Back on My Feet Again
The Foundations
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Yeah, you can pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes To end all the heartaches Pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes To end all the heartaches In my life, there's been nobody Who ever cared a bit about me I was the one guy deserving love But every time it seemed to be found To be the one guy, rightly hurt in love Who ended up flat on the ground (Flat on the ground) You can pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes To end all the heartaches Pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes To end all the heartaches Tried so hard to take it cool and easy When everything seems to go wrong I was the one guy deserving love But every time it seemed to be found To be the one guy, rightly hurt in love Who ended up flat on his back (Flat on his back) You can pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes To end all the heartaches Pick me up, baby And put me back, back on my feet again I've made this life of mine sweet again Yes, you got what it takes
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Written by: TONY MACAULAY, JOHN MACLEOD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Back on My Feet Again" by The Foundations was released in 1968.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song charted at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, one of the highest rankings for the band.
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Notable CreatorThe song was written by popular songwriter Tony Macaulay who has also written for numerous other successful groups and artists.
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Band's Unique FoundationThe Foundations were unique for their time as they were a multi-racial group, which was less common in the UK of the 60s.
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Genre BlendThe band, and by extension this song, is notable for its blend of soul, pop, and Motown influences.
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US RecognitionWhile "Back on My Feet Again" didn't impact the US charts heavily, the Foundations are better known in the US for their #1 hit, "Build Me Up Buttercup."
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Band's Signature SoundThe dominant, bass-heavy sound that The Foundations are known for is well portrayed in "Back on My Feet Again."
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Lineup ChangesBy the time "Back on My Feet Again" was released, the band had already undergone several lineup changes.
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ArchivesThe song is considered a classic and can now be found on several compilation albums of the best 60s music.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by other artists, including renowned American singer and songwriter Michael Bolton.
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Resurgence"Back on My Feet Again" gained a resurgence in popularity after it was included in the soundtrack for the 2011 British drama film, 'Toast'.
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Music InfluenceDespite not reaching the top of the charts, the song is often recognized for its influence in bridging the genre gap between pop and soul.
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