Funky Tonight
John Butler
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Girl I don't wanna argue I don't wanna fight And if there's something wrong Yes you know I'm gonna try to make it right I love you, you love me We be one family tonight So get right over here Let's get don col' funky tonight Girl you are my queen And there ain't no doubt about it And if you want I'll tell the world Yes you know I'll shout it The way you walk, talk, move yeah girl get me high as a kite So get right over here let's get down col' funky tonight Tonight What's your name? Let's go back to when we first met Back in 1999 'preciate Before you knew I was yours and you mine, yeah Gonna turn the lights down low Put the stereo on Put on our favourite record by Ella Fitz and Louis Armstrong And take you to the living room dancefloor And I'll hold you tight I guarantee you and me gonna get down funky tonight I guarantee you and me gonna get down funky tonight I guarantee you and me gonna get down funky tonight What's your name? Let's go back to when we first met Back in 1999 'preciate Before you knew I was yours and I knew you were mine What's your name? Let's go back to when we first met Back in 1999 'preciate Before you knew I was yours and you mine, yeah
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Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Funky Tonight" falls under the genre of roots rock, blues rock, and jam band.
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Released DateThe song was released on December 1, 2006.
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Album"Funky Tonight" is the title track from John Butler Trio's live album "Funky Tonight - Live at Red Rocks."
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AwardsThe song was nominated for "Best Blues & Roots Song of the Year" at the APRA Music Awards in 2007, showcasing its impact on the Australian music industry.
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Charts PerformanceUpon its release, "Funky Tonight" peaked at number 12 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting songs.
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ReceptionThe song was well received by fans and critics alike for its catchy tune and masterful guitar work.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Funky Tonight" features the John Butler Trio performing the song amidst a lively party scene.
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CollaborationsThe song features Australian singer-songwriter Keith Urban.
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Live Performance"Funky Tonight" has been a staple of JBT's live performances since its release, often serving as the encore song.
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Song ThemeThe song maintains a strong, contagious energy that captures the band’s love for improvisation and feel-good vibes. It expresses themes of positive energy, freedom, and liberation.
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Musical ArrangementKnown for John Butler's intricate fingerstyle guitar technique, "Funky Tonight" also incorporates a wide range of other instruments, further building on the band's diverse sound palette. This includes the use of harmonica and banjo.
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