It's a Man's Man's Man's World
James Brown
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This is a man's world, this is a man's world But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl You see, man made the cars to take us over the road Man made the train to carry the heavy load Man made electric light to take us out of the dark Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark This is a man's, man's, man's world But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl Man thinks about our little bitty baby girls and our baby boys Man made them happy, 'cause man made them toys And after man make everything, everything he can You know that man makes money, to buy from other man This is a man's world But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing, not one little thing, without a woman or a girl He's lost in the wilderness He's lost in bitterness, he's lost lost
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Written by: James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" was released in April 1966 as a single.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard R&B chart for 2 weeks.
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Co-WriterThe song was written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Newsome wrote the lyrics based on her own observations of male-dominated society.
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AlbumWhile it's known as a prominent single, the song is also the title track of James Brown's 1966 album, "It's a Man's Man's Man's World."
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Grammy Hall of Fame"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Later SamplesMany artists have sampled this song in their work, including Christina Aguilera and Michael Bublé.
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Movie FeatureThe song was used in the soundtrack for the 2006 film, "Rocky Balboa".
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InfluenceRolling Stone magazine ranked "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" at number 123 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by many artists including Cher, Seal, Alicia Keys, and Etta James.
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Live PerformancesJames Brown performed the song live at the Boston Garden concert in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr's assassination in 1968, a performance often lauded for helping keep peace in Boston.
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ThemesThe lyrics identify men's achievements (invention, art, etc.), but emphasize that these mean nothing without a woman's love.
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Critical ReceptionDespite being a commercial success, the song received mixed critical reviews for its chauvinistic perspective upon release.
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VocalsThe song is notable for featuring Brown's impassioned and melancholic delivery, effectively conveying both awe and yearning.
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InstrumentationThe song combines elements of gospel, soul, and blues, featuring piano, drums, a prominent horn section, and signature rhythmic guitar playing.
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Impact"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is considered a classic and one of Brown's signature songs. It helped further establish him as the "Godfather of Soul."
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