What I Can Do For You

Sheryl Crow

About What I Can Do For You

"What I Can Do for You" is a single by Sheryl Crow from the album Tuesday Night Music Club released on A&M Records. It was originally released in 1993, and the single included a faster version of LP track "The Na-Na Song" under the name "Volvo Cowgirl 99". "What I Can Do for You" managed only number 97 when first released at the end of 1993, but was re-released after the success of "All I Wanna Do" and "Strong Enough". Two CD singles were released, with the second one being a limited edition including a 1996 mini-calendar. In the UK charts, it reached number 84 in its first release on February 19, 1994 and then number 43 on November 11, 1995. The song deals with sexual harassment, which Crow says she experienced during her rise to fame. 


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I'm so glad you're awake
That you're not like the others
'Cause they're so straight-laced
And no fun
And gosh, that's nice
That lingerie
Makes me feel like
Oh, I don't know

You're a very pretty thing
You remind me of someone
You must have heard some awful nasty things about me, but

What I can do for you
There's no one else on God's green earth can do
What I can do for you
There's no one else on God's green earth can do

Just ask anybody
They'll tell you that it's true
There's no one else on earth
Can do the things that I can do for you

For you, for you (for you)
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you (for you)
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you

You're never gonna make it
All by yourself
You're gonna need a friend
You're gonna need my help
I have so much to offer
If you just be nice
If you do what I say
And don't make me say it twice

Do you mind if I just
Rub my hand up thus
Come on, just my hand
Come on, just my hand
You gotta understand
I'm gonna be your man
I'm gonna be your man

I'm gonna be your man (you're gonna need me)
I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna make you understand)
I'm gonna be your man (yeah, I'm gonna be your man)
I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna be)
I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna be your man)

What I can do for you
There's no one else on God's green earth can do
What I can do for you
There's no one else on God's green earth can do

Just ask anybody
They'll tell you that it's true
There's no one else on earth
Can do the things that I can do for you

For you, for you (for you)
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you (no one else on earth)
For you, for you (can do those things)
For you, for you (that I can do)
For you, for you
For you, for you (I can do for you)
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you (come on, just my hand)
For you, for you
For you, for you (you gotta understand)
For you, for you (I'm gonna be your man)
For you, for you (I'm gonna be your man)
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you
For you, for you

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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, performer, record producer, actress, and political activist. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country, and pop. She has released seven studio albums, two compilations, and a live album, and has contributed to various film soundtracks. She has sold more than 16 million albums in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. Additionally, Crow has garnered nine Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: David Francis Baerwald, Sheryl Suzanne Crow

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"What I Can Do for You" is a song from Sheryl Crow's debut album, titled "Tuesday Night Music Club," which was released in 1993.
Song Classification
This track is classified within the Pop/Rock genre. It features a blend of folk, rock, and pop elements, typical of Crow's style.
Chart Performance
"What I Can Do for You" reached number 97 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of her lesser-known hits compared to other singles from the same album.
Song Meaning
The song narrates a conversation between an executive and an artist, with the executive promising career success in return for certain favours, reflecting on the music industry's exploitative aspects.
Writing Team
The song was co-written by Sheryl Crow and David Baerwald, an American songwriter, composer, and musician.
Controversy
It was one of several songs involved in a controversy regarding songwriting credits for Crow's "Tuesday Night Music Club." Some collaborators felt they were not properly acknowledged for their contribution.
Powerful Lyrics
Despite its seemingly upbeat tempo, the song has hard-hitting lyrics that tackle the grim reality of sexual harassment within the entertainment industry.
Production Team
The track was produced by Bill Bottrell, who had also worked on other notable albums like Michael Jackson's "Dangerous."
Music Video
The music video for "What I Can Do for You" was directed by David Hogan, who frequently collaborates with Crow. It features the singer performing at various locations around a city.
Live Performances
Sheryl Crow has performed "What I Can Do for You" live on numerous occasions, including during her tours. The energy and passion associated with her live performances of this song have been praised by fans and critics alike.

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