Out of Sight

James Brown

About Out of Sight

"Out of Sight" is a rhythm and blues song recorded by James Brown in 1964. A twelve-bar blues written by Brown under the pseudonym "Ted Wright", the stuttering, staccato dance rhythms and blasting horn section riffs of its instrumental arrangement were an important evolutionary step in the development of funk music. In his 1986 autobiography Brown wrote that "Out of Sight" was another beginning, musically and professionally. My music - and most music - changed with "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", but it really started on "Out of Sight" . .. You can hear the band and me start to move in a whole other direction rhythmically. The horns, the guitars, the vocals, everything was starting to be used to establish all kinds of rhythms at once... I was trying to get every aspect of the production to contribute to the rhythmic patterns. "Out of Sight" was the third single Brown recorded for Smash Records in the midst of a contract dispute with his main label, King. A significant pop hit, it reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #5 on the Cashbox R&B chart. (Billboard had temporarily suspended its R&B listings at the time.) It was also the last song he would record for over a year, as the court's ruling in his dispute with King barred him from making vocal recordings for Smash. 


Year:
2002
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You got your high-heeled sneakers on
Slip-in mules
You got your high-heeled sneakers on
And your slip-in mules
You're more than alright
You know you're out of sight
You got a shapely figure mama
That's keepin' me uptight
You got a shapely figure mama
And keep me uptight
You're too much
You know you're out of sight

Hey, the way you do the things you do
The way you kiss me too
The way you do the things you do
The way you kiss me too
A heart delight, that's what you are
You know you're out of sight

Ho, hey, hey

You got a sweet disposition
Ho, you're always right
You got a sweet disposition
You know you're always right
You know just what you're doin' baby
You know you're out of sight

Ow, you're too much
You're the end
You're so hip baby
You know just where it's at
You're beautiful mama
Most of all, you're honest
There's no doubt, you're out of sight
Out of sight, whoo, wee
Out of sight

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN

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Release Information
"Out Of Sight" was released in 1964. It was a breakthrough hit for James Brown, opening a new phase in his career.
Song Composition
The song was written by James Brown himself. It was a significant departure from his earlier R&B recordings and marked the beginning of his journey towards funk and soul.
Chart Performance
"Out Of Sight" reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was Brown's first top-ten R&B hit since "Try Me" in 1958.
Musical Style
The song featured a strong bassline and upbeat tempo that would become signature elements of Brown's music. It's often considered one of the first funk songs.
Influence on Other Artists
The instrumental interlude of "Out Of Sight" was sampled by rapper LL Cool J for his song "Mama Said Knock You Out."
Film Appearance
"Out Of Sight" was also the title of a film starring Brown and directed by László Benedek released in 1966. The song was heavily featured in the film.
Missing Tape-Recordings
It's said that the master tape for "Out Of Sight" was lost shortly after its release. Therefore, compilation albums have had to source the song from a vinyl record.
Historical Significance
The song is recognized for formally heralding the arrival of funk, a style that would heavily influence the direction of popular music in the years to follow.
Live Performances
"Out Of Sight" has been a staple of James Brown's live performances throughout his career. The high-energy song is a crowd favorite, and its call-and-response theatrics show off Brown's dynamic stage presence.
Cover Versions
Over the years, other artists including Van Morrison, The J. Geils Band, and Robert Palmer have recorded versions of "Out Of Sight."
Album Placement
While "Out Of Sight" is not featured on any of Brown's studio albums, it can nevertheless be found on multiple compilation albums such as "Star Time" and "20 All-Time Greatest Hits!"

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