Just a Little Bit
Rosco Gordon
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I don't want much I just-a want a little bit No, I don't want it all, I told you I just-a want a little bit Just a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love Turn your lights down low Honey, slip me a kiss Turn your lights down low, I beg you I just can't-a resist But that's a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love I want you forever A-just a peace of mind Please say you'll never leave, ever A-till the end of times But that's a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love I want you forever A-just for peace of mind Please say you'll never leave me, ever A-till the end of times But that's a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love From just a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love From just a eeny weeny bit I want a teeny weeny bit of your love Girl!
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Written by: INESSA ALESSANDROVA, MARCUS BROSCH, TONI COTTURA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Just a Little Bit" by Rosco Gordon is classified under the genres Rhythm and Blues, Blues, and Memphis Blues.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its modest success in the United States, the song reached number two on the R&B charts and number 64 on the pop charts in 1960.
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Notable CoversSeveral artists have covered "Just a Little Bit," including popular musicians like Jerry Butler, Blue Cheer, the Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Grateful Dead.
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Artist BackgroundRosco Gordon was a prominent figure during the birth of rock and roll, known for his boogie-woogie 'Rosco's rhythm' style which featured a delayed backbeat.
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Songwriting AttributionThe songwriting credits for "Just a Little Bit" are usually given to Rosco Gordon, although the official credit includes other names such as Ralph Bass, Tiny Topsy, and Jessie Mae Robinson.
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Influence on Other MusiciansThe Beatles, in their early years, included "Just a Little Bit" in their live performances repertoire, demonstrating its influence on rock and roll.
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Noteworthy Record LabelThis song was released by Vee-Jay Records, a label significant for its key role in the early careers of several pop and R&B artists.
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Song DurationThe original version of "Just a Little Bit" by Rosco Gordon is approximately two minutes and forty-seven seconds long.
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LegacyOver time, "Just a Little Bit" has become an oft-covered standard in the blues genre, further cementing Rosco Gordon's legacy.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for 'Song of the Year' in the Rhythm and Blues category at the Third Annual Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards in 1993.
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