You've Got the Power
James Brown
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Bewildered, lost in a dream In the love I need why did we part Bewildered, has love, has love died dear Wishing your heart could feel What's in my heart Must I have sleepless night And endless days Oh love why did you keep my soul Without a spark I'm in the dark Bewildered I need your, I need your I need your guiding hand I'll never, no I'll never understand How you can love me, how you can love me How you can love me, how you can love me How you can love me and leave me bewildered, bewildered
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Written by: JAMES BROWN, JOHNNY TERRY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"You've Got the Power" was written and performed by the "Godfather of Soul," James Brown.
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Release DateIt was originally released as a single in 1960.
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Title originally B-SideThis song was initially the B-side of Brown's single "This Old Heart" and only later came to prominence on its own.
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Collaboration with Bea Ford & Tammy MontgomeryIn different versions, James Brown performs "You’ve Got the Power" as a duet with Bea Ford (1959 version) and Tammy Montgomery (1962 version).
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Included as part of a CompilationThe song is included in the compilation album titled “Star Time," released in 1991.
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Genre Classification"You've Got the Power" is classified as Funk / Soul. It also features elements of classic R&B, which was typical of James Brown's style during this period.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the King Records label. King Records was a significant label in the career of James Brown, and he released a number of hits while under contract with them.
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Provides Social CommentaryLike other James Brown songs, it provides subtle social commentary, a staple feature in his music which helped Brown to break barriers and push boundaries in the music industry and society at large.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a fixture in James Brown's live performances.
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Commercial SuccessDespite having initially been a B-side, “You've Got the Power” managed to achieve a reasonable amount of commercial success and has since become one of James Brown's better-known songs.
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