Brick House

Commodores

About Brick House

"Brick House" is a song from the Commodores' 1977 self-titled album (released as Zoom in the UK). The single peaked at #5 in the U. S. and #32 in the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1997
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Ow, she's a brick house
She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
That lady's stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Ow, she's a brick house
Well put-together, everybody knows
This is how the story goes

She knows she got everything
That a woman needs to get a man, yeah, yeah
How can she lose with the stuff she use
Thirty-six, twenty-four, thirty-six oh what a winning hand

'Cause she's a brick house
She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
Ow, that lady stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Ow, she's a brick house
Yeah, she's the one, the only one, built like an amazon

The clothes she wears, her sexy ways
Make an old man wish for younger days, yeah, yeah
She knows she's built and knows how to please
Sure enough to knock a strong man to his knees

'Cause she's a brick house
Yeah, she's mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
The lady's stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now

Brick house
Yeah, she's mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
Yeah, she's the one, the only one, built like an amazon, yeah
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it, shake it
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it

Ow, a brick house

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Commodores

The Commodores is an American funk/soul band of the 1970s and 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for The Jackson 5 while on tour. more »

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Written by: LIONEL RICHIE, MILAN WILLIAMS, RONALD LAPREAD, THOMAS MCCLARY, WALTER ORANGE, WILLIAM KING

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9 facts about this song

Release & Reception
"Brick House" was released in 1977, as one of the biggest hits of the Commodores. - The track reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved gold certification for its sales.
Song Theme
The song is known for its catchy, funky beats, and it celebrates the allure of a woman with a strong, sturdy character, hence the metaphor 'brick house'.
Writing Credits
"Brick House" was co-written by all the Commodores including Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary, William King, Ronald La Pread, Walter Orange, and Milan Williams.
Notable Performances
One of the interesting aspects about "Brick House" is that it's sung by drummer Walter Orange, not the group's usual lead vocalist Lionel Richie. - The song has been performed by the band at many concerts and has made its way to some of their live albums.
Cultural Impact
The iconic bass line and the catchy chorus ("She's a brick house") have made "Brick House" a popular choice in pop culture, especially in films. - It has been featured in various movies such as "Muppets from Space", "House of 1000 Corpses", and "The Ladies Man".
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song "Brick House" over the years, including Rob Zombie, who teamed up with Lionel Richie and Trina for a 2003 version. - The song was also covered by The Jacksons during their Triumph Tour in 1991.
Remixed Version
A remixed version of "Brick House" appeared on the Commodores' 1982 greatest hits LP containing drum machine tracks overdubbed onto the original recording.
Legacy
As per the Rolling Stone magazine, "Brick House" is one of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". - It is often considered an anthem of its era and remains a popular song played at parties and events.
Interesting Origin
The song supposedly was born out of a jam session when the band dropped a previously planned cut from the album and needed a replacement.

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