I Got Life
Nina Simone
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I got life, mother I got laughs, sister I got freedom, brother I got good times, man I got crazy ways, daughter I got million-dollar charm, cousin I got headaches and toothaches And bad times too Like you I got my hair I got my head I got my brains I got my ears I got my eyes I got my nose I got my mouth I got my teeth I got my tongue I got my chin I got my neck I got my tits I got my heart I got my soul I got my back I got my ass I got my arms I got my hands I got my fingers Got my legs I got my feet I got my toes I got my liver Got my blood I got my guts (I got my guts) I got my muscles (muscles) I got life (life) Life (life) Life (life) LIFE!
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Written by: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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10 facts about this song
Artist HistoryNina Simone was a renowned American singer-songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her musical style fused gospel and pop with classical music, in particular Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.
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Song Release"I Got Life" is a song by Nina Simone from her 1968 album 'N'Simone', released by RCA Victor.
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Song OriginThe song is originally from the 1967 Broadway musical Hair. The musical was a product of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution of the 1960s.
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Cover VersionEven though "I Got Life" is a cover, Nina Simone made it her own by molding it into a Civil Rights anthem.
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StyleSimone’s version is widely recognized for its soul and gospel sound.
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Civil Rights MovementSimone connected the song’s lyrics, which celebrate freedom and survival, with the struggles of being Black in America, making the song a Civil Rights anthem.
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Music InfluenceNina Simone's music, including "I Got Life", has influenced numerous artists across various music genres.
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RecognitionDespite Simone's controversial personality, she is celebrated for her musical genius and "I Got Life" is one of her highly recognized and appreciated songs.
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Live Performances"I Got Life" often featured prominently in Nina Simone's live performances and it became a crowd favorite.
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LegacyEven after her death in 2003, Nina Simone's music, including "I Got Life", continues to be celebrated and covered by various renowned artists.
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