Get Up Offa That Thing

James Brown

About Get Up Offa That Thing

"Get Up Offa That Thing" is a song written and performed by James Brown. It was released in 1976 as a two-part single (the B-side, titled "Release the Pressure", is a continuation of the same song). It reached #4 on the R&B chart, briefly returning Brown to the Top Ten after a year's absence, and #45 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thanks to its chart success, the song became Brown's biggest hit of the late 1970s. The song's lyrics urge listeners to "Get up offa that thing / and dance 'til you feel better. " Due to his troubles with the IRS for failure to pay back taxes, Brown credited authorship of the song to his wife Diedre and their daughters, Deanna and Yamma Brown. 


Year:
2002
6:19
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#2

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Ahhooww
Hey
We're collecting money here
That's right, we're talking to you
C'mon now, I need that money
Not fooling with you, c'mon girls
Just do what I do

Get up offa that thing
And dance till you feel better
Get up offa that thing
Just try to release the pressure
Sing
Get up offa that thing
Go ahead Girl
Dance till you feel better
Babe, get up offa that thing
Try to release the pressure

Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
We're dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City
All we need is music
Sweet, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swinging, swaying
And records playing
We're dancing in the Street

Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So c'mon
Every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
There'll be dancing
We're dancing in the street
This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for folks to meet
There'll be swinging, swaying
And records playing
We're dancing in the street

Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So c'mon
Every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
We'll be dancing
We're dancing in the street
This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for folks to meet

Get up offa that thing
I said get up offa that thing
Get up offa that thing
I said get up offa that thing

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: DEANNA BROWN, DEIDRA YVONNE JENKINS, YAMMA BROWN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown was released as a two-part single in 1976. It reached the second spot on the R&B singles chart and number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Creation
The song was co-written by Deanna Brown, Deidre Brown, and Yamma Brown, James Brown's daughters. This made it a personal family creation.
Multiple Versions
There are multiple versions of the song, with the complete recording of the song being approximately seven minutes in length.
Song Message
Like many of James Brown's hits, "Get Up Offa That Thing" carries a strong social and communal message urging people to get up, dance, and relieve their stress and sorrow.
Usage in Movies
The song has been featured in several films, including "Doctor Detroit," "Ali," "Rio," "Transformers: The Last Knight," and "Trolls World Tour."
Covers and References
Various artists have covered or sampled "Get Up Offa That Thing" in their music, reflecting James Brown's significant influence on the world of music.
Sales Success
Despite its initial moderate success on the charts, the song has gone on to be one of James Brown's best-selling releases due to its enduring popularity and frequent usage in popular culture.
Signature Track
"Get Up Offa That Thing" is considered one of James Brown's signature tracks and continues to be a part of discos, parties, and celebrations across the world.
Live Performance
In his concert performances, James Brown would often use the song as an initiator for audience participation, urging them to get up and dance.
Music Style
The song showcases James Brown's growth as an artist and his incorporation of more funk elements into his music. It is also noted for its rhythmic intensity that characterizes much of Brown's work.

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