Look What You Done for Me
Al Green
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Now that you're here with me I want to keep you free To do the things that you wanna do The joy now is loving you But now the day has come To let you know where I am coming from The best of my years to go to you Is the only thing that I can do But these things don't come over night Loving you baby and I think I'm right Let me say before I forget That loving you baby is where it's at Oh baby look what you done for me Oh baby you set my heart free Sometimes I wanna leave and then I'll say It wouldn't make sense now anyway But forgive me baby if I do wrong I haven't been a true man for so long Let me say before I forget loving you baby is where it's at Oh baby look what you done for me Oh baby you set my heart free
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Written by: RIC EISERLING, ROBERT N GREENE, RONNIE DARLING
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Look What You Done for Me" is a song recorded by American soul singer-songwriter Al Green.
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Record LabelIt was released under Hi Records label, a record company based in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1972 as part of the album, "I'm Still in Love with You."
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Chart Performance"Look What You Done for Me" went up to the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and ranked #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Sales AchievementBy 1972, the song became one of the most popular singles to be sold. On May 16, 1972, it received a Gold certificate from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 1 million copies.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Al Green alongside songwriters Al Jackson Jr. and Willie Mitchell. This team collaborated on many of Green's hits.
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Song StyleThe song is a perfect blend of Green's smooth vocals with Willie Mitchell's slick production. It's known for its country-soul vibe with an undeniable bluesy tone.
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Live PerformanceThe song retained its popularity in his live performances and has been included in many of his concert setlists.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by other artists over the years, testimony to its popularity and enduring influence in contemporary music.
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Critical Acclaim"Look What You Done for Me" is often recognized as one of Al Green's greatest hits and is highly praised by music critics.
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Eternal AppealEven decades after it was released, "Look What You Done for Me" continues to be a favorite among fans of soul music, marking the long-lasting allure of Green's music.
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Part of Popular CultureThis classic tune has been featured in various movie and TV show soundtracks, like "Dead Presidents" and "Higher Learning", further establishing its place in popular culture.
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