Give a Little Bit
Supertramp
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Oh, yeah Alright Here we go again Hey hey, whoa no, da na, hey hey, yeah Give a little bit Give a little bit of your love to me Give a little bit I'll give a little bit of my love to you There's so much that we need to share So send a smile and show you care (Alright) I'll give a little bit I'll give a little bit of my life for you So give a little bit Give a little bit of your time to me See the man with the lonely eyes Oh, take his hand, you'll be surprised Oh, take it Ah, yeah Come along Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Give a little bit Give a little bit of your love to me I'll give a little bit of my life for you Now's the time that we need to share So find yourself, we're on our way back home Oh, going home Don't you need, don't you need to feel at home Oh yeah, we gotta sing Oh yeah, you gotta get a feeling Oh, yeah, come along too Whoo! You can come along too, yeah Come-a, come-a, come-a, come along Cha, cha, cha oh, yeah Oh, yeah, come along too Yeah, come along too, yeah Sing Betty Lou Come along too What a long ride Come a long way Oh, sing it tonight Oh, yeah
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Written by: Richard Davies, Roger Hodgson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Give a Little Bit" was first released by the English rock band, Supertramp in 1977 on their album "Even in the Quietest Moments…"
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Single SuccessThe song was also released as a single in the same year and reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Songwriter CreditIt was written by Roger Hodgson, Supertramp's lead vocalist, and pianist, though it was credited to the entire band per their policy at the time.
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Use in CommercialsThe song was notably used in a Gap commercial in 2004, making it re-chart in the UK at number 36.
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Live PerformancesRoger Hodgson has continued to play the song in his live solo performances since leaving Supertramp, incorporating an audience sing-along portion.
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Numerous Covers"Give a Little Bit" has been covered by various artists, including the Goo Goo Dolls, whose version charted at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Charity AssociationHodgson often dedicates the song to charities and causes he supports, giving the song's message of 'giving' a deeper significance.
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Initiation ConceptThe song was reputedly written when Hodgson was a teenager, underlining the universal appeal and timeless quality of the song's sentiments.
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Background VocalsBesides Hodgson, who takes lead vocals, other band members Richard Davies and John Helliwell are also credited with background vocals on the track.
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Unplugged VersionAn unplugged version was released in 1997 on the live album "Rites of Passage".
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Song LengthThe song runs for about 4 minutes and 8 seconds, making it one of Supertramp's shorter songs.
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Lyrics SimplicityThe song is celebrated for its simple yet effective lyrics, showcasing Hodgson's ability to craft catchy, yet meaningful songs.
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Live Album AppearanceA live version of the 'Give a Little Bit' was featured on the album "Paris" released by Supertramp in 1980.
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Musical StyleThe song is recognized for its folk-inspired pop-rock style, with an emphasis on acoustic guitar and an uplifting, anthemic chorus.
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