I Can't Turn You Loose
Otis Redding
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Huh, I can't turn you loose now If I do, I'm gonna lose my life Ah, I can't ever turn you loose now If I do, I'm gonna lose my life I can't turn you loose to nobody, ha 'Cause I love you baby, yes I do now Ooh, baby hip-shaking mama, I told ya Honey, I'm in love with only you Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya? I'm gonna give ya everything that you wanna I gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta Keep on, honey baby Never, never gonna turn you loose Keep on, keep on holding on Gotta gotta I can't turn you loose now I'm in love, now, with the prettiest thing, ooh I never, never turn you loose now Because the sweet love she bring me I said I can't turn you loose to nobody, baby I love you baby, yes I do Ooh, hip-shaking mama, I love ya Huh, I'm in love with only you Honey, baby, do it baby why don't ya And I'm gonna give ya everything you want Gotta, gotta ha Keep, keep on holding on ha Never gonna turn you loose now Never gonna lose you, babe I can't turn you loose Never, I'm never gonna turn to you loose I'm gonna keep holding on, turn you loose Gonna keep a grip on ya I can't turn you loose Early in the morning, gonna hold ya Early in the evening, and I'm gonna hold ya Never turn you loose Never gonna turn ya Gotta keep a hold on Hold on to my baby Got to, got to, got to Got to, got to, got to Keep-a, keep on grooving
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Written by: Otis Redding
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10 facts about this song
Origins"I Can't Turn You Loose" is a song originally written, recorded, and performed by Otis Redding in 1965.
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Otis Redding's IdentityOtis Redding is known as the "King of Soul," making him one of the most influential singers chiefly recognized for transforming soul music during the 1960s.
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Billboard Chart PositionThe song reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1965, thus achieving commercial success.
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Recording Session"I Can't Turn You Loose" was recorded and released in 1965 during one session at the Memphis-based Stax Records, mostly consisted of rhythm and blues material.
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Song CompositionThe song was able to capture Otis Redding's raw, passionate vocal delivery. Its lively and robust rhythm & blues instrumental structure remains one of its highlighted features.
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Use as a Show OpenerThe song was frequently used by Otis Redding as an opener at his live performances, establishing it as a significant part of his musical repertoire.
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Legacy and CoversThe Chambers Brothers, an American soul band, covered "I Can't Turn You Loose" on their 1967 album "The Time Has Come." Their version of the song was well-received and commonly associated with their work.
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Use in Film and TV"I Can't Turn You Loose" has been featured in several films and television shows, including 'The Blues Brothers,' thereby gaining a wider audience base and furthering its popularity.
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Impact on Otis Redding's CareerThe success of "I Can't Turn You Loose" helped establish Otis Redding as a soul superstar and acted as a catalyst to his international fame, solidifying his career in the soul music industry.
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Music AwardsAlthough it didn't win any awards at the time of its release, "I Can't Turn You Loose" has since become an iconic song, considered one of Otis Redding's most memorable and influential tracks.
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