Use It Up and Wear It Out

Odyssey

About Use It Up and Wear It Out

"Use It Up and Wear It Out" is a song by Odyssey that was released as a single in 1980. It was originally released as the B-side of "Don't Tell Me, Tell Her". When it was re-released as the A-side it would go on to spend twelve weeks in the UK Singles Chart, including two at No.1, but failed to make commercial success in the United States. The song was written by Sandy Linzer and L. Russell Brown, and produced by Linzer. It was the New York-based disco group's only UK No. 1 single, spending two weeks at the top of the charts from July 26 to August 8, 1980, and was their most successful single on the UK Singles Chart. In their native United States, it failed to get into the Hot 100. However along with the track "Don't Tell Me, Tell Her", "Use It Up And Wear It Out" went to number six on the US Billboard Disco Top 100 chart. The song was produced by Sandy Linzer and was arranged and conducted by Ray Chew. The song was also released in 1980 as a 12" single. 


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Shake shake your body down
Oh shake
Skae your bod down
Oh shake

Everybody - all you people gather 'round
And get your body busy - move it up and groove it down
We're gonna use it up - gonna wear it out
Ain't nothin' left in this whole world I care about
I said one two three shake your body down
(Shake it down to me)
One two three shake your body down to me
(Shake it down to me)
One two three shake your body down
(Shake it down to me)
One two three oh shake
Bussy bodys - body's lookin' good tonight
You got that hungry feelin' for some love and it's alright
It's alright
It's alright
We're gonna use it up - wear it out
Ain't nothin' left in this whole world I care about
I said one two three shake your body down
(Shake it on down to me)

Use it up - wear it out
Ain't nothin' left in this whole world I care about
I said one two three shake your body down
(Shake it down to me)
Do it all night
Do it all night long
Do it all night long
Do it all night

Do it all night long
Gonna use it up - gonna wear it out
Ain't nothin' left in this whole world I care about
Gonna used it up - gonna wear it out
Ain't nothin' left in this whole world I care about
I said one two three shake your body down
(Shake it on down to me)
One two three shake your body down to me
(Shake it on down to me)
One two three shake your body down
(Shake it on down to me)
One two three oh shake

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Written by: LAWRENCE RUSSELL BROWN, SANDY LINZER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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21 facts about this song

Origination
The song "Use It Up and Wear It Out" is a studio release by the American group, Odyssey.
Release date
It was released in April 1980 as single and also appears in the album "Hang Together."
Chart Performance
"Use It Up and Wear It Out" topped the UK Albums Chart for two weeks, becoming Odyssey's only UK number one hit.
Genre Type
The song falls under the genre of soul, pop, and disco music, merging captivating vocals with a vibrant rhythm.
Song's Message
The song essentially conveys a message of making the most of life – with lyrics urging listeners to live fully and exhaust their potentials.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the group performing with crowd interaction. Despite its simplicity, the video is acclaimed for the energetic performance.
Sales
The song was so popular during its time that it became a Gold-certified single in the U.K, signifying sales of over 500,000 copies.
Song Length
"Use It Up and Wear It Out" runs for 5 minutes and 43 seconds, relatively longer than the typical song duration.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Pat & Mick in 1989, who took it to number 22 in the UK Singles Chart.
Legacy
Even after four decades since its release, "Use It Up and Wear It Out" is still played regularly on radio stations that celebrate '70s and '80s tunes.
Songwriters
The song was composed by Sandy Linzer, who co-wrote many of Odyssey's hits, and L. Russell Brown.
Song Background
"Use It Up And Wear It Out" is a single by the New York-based group Odyssey that was released in 1980.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant success in the UK, where it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for two weeks in July 1980.
Dance Routine
The song is well-known for its unique dance routine, involving turning 180 degrees clockwise between each "shake it up, shake it up" chorus.
Genre
This song is considered a classic anthem of the post-disco era, blending elements of disco, funk, R&B, and pop.
Group's Legacy
Although Odyssey only had minor success in their home country, the United States, they became big hits in the UK, with "Use It Up And Wear It Out" being one of their most impactful songs.
Creative Team
"Use It Up And Wear It Out" was written by Sandy Linzer and L. Russell Brown, two songwriters who have also collaborated with other popular music acts like The Four Seasons and Dawn.
The Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are essentially encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest - to use up and wear out everything they've got, rather than waiting for the perfect moment.
12" Vinyl Single
The original 12" vinyl single version of "Use It Up And Wear It Out" is nearly 6 and half minutes long, showcasing the group's intricate production and arrangement skills.
Other Versions
The song has been covered by several artists and groups, including Pat and Mick, who reached number 22 in the UK chart with their version in 1989.
Later Success
It wasn't until 2005, 25 years after its original release, that "Use It Up And Wear It Out" was re-released on a compilation album, re-igniting its popularity.

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