Get Down

Gilbert O'Sullivan

About Get Down

"Get Down" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, from his 1973 album I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter. Released as a single, it spent two weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in April 1973, was also a number-one hit in Ireland and was a top-ten hit in the United States and Canada. The song was originally used by O'Sullivan as a piano warm-up tune, but was eventually extended into a full song and released as a single; O'Sullivan recorded and released the song as a change from his more melancholy pieces. Believed to be an order from O'Sullivan to his dog ("Get Down!"), the singer is actually referring to a girl in the song behaving as a dog jumping on him, hence the request to "get down". In 2006 British dance group Malibu Sneakers recorded a dance version of the song entitled "Get Down Again" which reached number 42 in the UK Singles Chart. In 2008 it was released as a vinyl 12", including a vocal remix by Raul Rincon. The song was used in the 2013 film The Harry Hill Movie. According to Rick Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band the song was the inspiration for the 1975 disco hit Get Down Tonight. 


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1973
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Told you once before
And I won't tell you no more
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round

You give me the creeps
When you jump on your feet
So get down, get down, get down
Keep your hands to yourself 
I'm strictly out of  bounds

Once upon a time I drank a little wine
Was as happy  as could be, happy  as could be
Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof
Baby what do you think you're doin' to me

Told you once before
And I won't tell you no more
So get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round, around
I still want you around

I don't give a damn
And I'd  like you if  you can to 
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

Gilbert O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish-English singer-songwriter, best known for his early 1970s hits "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". The music magazine Record Mirror voted him the No. 1 UK male singer of 1972. more »

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Written by: Gilbert O'Sullivan

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10 facts about this song

Singer/Songwriter
"Get Down" is a track by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. O’Sullivan is renowned for his distinctively quirky style and catchy pop melodies.
Chart Success
The song demonstrated considerable success on the charts. It comfortably topped the UK Singles Chart in 1973, scoring O'Sullivan his second UK number one, following "Alone Again (Naturally)" in 1972.
Internationally Known
Besides its popularity in the UK, "Get Down" further achieved impressive rankings worldwide, charting in the top ten in several countries, including Germany, Japan, and Australia.
Playful Lyrics
The song's lyrics use an interesting metaphoric play on a common command to dogs ("get down") as a way of expressing a woman's control over a man. O'Sullivan's lyrics are witty and filled with humour.
Grammy Nomination
"Get Down" is not just popular among fans but was critically acclaimed. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1973.
TV Appearance
"Get Down" was regularly performed by O'Sullivan on UK TV shows in the '70s such as Top of the Pops and The Two Ronnies' Christmas Special.
Presence in Popular Culture
The song has made appearances in various films and television series decades after its release. For example, it appears in the soundtrack for the 2013 film, "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues".
Not the Album's Lead Single
Despite its immense popularity, "Get Down" was actually the second single from O'Sullivan's album I'm A Writer, Not A Fighter. The first single was "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day".
Remains a Fan-Favourite
Even after decades since its release, "Get Down" continues to be a fan favorite. O'Sullivan often includes it in his live setlists.
A Different Type of Love Song
Unlike many of his contemporaries' songs that bemoan lost love or aim for romantic idealism, O'Sullivan's "Get Down" is perhaps one of the first chart hits about a man being ruled by a woman, a refreshing change of pace for the early 70s.

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