Get Out of My Life, Woman
Lee Dorsey
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You don't love me no more Get out my life woman You don't love me no more Get out my life woman You don't love me no more Get out my eyes teardrops I got to see my way around Get out my eyes teardrops I got to see my way around Get out my life, heartaches Nothin' but heartaches by the pound Get off my ladder, woman I got to climb up to the top Get off my ladder, woman There is nothin that can make me stop Get out the way, woman I got to be movin' on Get out the way, woman I got to be movin' on Get out the way, woman I got to be movin' on I'm sorry I've got leave you
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Written by: Allen Toussaint
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13 facts about this song
Recording History"Get Out of My Life, Woman" is a song written and produced by Allen Toussaint. One notable singer who performed it was Lee Dorsey, and he made it famous by recording it in 1966.
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Billboard RankingLee Dorsey's version of the song hit No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart in 1966.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by numerous bands and artists, making it a staple in the music industry. Some notable covers include versions by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Doors, and Iron Butterfly.
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Notable PerformerAmong its many performers, the song was also covered by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead during his solo career.
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Sample UsageThe song is famously known in the hip-hop world as it has been sampled in over 150 songs.
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Iconic Drum BreakThe drum break in the song, featuring drummer Gary Chester, has been heavily sampled in hip hop music and has become one of the most sampled drum breaks in history.
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Song DurationThe original version of "Get Out of My Life, Woman," performed by Lee Dorsey, is only around 2 minutes and 26 seconds long.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Lee Dorsey's album 'The New Lee Dorsey' which was released in 1966.
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AwardsThough the song didn't receive any specific awards, its writer Allen Toussaint became an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, largely due to his extensive and impactful songwriting, including this song.
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Live Performances"Get Out of My Life, Woman" was frequently performed live by the band The Doors, showcasing their adaptation of the song in their concerts.
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Popular CultureBesides being heavily sampled, the song also found its place in various movies and commercials, expanding its influence beyond the music sphere.
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Posthumous RecognitionAllen Toussaint played the song at his last recorded concert before his death in 2015, giving it a special significance in his music legacy.
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Song ContentDespite its rather stern title, "Get Out of My Life, Woman" is a melodic, harmony-driven Rhythm and Blues (R&B) tune, stylistically typical of its period.
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