I Thank You
Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge
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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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Written by: STEPHEN ALLEN DAVIS, STEVE DAVIS
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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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