I Can't Turn You Loose

Otis Redding

About I Can't Turn You Loose

"I Can't Turn You Loose" is a song written and first recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released as the B-side to his 1965 single "Just One More Day". The up-tempo song became a bigger hit on the US R&B chart than its A-side and was one of Redding's signature songs and often appeared in his live performances. In 1968, the Chambers Brothers' version of this song reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The 1968 version of the song was used as the opening music for the 1968 American TV series, the Ann-Margret Show. The sped up version was also used as the introduction music to live performances by The Blues Brothers. The song serves as the entrance theme for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team. 


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Huh I cant turn you loose now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
Oh I can't turn you loose now
If I do I'm gonna loose my life
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shakin' mama, I told ya
I'm in love with only you
Gotta baby do it baby why don't ya
I'll give ya everything you want

Gotta, gotta
Keep on holdin' on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta keep on holdin' on

I cant turn you loose now
I'm in love with the prettiest thing
I never, never turn you loose now
Because of all the sweet love she brings
I can't turn you loose to nobody
I love you baby, yes I do
Give shaking mama,
I told ya I'm in love with only you
Gotta, do it baby why don't ya
I'll give ya everything you want

Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin' on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta keep a grip on you
Gotta gotta keep on holdin' on

I know you think I'm gonna stop now
But we ain't gonna stop it now
One more time

Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin' on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta keep on holdin' on

Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin' on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta keep on holdin' on

Everybody want it
Everybody can have it
Gotta, gotta gotta, gotta s
Oo, soo hold on,
I'm comin'
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Get a grip
Can't turn you loose
Hold on, I'm comin'
Gotta, gotta, gotta
Get a grip
Can't turn you loose
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Gotta get a grip on you baby
Gotta, gotta gotta
Gotta, gotta gotta
We're groovin', groovin'

Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Never gonna turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
Gotta gotta
Keep on holdin on
Gotta get a grip
Can't turn you loose

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Otis Redding

Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. Considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues, and one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, his singing style influenced other soul artists of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the short-living and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, he wrote and recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Steve Cropper, which became the first posthumous number-one record on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts after his death in a plane crash. The Dock of the Bay reached number one on the UK A… more »

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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.
Otis Redding's Identity
Otis 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.
Billboard Chart Position
The 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.
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.
Song Composition
The 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.
Use as a Show Opener
The song was frequently used by Otis Redding as an opener at his live performances, establishing it as a significant part of his musical repertoire.
Legacy and Covers
The 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.
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.
Impact on Otis Redding's Career
The 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.
Music Awards
Although 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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