Bodyheat
James Brown
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(Bodyheat) When your body get down from aggravation (Bodyheat) And you need some love from fascination What's that? (Bodyheat) What's that? (Bodyheat) When your body won't do what you want it to And you don't do it 'cause you know you're through What's that? (Bodyheat) What's that? (Bodyheat) When you can't get your body, please And you need some love for your tension easin' What's that? (Bodyheat) What's that? (Bodyheat) Ah, payback Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? And you got to turn on the heat, take on that fresh air Turn on the heat, take on that fresh air Turn on the heat, take on that fresh air Turn on the heat, take on that fresh air Gimme some air, can't go nowhere Can I go to church, y'all? I'm having bad luck I'm having bad luck I'm having bad luck Got to release the [Incomprehensible] I'm having bad luck I'm having bad luck Got to release the [Incomprehensible] Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? Take me When I was a little boy about the age of one My mother told me that you're a loving son of a gun When I was a little boy about the age of two Get myself, then I had to do When I was a little boy about the age of three Don't want nobody bothering me When I was a little boy about the age of four Back up, had to take it myself, gonna give me some more When I was a little boy about the age of ten [Incomprehensible] catch myself, won't to do it again I was a little boy about the age of eleven Growing up, I can turn up the heat, take on that fresh air Can I go to church, y'all? Can I go to church, y'all? Can I beat upon, y'all? Can I get the horn, y'all? Gimme my loving, gimme my loving I want to give it up I want to give it up I want to give it up I want to give it up I count one, two, three Hit it, Jimmy Bodyheat Bodyheat When your body get down from aggravation And you need some love from fascination
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Written by: DAVID BROWN, DEVIN MONTGOMERY, MAURICE WADE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Musical Style"Bodyheat" exemplifies James Brown’s unique style of funk, a genre he undeniably helped to shape. The song includes signature elements of funk such as a strong rhythmic groove, complex bass lines, and Brown's iconic percussive vocals.
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Album HistoryThe song "Bodyheat" comes from James Brown's 44th studio album of the same name, 'Bodyheat,' released in 1976.
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Chart SuccessDespite Brown's illustrious music career, "Bodyheat" did not reach the same chart success as many of his earlier hits. However, it still remains a memorable song in the James Brown discography.
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LineupThe recording of "Bodyheat" features numerous musicians well regarded in the genre of funk. The band includes, among others, Jimmy Nolen on guitar, Charles Sherrell on bass, and Brown himself on lead vocals.
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Sampling in Hip-Hop"Bodyheat", like many James Brown’s tracks, has been sampled frequently in the hip-hop genre. For example, Public Enemy used a sample from "Bodyheat" in their 1988 anthem “Bring the Noise".
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LengthThe full album version of "Bodyheat" is around 12 minutes long. This length allows for extensive musical improvisation and exploration, a hallmark of James Brown's work.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics, while refraining from direct social commentary, encapsulate the ethos of self-empowerment, sensuality, and the liberating power of dance, which were major themes of Brown's music.
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Live Performances"Bodyheat" has been performed during Brown's live concerts, where the energy and dynamism of the song were significantly amplified due to Brown's vibrant stage presence and dance-oriented performances.
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Critical Assessment"Bodyheat" sits firmly in the period of Brown's career where he was expanding the boundaries of soul and funk music. As such, it is often assessed as a testament to his experimental and pioneering approach to music.
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Album ArtworkThe cover artwork of the 'Bodyheat' album captures the intensity and dynamism of James Brown's music and performances. It features the musician in a signature dynamic pose, emphasizing his physically energetic style.
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