Do Right
Paul Davis
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I know that he gave his life for me Set all our spirits free So I want to do right want to do right All of my life I never dreamed I could be holding you Well he's making my dreams come true So I want to do right, want to do right I want to do right, oh [Chorus:] You've got to do right Yes, you've got to do right And he'll be your guiding light But you've got to do right And he'll be your guiding light Listen to me people! I used to say Love was just game we play Now I see it in a different way So I want to do right I've got to do right I never knew I could be holding you Well he's making my dreams come true So I want to do right, want to do right I want to do right [Chorus] Listen to me people! Well we just can't keep on livin' like we're livin' We just can't keep on (livin' like we're livin') Just can't keep on pushing to the limit We just can't (can't keep on) Just can't keep on livin' like we're livin' We just can't keep on (livin' like we're livin') Just can't keep on pushing to the limit We just can't (can't keep on) (Just can't keep on) Just can't keep on (Just can't keep on) Living like we're living (Just can't keep on) No we just can't! Just can't keep on livin' like we're livin' We just can't keep on Just can't keep on pushing to the limit We just can't Don't you know we've got to do right Oh-oh (do right), don't you know (do right) And he'll be your guiding light, oooh.
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Written by: DAVIS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Do Right" by Paul Davis was composed by J. Fred Knobloch and Paul Davis himself.
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Album InclusionThis song is from the album "Cool Night," which was released in 1981, marking Davis' seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceIt topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts in the United States, peaking at number 1.
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Genre Classification"Do Right" is typically classified under soft rock and pop, creating a soothing and catchy melody that is easy on the ears.
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Career InfluenceThe success of "Do Right" helped revitalize Paul Davis' career in the early 1980s after a short slump in the late 1970s.
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CollaboratorJ. Fred Knobloch, the co-writer of "Do Right," is a known musician, songwriter, and producer, contributing to the unique sound of the song.
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Personal ConnectionMany of Paul Davis' songs, including "Do Right," contain intimate and personal lyrics, leading his fans to speculate that they reflect his own life experiences.
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Melodic StyleThe song carries Davis's signature smooth melody and soft vocals, adding to the relaxed and comforting aura of the song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Cool Night" that included "Do Right" did quite well, reaching number 52 on the Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popularity, "Do Right" has been covered by various artists over the years, testament to its enduring appeal.
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Worldwide RecognitionBesides its success in the U.S., the song was also received warmly in other countries such as Canada, strengthening Davis' reputation as a globally recognized artist.
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Lost OpportunityAlthough "Do Right" is now considered a significant contribution to Davis' discography, it surprisingly was not released as a single, rather it gained popularity and recognition over time.
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Lifetime AchievementPaul Davis is known for his string of hits in the 70s and 80s, with "Do Right" considered one of his top numbers.
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