(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet
Blues Magoos
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One day you're up and the next day you're down You can't face the world with your head to the ground The grass is always greener on the other side, they say So don't worry, boys, life will be sweet some day Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh We made enough mistakes But you know we got what it takes Oh, we ain't got nothin' yet No, we ain't got nothin' yet Nothin' can hold us and nothin' can keep us down And someday our names will be spread all over town We can get in while the getting is good So make it on your own, yeah, you know that you could Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh We got to make the break 'Cause we got too much at stake Oh, we ain't got nothin' yet No, we ain't got nothin' yet We made enough mistakes But you know we got what it takes Oh, we ain't got nothin' yet No, we ain't got nothin' yet
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Written by: Michael Esposito, Peppy Castro, Ralph Scala, Ronald Gilbert, EMIL THIELHELM
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"(We Ain't Got) Nothing Yet" by Blues Magoos falls under the genre of psychedelic rock and garage rock.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in October 1966 and was included in the band's debut album "Psychedelic Lollipop," released in November 1966.
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Chart Performance"(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" became a major radio hit, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Band OriginThe Blues Magoos, also known as the 'Psychedelic Lollipop' band, originated in the Bronx, a borough in New York City, in 1964.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by band members Mike Esposito, Ron Gilbert, and Ralph Scala.
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Unique Sound TechniqueThe iconic "wah-wah" sound effect featured in the song was achieved using a foot pedal, adding a unique psychedelic rock feel to the track.
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Legacy"(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" has been covered by several bands and artists over the years, including the British rock band Status Quo in 1967, and psychedelic rock band The Untouchables in 1968.
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InfluenceDespite the band's brief mainstream success, "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" and the Blues Magoos have been cited as influential figures in garage rock and psychedelic rock, with contemporary critics identifying elements of punk and heavy metal in their music.
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Reunion ConcertsIn the 2010s, the Blues Magoos reunited and performed "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" live, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the song.
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Copyright LawsuitA copyright lawsuit stemmed from this song claiming that Blues Magoos used the same riff from Ricky Nelson's 1962 song "Summertime". The court, however, ruled in favor of Blues Magoos, stating that the riff, as it appears in both songs, is generic and can't be copyrighted.
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