Get on the Good Foot
James Brown
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Can't pass the people, can't pass the, hit me Ooh, get on down like Uh, I wanna get on the good foot Ho, good foot, I got to get on the good foot, ah Going down to the crib, let all hang out Where soulful people knows, what it's about, ah Going down to the crib and let it all hang out, ah Where soulful people knows, what it's about, ah Where people do the sign and take your hands, ah And dancin' to the music James Brown Band They're dancing on the good foot I got to get on the good foot Got to do it on the good foot Do it with the good foot Said the long hair hippies and the Afro blacks They all get together across the tracks And they party Ho, on the good foot You know they dance on the good foot Dance on the good foot Ain't nothing goin' on now but the rent, ah A whole lotta bills and my money's spent And that's on my bad foot, whoa, uh You know my face gettin' short and I got the blues I got a funky job and I paid my dues on the good foot Ho, on the good foot I got to get on the good foot Hey, on the good foot Get on the good foot, come over Hit it there, you got to, get it, get it Sharper now, uh Come on, get it, ah, huh On the good foot On the good foot Ho, on the good foot Get on the good foot On the good foot On the good foot Ho, get on the good foot On the good foot Get it there, get it there Ho, now bass, play on it now Come on, get it, ah, get it Get on the good foot Ooh, I got to get on the good foot Ooh, get on the good foot, ho Take care of business, sister, I'm your fella
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Written by: FRED WESLEY, JAMES BROWN, JOE MIMS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Get on the Good Foot" is a funk song produced by James Brown himself.
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Album ReleaseThe song is the title track of James Brown's 1972 double album, indicating its key role in the entire project.
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Chart Performance"Get on the Good Foot" peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was his second number one on the R&B charts.
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Industry RecognitionThe song has also been acknowledged by the Music industry as one of James Brown's greatest hits, contributing to his legendary status in soul and funk music.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by James Brown, Fred Wesley, and Joseph Mims, showcasing a collaboration of talents.
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Social Impact"Get on the Good Foot" is often associated with a dance of the same name that became popular in the early 1970s, demonstrating James Brown's influence beyond music.
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Signature StyleThe song features Brown's distinctive funk style with an uptempo beat and heavy emphasis on the first downbeat, also known as 'The One'.
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Cultural ReferencesIn popular culture, the song and its associated dance have been mentioned multiple times - such as Spike Lee's film biography of Malcolm X where characters perform the 'Good Foot' dance.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Phish and Prince, indicating its enduring popularity and influence.
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Live PerformancesJames Brown often included "Get on the Good Foot" as part of his live performances, and it was a major highlight of his concerts.
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Song MessageThe song's lyrics spread a positive message, telling listeners to discard negativity and 'get on the good foot', a slang phrase which means to get moving optimistically into a better situation.
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LegacyWith its driving beat and catchy refrain, "Get on the Good Foot" remains a definitive track in James Brown's discography, defining the era of funk music.
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