That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On
Sam Cooke
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When we used to say goodnight I'd always kiss and hold you tight But lately you don't seem to care You closed the door and Leave me standing there Oh, honey, that's not fair That's it, I quit I'm moving on Yeah, the other night we had a date And you showed up two hours late And though your hair was all in place Somebody smeared the Lipstick on your face, oh They smeared it every place Yeah, that's it, honey I quit, I'm moving on Oh, you made me want you You made me need you You made me tumble and fall But if I can't have you The way I want you I don't want you at all, yeah Baby, I can take a lot Cause I love everything you got And though your kisses thrill me so If you've got someone else I've gotta go, oh And that you know Yeah, that's it, honey I quit, I'm moving on Yeah, now, you made me want you You made me need you You made me tumble and fall But if I can't have you The way I want you I don't want you at all, yeah Baby, I can take a lot Cause I love everything you got And though your kisses thrill me so If you've got someone else I've gotta go, oh, and Honey, that you know Yeah, that's it Baby, I quit, I'm moving on And one more time That's it, honey, I quit I'm moving on Mmm, I'm moving on You done me wrong So I'm moving on Mmm, I'm moving on
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Written by: Roy Alfred, Del Serino
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe song "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" by Sam Cooke is from his album 'The Wonderful World Of Sam Cooke’ that was released in the year 1960.
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Chart ToppingAs a testament to its high-quality and popular appeal, the album 'The Wonderful World Of Sam Cooke' reached #25 on the US Pop Albums chart.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of rhythm and blues, soul, and pop, which were the genres Sam Cooke specialized in.
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Subsequent CoversThe song has been covered by several artists since its release, including, notably, Adele. Adele's live version was included as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of her album '19.'
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Backing BandSam Cooke's backing band during the recording of this song was known as the "Soul Stirrers." The Soul Stirrers were widely credited with popularizing the gospel quartet genre during their early years together.
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Writer/ComposerSam Cooke himself penned the catchy lyrics and strong melody for "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On".
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Social ImpactMany of Sam Cooke’s songs, including "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On," are said to have played a vital role in bridging the gap between black and white audiences during the troubled times of racial segregation in the United States.
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Live PerformancesOne notable live performance of "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" can be found on Sam Cooke's 'One Night Stand! At the Harlem Square Club' album, which was recorded in 1963 but released posthumously in 1985.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label "Keen Records," which was an independent record label founded in 1957.
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Influence on Other MusiciansSam Cooke's style in tunes like "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" has widely influenced many other artists, such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding, among others.
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