Super Bad
James Brown, The J.B.'s
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Watch me, watch me, I got it, watch me I got it, yeeah, I got somethin' that makes me wanna shouta I got somethin' that tells me what it's all about Huh, I got soul and I'm super bad I got soul, huh, and I'm super bad, huh Now I got a move that tells me what to do Sometimes I tease now I gotta move that tells me what to do Sometimes I feel so nice I wanna try Myself with you, huh, uh I got soul and I'm super bad, huh I'm a lover, I love to do my thing, ha An a, an I don't need no one else Sometimes I feel so nice, good Lord I jump back, I wanna kiss myself I've got soul, huh, and I'm super bad, hey I said I'm super bad Come on, up and down and Round and round, up and down, all around Right on people, huh, let it all hang out If you don't brothers and sisters, then you won't know Ha, what it's all about, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme Gimme, gimme, gimme, yeeaah, ack Uh, come on I got the somethin' that makes me wanna shout I got that thing, tell me what it's all about I got soul, ha, and I'm super bad, heh Got the move that tells me what to do Sometimes I feel so nice, I said I wanna tie myself to a fuse, huh I, I, I, I got soul, heh and I'm super bad Hit me up and down and all around Right on people, heh, let it all hang out If you don't brothers and sisters, then you won't know A what it's all about, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimmie Aayee, uh, come on, come on rap it, come on brother Do the rap it, how about me some trains brother Hey, gimme, huh, gimme, uh, gimme, gimme Some super bad, a super bad brother, ha, heh Super bad uh, come on dance it, come on Super bad, jab, good Lord, super bad Mercy, huh, let me hear ya, super bad
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Super Bad" was released by James Brown in 1970. It was issued as a two-part single at its release.
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Hit PerformanceBoth parts of the "Super Bad" single peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached No.1 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart, showcasing its popularity within the soul and R&B community.
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Album FeatureThe song is also the title track of his album "Super Bad", revealing its importance to that particular collection of songs.
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Notable LyricsThe song contains around 90 words, repeatedly arranged in a way to make the lyrics highly memorable and infectious for listeners.
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Live RecordingThe original release of "Super Bad" was a Live rendition. The studio version did not appear until later. The live version used in the single was recorded in Cincinnati.
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Song ThemeThe song features the theme of individualism and self-affirmation. It focuses on being unapologetically oneself, a theme often found in Brown's repertoire.
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Song LengthThe full-length version of the song is about 9 minutes long, which is considerably longer than most popular song formats, but not uncommon for James Brown's recordings.
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Music CompositionA key aspect of "Super Bad" is its funky rhythm, driven by a powerful horn section and Brown's energetic vocal delivery. The song's groove has made it a favorite among funk music enthusiasts.
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InfluenceThe song has been sampled multiple times in popular culture and has influenced many hip-hop and R&B musicians.
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Band CollaborationLike many of his songs, "Super Bad" was recorded with his longtime collaborators, The J.B.'s, comprising talented musicians like Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker.
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