I Thank You

Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge

About I Thank You

"I Thank You" is a song written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes originally recorded by Sam & Dave, released in early 1968. The single was Sam & Dave's final release on Stax Records, reaching #9 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and #4 on the R&B chart. Shortly after its release, Stax severed its distribution deal with Atlantic Records and Sam & Dave, who were actually signed to Atlantic and loaned out to Stax, began recording for Atlantic proper. The song begins with Sam's spoken introduction that goes: "I want everybody to get off your seat,/ And get your arms together,/ And your hands together,/ And give me some of that old soul Clapping". First, Sam sings the Refrain, plus the first verse, and the refrain, while Dave sings the second verse, the refrain, and the third verse, with both Sam and Dave sharing on the repeated "Thank Yous" portion. Following a brief instrumental, Sam sings the Refrain, with Dave, joining him, on the Coda with the repeated "Thank Yous". 


Year:
2009
3:00
76 
#2

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I found a woman 
I felt a true love
She was everything
I'd ever been dreaming of

But she was bad, I didn't know it
Her pretty smile never did show it
All I knew is what I could see
And I knew I wanted her for me

Took her home to mama
Mama, wanna see my future bride
Well she looked at us both
Then she called me to her side

She said son, take time to know her
It's not an overnight thing
Take time to know her
Please don't go rushin to do your thing

But I didn't listen to my mama
I went straight to the church
I just couldn't wait for that little girl of mine
When I got off from work
The preacher was there
So was my future bride
He looked at us both and he called me to his side

Take time to know her
Not an overnight fling
Take time to know her
Don't go rushin to do your thing

But it looks like every thing's gonna turn out all right
But then I came home from work a little early one night
And there she was kissin on another man
Now I know what mama meant when she took me by the hand

She said, take time to know her
Not an overnight fling
Take time to know her
Don't go rushin to do your thing
She said, take time to know her
Not an overnight fling
Take time to know her
Don't go rushin to do your thing
Take time to know her

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Sam & Dave

Sam & Dave were an American soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) duo who performed together from 1961 through 1981. The tenor (higher) voice was Samuel David Moore (born Samuel David Hicks on October 12, 1935), and the baritone/tenor (lower) voice was Dave Prater (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988). more »

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Written by: STEPHEN ALLEN DAVIS, STEVE DAVIS

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10 facts about this song

CREATION PROCESS
The song 'I Thank You' was written by the iconic songwriting duo Isaac Hayes and David Porter, for the soulful singing pair, Sam & Dave.
HISTORIC FACTS
Originally, the song was recorded by the famous duo Sam & Dave in 1968.
CHART PERFORMANCE
‘I Thank You' reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the same year of its release.
GENRE
Classified 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.
LEGACY
Specific 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.
ALBUM PLACEMENT
The song 'I Thank You' is an anthem found on 'Sweat & Soul: The Best of Sam & Dave' album.
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.
RERELEASE
Hayes 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.
LYRICAL THEME
A warm tribute to a dedicated lover, the lyrics center on offering heartfelt gratitude for steadfast love and support.
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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