What Can You Do For Me

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About What Can You Do For Me

"What Can You Do For Me" is the debut single by English electronic group Utah Saints. The song was released on 12 August 1991 and reached a peak position of number 10 in the UK Singles Chart. The song uses samples from "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" by Eurythmics and "Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie.


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What can you do for me?
I need someone
What can you do for me?
I need you, I need you

You wanted the best
And you got the best
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Utah Saints

Utah Saints is an English dance band based in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The music is produced by Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt, who are joined on-stage by other musicians whenever the band plays live. The band had three top ten singles in the UK Singles Chart in the 1990s, and were notable for their extensive use of sampling technology — in particular, their practice of manipulating samples from mainstream pop and rock songs and combining them with contrasting dance beats. more »

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Written by: GWENDOLYN GUTHRIE, JEZ WILLIS

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6 facts about this song

Release and success
"What Can You Do for Me" is a song by the British electronic music band Utah Saints. - The song was featured as the band's debut single and was first released in the United Kingdom in 1991. - It was a breakthrough hit for the band, charting at #10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style and Influences
The track demonstrates the unique sound of Utah Saints, combining electronic music with samples of established hits. - The song includes samples of Gwen Guthrie's "Ain't Nothing Going On But the Rent" and the guitar riff from "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits.
Re-release
In 2000, Utah Saints re-released the track with new remixes. - The track again charted in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #16, which indicates its undying popularity.
Music Video
The music video for "What Can You Do for Me" features sped-up clips from live Utah Saints performances. - The video was directed by Eugenio Recuenco and has been described as a 'techno fairy-tale'.
Covers and remixes
The song has been covered by various artists, including Drumsound & Bassline Smith in 2011, who gave it a drum and bass twist. - In 2012, the song was given another rework and release by DJ Fresh, Hervé, Tantrum Desire, and Ill Behaviour.
Legacy
"What Can You Do for Me" has been considered a classic of the early 90s rave scene. - The song has been included in numerous compilations of dance music over the years, further cementing its place in electronic music history.

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