Get It Right

Aretha Franklin

About Get It Right

"Get It Right" is a soulful boogie song written by Luther Vandross and Marcus Miller which was an R&B hit for Aretha Franklin in 1983. Released from the album of the same title, it reached number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in August 1983 and peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single reached number nine on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 74 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1994
4:15
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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)

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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

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Get it right
(Do it till you get it) till you get it
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(Do it till you get it) Do it till you get it
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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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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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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.
Release
The song was released in the year 1983 under the Arista Records label.
Production
"Get It Right" was composed and produced by Luther Vandross, showcasing his talent not only in singing but also in songwriting and producing.
Album
"Get It Right" was the title track for Aretha Franklin's 1983 album of the same name.
Musical Style
This track is recognized for its dance-oriented sound and is often categorized as R&B and soul music.
Chart Progress
Though 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.
Notable Achievements
In the R&B category, the song was more successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Critical Reviews
Critics loved the mix of Vandross's smooth, contemporary R&B style with Franklin's soulful vocal prowess.
Influence
This song, like many others of Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, influenced many young singers and has been sampled by artists in their tracks.
Live Performances
Both 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.
Legacy
Despite 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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