.
- It was released as a single from their "Imagination" album in 1973 and quickly climbed the charts.
- "I've got to Use My Imagination" reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and number 4 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
- The song showcased the soulful and emotive vocals of the group's lead singer, Gladys Knight, and it was recognized with a Grammy nomination in 1974.
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Joan OsborneJoan Osborne covered "I've Got to Use My Imagination" on her 2007 release, "Breakfast in Bed."
- Osborne's version traded the original's soulful pop sound for a more bluesy and gritty interpretation.
- This contemporary cover was included alongside other soul and R&B classics on the album and was well received by critics and fans alike.
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Joe CockerJoe Cocker recorded his rendition of "I've Got to Use My Imagination" for his album "Hymn for My Soul" in 2007.
- Known for his gravelly voice and emotive delivery, Cocker brought his own unique style to the song.
- It showcased Cocker's ability to take popular songs and make them his own, something he was legendary for from iconic tracks like The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends."
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Song's ImpactNot only was "I've Got to Use My Imagination" a commercial success, but it also carried a positive message that resonated with many people.
- The song's theme of perseverance and using one's imagination to overcome trials and tribulations has been a source of inspiration for many.
- It has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, further exemplifying its broad appeal and timeless message.
- The song remains one of Gladys Knight & the Pips' most enduring hits and continues to be a staple in their live performances.
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