Somebody's Been Sleeping
100 Proof (Aged in Soul)
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Fe Fi Fo Fum I can feel the presence of someone Somebody's been sleeping in my bed Somebody's been sitting in my chair They ate up all my food And I don't stand to search Don't ell me it was a woman 'Cause a woman don't eat that much My brand new silk pajama's They're rolled up in the chair My mind ain't playing tricks on me Now tell me is he still here Somebody's been sleeping in my bed Somebody's been sitting in my chair Cigarettes in my ashtray And I don't even smoke Somebody's been in my best booze I can tell cause the seal is broke I left my bedroom slippers Last night underneath of my bed And now they're in my living room And my bed was left unmade Somebody's been sleeping in my bed Somebody's been sitting in my chair Fe Fi Fo Fum I can feel the presence of someone Fe Fi Fo Fum I can feel the presence of someone Somebody's been sleeping in my bed Somebody's been eating my food Somebody's been looking at my shoes Somebody's been sitting in my chair Somebody's been sleeping in my bed
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Written by: ANGELO BOND, GENERAL N. JOHNSON, GREGORY S. PERRY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Somebody's Been Sleeping" is a classic soul music song, characterizing its genre with smooth, strong vocals, accompanied by an ensemble of instruments including brass and rhythm sections.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1970.
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Record Label"Somebody's Been Sleeping" was released under the famous Hot Wax label, known for producing hit songs in the late 1960s and early '70s.
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Album DetailThis song is part of the album "Somebody's Been Sleeping in My Bed," which was released in 1970.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Ronald Dunbar and General Norman Johnson, the latter being the lead vocalist of the popular music group, Chairmen of the Board.
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Platinum-Selling SingleThe single "Somebody's Been Sleeping" sold over one million copies, earning it a Platinum-certification from the RIAA.
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Song ThemeThe track is recognized for its storytelling, narrating a man's suspicion that his girlfriend might be cheating, based on the condition of their bed.
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Band FormationThe band "100 Proof (Aged In Soul)" was formed by American record producers Holland-Dozier-Holland - the most successful songwriting and producing team of the 1960s.
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Notable CoverThe soulful notes of "Somebody's Been Sleeping" caught the attention of reggae greats UB40 who covered the song on their 1981 album "Present Arms."
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Influence on Pop CultureThe song's catchy hook has been sampled by several contemporary artists in Hip-hop music, showing its enduring influence on popular culture.
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