You Got That Right
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Well I've heard lots of people say They're gonna settle down You don't see their faces And they don't come around Well I'm not that way I got to move along I like to drink and to dance all night Comes to a fix not afraid to fight You got that right Said, you got that right Sure got that right Seems so long I been out on my own Travel light and I'm always alone Guess I was born with a travelin' bone When my times up, I'll hold my own You won't find me in an old folks home You got that right Well you got that right Said, you got that right Sure got that right I tried everything in my life Things I like I try 'em twice You got that right Sure got that right Travelin' around the world, just singing my song I got to go, Lord I can't stay long Here comes that ol' travelin' jones once again I like to drink and to dance all night Comes to a fix not afraid to fight You got that right Said, you got that right Well you got that right Sure got that right
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Written by: RONNIE VAN ZANT, STEVE GAINES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"You Got That Right" is a song from Lynyrd Skynyrd's fifth studio album, "Street Survivors," released in 1977.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1978, showing its popularity among listeners.
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Final SingleInterestingly, "You Got That Right" was the final single that was released prior to the plane crash that caused the death of the band's lead vocalist, Ronnie Van Zant, along with other members of the band.
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Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines VocalsThis song is particularly known for having the vocals of both Ronnie Van Zant and the recently joined guitarist Steve Gaines. It's one of the few tracks where Gaines can be heard sharing lead vocals with Van Zant.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song reflect a declared resilience, with themes of positive thinking and perseverance in the face of adversity, aligning with the Southern Rock genre's typical ethos of grit and determination.
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Subsequent PerformancesAfter the plane crash in 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd took a hiatus and when they came back, "You Got That Right" continued to be a part of their setlist, with Johnny Van Zant performing his elder brother's (Ronnie Van Zant) parts.
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The Single's B-SideThe B-side of the "You Got That Right" single is "I Never Dreamed."
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Live PerformancesAlthough widely popular among fans, the song was rarely performed live before the band's plane crash.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists in different styles demonstrating its wide-reaching impact in the world of music.
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Reception"You Got That Right" remains one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's well-loved songs, praised for its driving rhythm, memorable hook, and the sharp performances of Van Zant and Gaines.
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