Testify
Parliament
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Friends, inquisitive friends Are asking me what's come over me There's been a change (there's been a change) And it's oh so plain to see Love just walked in on me And it's taken me by surprise Happiness surrounds me You can see it in my eyes Now it was just a little while ago My life was was incomplete I was down so doggone low Had to look up at my feet Don't you know that I just want to testify What your love has done for me I just want to testify What your love has done for me Once I was a hollow man In which a lonely heart did dwell You know love came creeping upon me Bringing life to an empty shell Now I heard so many times before That your love could be so bad I just want to tell you people It's the best love I ever had Don't you know that I just want to testify What your love has done for me I just want to testify What your love has done for me Ooh, ooh luscious Sure been delicious to me Ooh, ooh luscious Sure been delicious to me I just want to testify What your love has done for me I just want to testify What your love has done for me
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Written by: DERON TAYLOR, GEORGE S CLINTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Release DataParliament released the song "Testify" in 1974 as part of their album "Up for the Down Stroke."
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Band CompositionThe Parliament was one of the most popular funk ensembles of the 1970s, being the vehicle of leader George Clinton.
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Song Composition"Testify" was written by George Clinton, Deron Taylor, and George D. Jackson.
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Funk InfluenceAs with other tracks on "Up for the Down Stroke", "Testify" is known for its heavy funk sound that blended rock, jazz, and soul elements.
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Inspirational Content"Testify" was a reworking of a song by The Parliaments (predecessor of Parliament) from 1967, offering a strong example of George Clinton's capability to recycle and reinvent elements from his previous songs.
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Genre ClassificationThe song fits under the genre of Funk and Soul.
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Artist RecognitionThe lead singers on the track are George Clinton, Fuzzy Haskins, Calvin Simon, and Ray Davis.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded the lyrics for "Testify", praising their vivacity, humor, and the smooth blend of political awareness with infectious energy.
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Commercial Success"Testify" was one of the standout tracks on the album "Up for the Down Stroke", which reached #17 on the Billboard R&B albums chart.
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Cultural ImpactEven today, "Testify" is known as one of the classics of the funk genre, and has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, reflecting its long-lasting impact in the music industry.
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