Tramp
Otis Redding, Carla Thomas
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(Tramp!) What you call me? (tramp!) No you didn't! (you don't wear continental clothes, or Stetson hats) Well, I tell you one doggone thing It makes me feel good to know one thing, I know I am a lover (Matter of opinion) that's all right, mama was, papa too And I'm the only child, lovin' is all I know to do (You know what, Otis?) what? (you're country) That's all right (you straight from the Georgia woods) that's good! (You know what, you wear overalls) (And big old brogan shoes) And you need a haircut, tramp (haircut, woman, you foolin', ooh, I'm a lover) Mama was, grandmama, papa too, boogaloo, all that stuff And I'm the only son-of-a-gun this side of the Sun Tramp! (yeah, that's what you are) (You know what, Otis? I don't care what you say, you're still a tramp) what? (That's right, you haven't even got a fat bankroll in your pocket) (You probably haven't even got twenty-five cents) I got six Cadillacs, five Lincolns, four Fords Six Mercuries, three T-Birds, Mustangs, ooh, I'm a lover My mama was, my papa too I'm gonna tell you one thing (well, tell me) I'm the only son-of-a-gun this side of the sun. (You're a tramp, Otis) (no I'm not) (I don't care what you say, you're still a tramp) what's wrong with that? (Lookee here, ou ain't got no money) I got everything (You can't buy me all those minks and sables and all that stuff I want) I can buy you minks, rats, frogs, squirrels, rabbits, anything you want, woman (Look, you can go out in the Georgia woods and catch them, baby) Oh, you goofy, now (no, you're still a tramp) that's all right (Tramp, Otis, you just a tramp) that's all right, that's all right You wear overalls, you need a haircut, baby Cut off some of that hair off your head You think you a lover, huh?
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Written by: JIMMY MCCRACKLIN, LOWELL FULSOM
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm
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12 facts about this song
Original Release"Tramp" was originally recorded and released by blues singer Lowell Fulson in 1967.
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GenreThe song falls under the blues and rhythm and blues genres.
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Billboard Chart SuccessFulson’s version peaked at number five on the R&B singles chart and remained there for four weeks.
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Big Cover Version"Tramp" was notably covered by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1967, which became the most popular and known version of the song.
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CollaborationThe version of "Tramp" by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas was featured on their collaborative album "King & Queen."
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Commercial SuccessThe Otis Redding and Carla Thomas version of "Tramp" was a big commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, and breaking into the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Notable LyricThe song features the notable line "You don't wear continental clothes, or Stetson hats."
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Influences"Tramp" contains samples from other works, especially a recognizable guitar track that was a hallmark of many of Fulson's songs.
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Unusual ProductionThe Redding and Thomas version of the song is notable for its unconventional production, featuring an iconic conversational style where the two singers playfully tease each other.
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Lasting InfluenceAlthough "Tramp" was originally released in the 1960s, it has had a long-lasting influence on the music industry, and has been sampled in songs by several hip-hop artists, including Salt 'N' Pepa in their 1987 hit of the same name, as well as by A Tribe Called Quest, and Notorious B.I.G.
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RecognitionIn 1999, Otis Redding and Carla Thomas's version of "Tramp" was officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Famous CoversApart from Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, "Tramp" has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, including funk band The Meters, soul singer Joe Tex, and pop band Salt 'N' Pepa. The song continues to be a popular choice for covers and music samples.
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