I've Been Working
Van Morrison
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I've been workin' I've been workin' so hard I've been workin' I've been workin' so hard I come home Make love to you, make love to you I've been grindin' I've been grindin' so long I've been grindin' I've been grindin' so long Been up the thruway, down the thruway Up the thruway, down the thruway Up, down, back and up again I said woman, woman, woman, woman, woman Make me feel so good Woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman , woman Make me feel alright Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright I said woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman Make me feel so good Woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman, woman Make me feel alright Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright Make me feel so good Set my soul on fire Set my soul on fire Oooo weee
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song History"I've Been Working" is a song recorded by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Released in 1970, it was part of the full-length album known as "His Band and The Street Choir".
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Album SuccessThe album on which the song appears debuted at #32 on the Billboard 200 chart. This was a significant achievement for Van Morrison and helped solidify his career success.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is largely classified under the genres of R&B and soul with elements of blues. This was characteristic of Morrison's more experimental style during the late 60s and early 70s.
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Unique SoundMuch of the song's unique sound comes from Morrison's signature use of brass instruments, giving it a vibrant and high-energy atmosphere.
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Concert Staple"I've Been Working" was a concert staple during Morrison's 1970 on-stage performances. Its dynamic range and emotional intensity made it a favorite among audiences.
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AllMusic ProfilingThe respected music review website AllMusic, in profiling the album "His Band and the Street Choir," pointed out "I've Been Working" as one of the standout tracks on the record.
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StyleOne of the more energetic and upbeat songs in Van Morrison's discography, "I've Been Working" is an example of the artist's ability to write powerful, rhythm-driven compositions.
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Live VersionsVan Morrison has performed various live versions of "I've Been Working" over the years, with some versions stretching over ten minutes.
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Featured MusiciansAmong the musicians featured on "I've Been Working" are musicians from the band The Street Choir, including John Klingberg on bass and Jack Schroer on saxophone.
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Significance"I've Been Working" is still considered one of Van Morrison's greatest hits, and continues to enjoy regular airtime on classic rock and soul radio stations worldwide.
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