Super Bad
James Brown
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Watch me ... watch me! I got it! Watch me...I got it Hey! I got somethin' that makes me want to shout I got somethin' that tells me what it's all about Huh, I got soul and I'm super bad! I've got soul and I'm super bad Huh Now I gotta move that tells me what to do Sometimes it's easy, ha Now I gotta move that tells me what to do Sometimes I feel so nice, I want to try myself with you Ha, ha I got soul and I'm super bad Ha I love, I love to do my thing, Ha...and I, and I don't need, no one else Sometimes I feels so nice, good god I jump back, I want to kiss myself I've got soul, huh, and I'm super Hey I said I'm super bad Bridge, come on Slap it down And round and round Up and down All around Right-on people Huh, let it all hang out If you don't brothas and sistas Then you won't know What it's all about Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme Heeeeey (scream) Uh, come on! (horns) I got the something that makes me want to shout I got that thing that tells me what it's all about I got soul, ha, and I'm super bad! I got the move that tells me what to do Sometimes I feel so nice, I said I want to try myself with you Ha I, I, I, I, I got soul, and I'm super bad Bridge, hit me Slap it down And all around Right-on people Huh, let it all hang out If you don't brothas and sistas Then you won't know What it's all about Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, (scream) Huh, come on Gimme, (shout out band) Said I'm super bad A super bad brother Good God! Super bad
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
Lyrics © CALDERWOOD, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Super Bad" was released by James Brown in 1970. It was issued as a two-part single at its release.
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Hit PerformanceBoth parts of the "Super Bad" single peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached No.1 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart, showcasing its popularity within the soul and R&B community.
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Album FeatureThe song is also the title track of his album "Super Bad", revealing its importance to that particular collection of songs.
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Notable LyricsThe song contains around 90 words, repeatedly arranged in a way to make the lyrics highly memorable and infectious for listeners.
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Live RecordingThe original release of "Super Bad" was a Live rendition. The studio version did not appear until later. The live version used in the single was recorded in Cincinnati.
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Song ThemeThe song features the theme of individualism and self-affirmation. It focuses on being unapologetically oneself, a theme often found in Brown's repertoire.
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Song LengthThe full-length version of the song is about 9 minutes long, which is considerably longer than most popular song formats, but not uncommon for James Brown's recordings.
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Music CompositionA key aspect of "Super Bad" is its funky rhythm, driven by a powerful horn section and Brown's energetic vocal delivery. The song's groove has made it a favorite among funk music enthusiasts.
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InfluenceThe song has been sampled multiple times in popular culture and has influenced many hip-hop and R&B musicians.
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Band CollaborationLike many of his songs, "Super Bad" was recorded with his longtime collaborators, The J.B.'s, comprising talented musicians like Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker.
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