Gimme Some Lovin'
The Spencer Davis Group
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Well, my temperature's rising and my feet hit the floor Twenty people knocking 'cause they're wanting some more Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got But you'd better take it easy, 'cause this place is hot So glad we made it, so glad we made it You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin' Gimme some lovin' every day Well, I feel so good, everything is sounding hot Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire Been a hard day and I don't know what to do Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you So glad we made it, so glad we made it You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin' Gimme some lovin' every day Well, I feel so good, everybody's getting higher Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire Been a hard day, nothing went too good Now I'm gonna relax, honey, everybody should So glad we made it, so glad we made it You got to gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin' Gimme some lovin' every day
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Written by: Muff Winwood, Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood
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14 facts about this song
Creation"Gimme Some Lovin'" was created by the Spencer Davis Group, a British band that was prominent in the 1960s.
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Release DateThe song was released in October 1966 in the United Kingdom.
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Band MembersThe Spencer Davis Group consisted of Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood, and Peter York.
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ComposerThe catchy blues-rock number was co-authored by Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis, and Muff Winwood.
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Youthful TalentSteve Winwood, the lead vocalist on the track, was just 17 when "Gimme Some Lovin'" was released.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the year of its release.
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LyricsThere are differences in the lyrics between the UK and US version. The original UK version, which is rawer and punchier, has Steve Winwood shouting more lyrics in the chorus compared to the more sanitized US version.
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FameRolling Stone magazine listed "Gimme Some Lovin'" 247th on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.
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Usage in Films"Gimme Some Lovin'" has been featured in a number of movies, including "The Big Chill," "Days of Thunder," "The Blues Brothers," and "Rush".
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Post Spencer Davis GroupAfter leaving the Spencer Davis Group, Steve Winwood formed the band Traffic and later had a successful solo career.
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CoversMany artists have covered "Gimme Some Lovin'", including the Blues Brothers who memorably included the song in their 1980 musical comedy film.
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Live PerformancesTraffic, the band Steve Winwood formed after leaving the Spencer Davis Group, often included "Gimme Some Lovin'" in their live performances.
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GenreThe song is often categorized as R&B, and it was a departure from the relatively tame pop and folk sound of the band's previous hits.
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Lasting Legacy"Gimme Some Lovin'" remains popular to this day, used in advertising and television, demonstrating the timeless appeal of its catchy rhythm and energetic vocals.
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