Out of Sight
James Brown
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You got your high-heeled sneakers on Slip-in mules You got your high-heeled sneakers on And your slip-in mules You're more than alright You know you're out of sight You got a shapely figure mama That's keepin' me uptight You got a shapely figure mama And keep me uptight You're too much You know you're out of sight Hey, the way you do the things you do The way you kiss me too The way you do the things you do The way you kiss me too A heart delight, that's what you are You know you're out of sight Ho, hey, hey You got a sweet disposition Ho, you're always right You got a sweet disposition You know you're always right You know just what you're doin' baby You know you're out of sight Ow, you're too much You're the end You're so hip baby You know just where it's at You're beautiful mama Most of all, you're honest There's no doubt, you're out of sight Out of sight, whoo, wee Out of sight
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Out Of Sight" was released in 1964. It was a breakthrough hit for James Brown, opening a new phase in his career.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by James Brown himself. It was a significant departure from his earlier R&B recordings and marked the beginning of his journey towards funk and soul.
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Chart Performance"Out Of Sight" reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was Brown's first top-ten R&B hit since "Try Me" in 1958.
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Musical StyleThe song featured a strong bassline and upbeat tempo that would become signature elements of Brown's music. It's often considered one of the first funk songs.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe instrumental interlude of "Out Of Sight" was sampled by rapper LL Cool J for his song "Mama Said Knock You Out."
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Film Appearance"Out Of Sight" was also the title of a film starring Brown and directed by László Benedek released in 1966. The song was heavily featured in the film.
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Missing Tape-RecordingsIt's said that the master tape for "Out Of Sight" was lost shortly after its release. Therefore, compilation albums have had to source the song from a vinyl record.
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Historical SignificanceThe song is recognized for formally heralding the arrival of funk, a style that would heavily influence the direction of popular music in the years to follow.
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Live Performances"Out Of Sight" has been a staple of James Brown's live performances throughout his career. The high-energy song is a crowd favorite, and its call-and-response theatrics show off Brown's dynamic stage presence.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, other artists including Van Morrison, The J. Geils Band, and Robert Palmer have recorded versions of "Out Of Sight."
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Album PlacementWhile "Out Of Sight" is not featured on any of Brown's studio albums, it can nevertheless be found on multiple compilation albums such as "Star Time" and "20 All-Time Greatest Hits!"
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