Get It Right
Aretha Franklin
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Alright gang let's start from number one Let's throw down till it's done Let's get this thing to working There's no reason to wait The time is now to start We all could use the change Hey, from right now till the dawn We gon' really carry on We won't stop Not until we get it right Out to be on the one It's not over till it's done It's going to be so good when we get it right Got to be willing to try Even if we get up early And we work over time Do it till you get it right It's an incredible high There's no limit to what's in it It's your's and mine So let's do it till we get it, get it right Till we get it (make it shout, toss it, turn you inside out), oh, oh Do it till we get it (stay with it and get it right) Do it till we get it (never stop, we could take it to the top), oh...oh Do it till we get it (take the time, get it right) I know just how to do it To make it really nice There's no mystery to it Here's how you get it right Well, you make it scream, you make it shout Toss it, turn it inside out Never quit, stay with it And get it right Don't give up, never stop We can take it to the top If we just take the time To get it right Oh, don't give up now We can make it, we can take it Right to the top Hey, and never stop Honey, let's reach for the sky If we keep believing We can never go to high Yeah, let's give it a try Come on let's keep reaching up Believe if it lasts forever It's never too much No way to get enough Do it till we get it right Even if it takes from morning Till way into night We've got do it till we get it, get it right Till we get it (make it shout, toss it, turn you inside out), oh, oh Do it till we get it (stay with it and get it right) Do it till we get it (never stop, we could take it to the top), oh...oh Do it till we get it (take the time, get it right) Do it till you get it (get it, get it right) get it right Do it till you get it (get it, get it right) get it right Do it till you get it (get it) get it, get it, oh yeah Do it till you get it (get it, get it right) get it right (Do it till you get it) till you get it Get it right (Do it till you get it) till you get it Get it right (Do it till you get it) till you get it Get it right (Do it till you get it) Do it till you get it Get it right Till we get it (make it shout, toss it, turn you inside out), oh, oh Do it till we get it (stay with it and get it right) Do it till we get it (never stop, we could take it to the top), oh, oh Do it till we get it (take the time, get it right) and get it right Do it till you get it (get it, get it right)
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Written by: Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Collaboration"Get It Right" is a duet song performed by the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin and the 'King of R&B' Luther Vandross.
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ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1983 under the Arista Records label.
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Production"Get It Right" was composed and produced by Luther Vandross, showcasing his talent not only in singing but also in songwriting and producing.
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Album"Get It Right" was the title track for Aretha Franklin's 1983 album of the same name.
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Musical StyleThis track is recognized for its dance-oriented sound and is often categorized as R&B and soul music.
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Chart ProgressThough it may not be among Franklin's or Vandross's most famous tracks, the song experienced moderate chart success. It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Notable AchievementsIn the R&B category, the song was more successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Critical ReviewsCritics loved the mix of Vandross's smooth, contemporary R&B style with Franklin's soulful vocal prowess.
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InfluenceThis song, like many others of Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, influenced many young singers and has been sampled by artists in their tracks.
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Live PerformancesBoth Franklin and Vandross were renowned for their live vocal performances. While it's unclear whether they performed "Get It Right" live together, they both included the song in individual performances.
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LegacyDespite its relative obscurity compared to some of their other hits, "Get It Right" is still remembered by fans as a key collaboration between two of the greatest R&B and soul artists in history.
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