Jump to It

Aretha Franklin

About Jump to It

"Jump to It" is a 1982 song by American recording artist Aretha Franklin. The track is from her Gold-certified 1982 album, Jump to It, produced by Luther Vandross. The song was written by Vandross and Marcus Miller and features background vocals performed by Vandross and Cissy Houston. The single reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, remaining there for four consecutive weeks. "Jump to It" was Franklin's biggest pop hit since 1974, peaking at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1982. The upbeat song also reached No. 4 on the Billboard dance chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award and several American Music Awards. 


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Jump, jump, jump to it
Jump, jump, jump to it
Jump, jump, jump to it
Jump, jump, jump to it

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girl, I got to go
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I got to go now, really
Yeah, I'm kinda in a hurry
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Uh-huh, here's the reason why

Jump, jump, jump to it
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, ho, ho, ooh, ho, ooh, ho, shabba, doda, la, dwee, da)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(do, do, dwee, do, do, do, dwee, do, do)
(Dwee, do, do, dwee, do, do, dwee, do, do, dwee)
(Huh, huh, huh)
Jump, jump, jump to it (He, baby, baby)

My baby loves me
He told me that
And I never question
That point or fact

There is no fighting
Scandal or shame
Uh, he really moves me
Drives me insane

I can't talk to you now, girl, I got love to get
When my baby calls I got jump to it
I'm in a hurry, there's love to get
When my baby calls I jump, jump, jump to it

Jump, jump, jump to it
(Oh, ho, oh, ho, oh)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, ooh, huh, huh, huh)

I just can't wait till
Today at four
That's when my sweet thing
Said he would call

Please don't keep me waitin'
It's 3:59
Ring-ding, hello, baby
Oh, come please be mine

Girl, I can't talk to you now, I got love to give
When my baby calls I got jump to it
I'm in a hurry, there's love to get
When my baby calls I jump, jump, jump, to it

Jump, jump, jump to it
(Oh, ho, oh, ho, oh, ho, oh, yeah)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, ho, ho, ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, now)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(I got to zip and I jump, jump, jump to it, oh)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(I really flip and I jump, jump, jump to it, oh, ho, huh)

Now Kelly (Jump to it)
You know when we talk we have a lot of fun, don't we, girl
Dishin' out the dirt on everybody
And givin' each other the 411 on who drop kicked who this week
You know what I'm talkin' â??bout

When my baby call, shout dee, dee, dee, dee (Jump to it)
Ooh, oh, ho, 
When my baby calls, sha, wee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee
Dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, dee, uh-huh

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah yeah yeah)
Oh, oh, ho, ho, oh, ho, uh, 
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Huh

Jump, jump, jump to it
(I really flip and I jump, jump, jump to it)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Oh)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(ho, ho, boy, and I jump, jump, jump to it)
Jump, jump, jump to it
Jump to it (Oh)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(I really skip and I jump, jump, jump to it)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, boy)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ho, ho, and I jump, jump, jump to it)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, when my baby calls)

Jump, jump, jump to it

Jump, jump, jump to it
(I really flip and I jump, jump, jump to it)
Jump, jump, jump to it
(Ooh, ho)

Jump, jump, jump to it
(Uh-huh, yeah, and I jump and I jump and I jump)
(Jump, jump, jump, jump, jump, jump to it)
(Ooh, yeah) Jump, jump, jump to it (Hey)

Jump, jump, jump to it

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller

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6 facts about this song

Artist Information
1. "Jump to It" is sung by "Aretha Franklin" who is often referred to as the "Queen of Soul." 2. Luther Vandross was the producer of the song and contributed a lot to its soulful energy and flow.
Release Details
3. "Jump to It" was released in 1982 as the lead single from her album of the same name. 4. The song marked a comeback for Franklin as her previous five albums had not been commercially successful.
Chart Performance
5. The song was a hit and reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart for five weeks. 6. It reached number 24 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cultural Impact
7. This song revitalized Franklin's career in the 1980s and paved the way for future success. 8. It brought Vandross his first big career break, laying the foundation for his successful solo career.
Record Label
9. The record label for "Jump to It" is Arista.
Miscellaneous Information
10. The song is quintessentially an R&B soul song, written in collaboration by Vandross and Marcus Miller. 11. The song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 25th Grammy Awards in 1983. 12. The music video for the song was also a hit and showcased Franklin in a comedic light as she gets ready to meet a potential suitor. 13. In 2012, Glee covered the song in the episode "Dance with Somebody". 14. The song discussed the excitement and whirlwind of meeting someone new, staying true to the pure R&B and soul roots of Aretha. 15. “Jump To It” remains one of Aretha’s best-selling singles and was a fan-favorite at live concerts.

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