Do What You Wanna Do

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About Do What You Wanna Do

For the single "Do What You Wanna Do" from the series United State of Pop, see DJ Earworm"Do What You Wanna Do" is the debut, 1977 single by Nassau, Bahamas based group, T-Connection. The single went to #1 on the disco/dance charts for seven weeks. The single made it to #15 on the soul charts and peaked at #46 on the pop chart.


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2009
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Everybody's startin' to pick on you.
Just can't let them tell you what to do.

You've only got one life,
So live it cool.
In this world of ?
You can't be a fool.

[Chorus]
Don't let nobody tell ya what to do.
You gotta be your judge and jury too.
Don't let nobody tell ya what to do.
You gotta be your judge and jury too.

All right

Gotta do your thing
And let it all hang out.
Gotta really show them
What you're all about.

Move on up,
Don't look around.
People always try to put you down, down

[Chorus]

?
?
Yeah, yeah.
Do what you wanna do
Oh yeah,
Judge and the jury too
I'm gonna do
I'm gonna do

Do what you wanna do
I'm gonna do, yeah
Judge and the jury too
I'm gonna do, yeah
Do what you wanna do
Judge and the jury too

I'm gonna do, yeah
Judge and the jury too

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T-Connection

T-Connection was a funk and disco group from Nassau, the Bahamas, who scored two hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1977 and 1979. They did better on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where they had five Top 10 hits, including "Do What You Wanna Do", which reached #1, and "Everything Is Cool", which peaked at #15 on the US Billboard R&B chart. In the United Kingdom, they posted five entries in the UK Singles Chart, with "Do What You Wanna Do" their highest placed success at #11. more »

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Written by: ROSIE GAINES, FRANCIS FELIX JULES, FRANCIS RICHARDSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Do What You Wanna Do" by T-Connection is a classic hit within the disco and funk genre, which were both popular in the 70s and 80s.
Release Date
The song was released in 1977, during the height of the disco era.
Song Origin
The song was written and produced by Theophilus Coakley, the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the band, T-Connection, which was formed in Nassau, Bahamas.
Record Label
The song was released under the label Dash Records, a subsidiary of the larger TK Records.
Chart Performance
"Do What You Wanna Do" was a big hit in both the US and UK, peaking at No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
Albums
The song appeared on the album "T-Connection" which was the band's self-titled debut album.
Song Structure
With a runtime of approximately 7 minutes and 13 seconds, the song is structured with an extended instrumental intro, a common feature in many disco tracks of the era.
Band Members
Other members of T-Connection included Kirk Coakley, David Mackey and Tony Flowers.
Influence and Legacy
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, and has been sampled in numerous tracks across genres, signifying its lasting influence in music.
Live Performances
T-Connection was known for their lively performances, with "Do What You Wanna Do" often being a crowd favorite during their concerts.
Message and Lyrics
The lyrics of "Do What You Wanna Do" encourage listeners to live freely and enjoy their life, aligning with the upbeat and carefree attitude that is often associated with disco music.

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