Lost Someone
James Brown
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Heeeeeyow Think about the sacrifices that I made for you. Think about the good things I done for you. Now think of all the bad things I tried not to do baby baby. Think of all the wrong things you did to me too. come on Think about the good things baby. Think about the wrong things maybe. Think baby about the right things. Think about the outta sight things. Lady before you leave me realize im the one who loves you. How much of all your happiness can I really claim. How many tears have you shed for which I was to blame. I I I don't remember what they brought. I tried so hard to please you , at least that's what I thought. come on. Think about the good things baby. Think about the wrong things maybe. Think about the the things I wouldn't do. Think what I done for you. Lady before you leave me realize I'm the one who loves you. heeeeeey! Think of all the sacrifices I made for you. Think of all the good things wooo hoooo Think of all the bad things I tried not to do. When you get tired of me think about the good things done for you. Come on reeee! Think babe about the good things. Think just sit on down and. Think just sit on down and. Think just sit on down. Think think think heey heeeeeey. Think just think on baby. Think if you getting tired. Think sit on down. Think sit ahhhh. Think heeyy think heyyyy Think baby think yeah. Think about the sacrifices I made for you. Think about the hard times I spent with you. Now think about the good things now think about the good things. Come on now. Think think baby. Think and don't you forget to. Think hey heyy. never never never make me fret. Think think think. Think heyy heeey Think and don't you forget. Think how much of your happiness. Think can I really claim. Think
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Written by: BOBBY BYRD, JAMES BROWN, LLOYD EUGENE STALLWORTH
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
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10 facts about this song
Release Fact"Lost Someone" was released as a single by James Brown in November 1961 through King Records.
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Chart Performance FactThe song achieved significant popularity, reaching No. 2 on Billboard's R&B chart and No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album Inclusion Fact"Lost Someone" is also included in James Brown's live album "Live at the Apollo" which was recorded in 1962 and released in 1963.
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Songwriting FactThe song was co-written by James Brown himself along with band members Bobby Byrd and Lloyd Stallworth.
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Notable Performance FactThe live performance of "Lost Someone" at the Apollo is notably extended to over ten minutes, with James Brown interacting with the audience and demonstrating his effective showmanship.
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Cover Versions FactVarious artists have covered "Lost Someone", expressing their respect for James Brown and their appreciation of the song.
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Historic Significance Fact"Lost Someone" is often referred to by music critics and historians as one of the key milestones in the development of Brown's "proto-funk" sound.
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Music Style FactThe song is noteworthy for its dramatic vocal style, soulful rhythm, and emotional intensity, which was a testament to James Brown's reputation as "The Godfather of Soul".
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Emotional Connection FactCritics often feel that with "Lost someone" James Brown laid bare the emotional depth of his soul.
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Album Success FactThe "Live at the Apollo" album, featuring the recording of "Lost Someone," is often acknowledged as one of the greatest live albums ever made, symbolizing the energy and raw emotion in Brown's performances.
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