Back on My Feet Again

The Foundations

About Back on My Feet Again

"Back on My Feet Again" is the second single released by the Foundations. It was the follow-up to their hit single "Baby, Now That I've Found You". It was written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod and produced by Tony Macaulay. It charted at number 18 in the UK The B-side of the single, "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving", was written by Rick Jones. and also in Ireland. It reached #58 in the U. S. Clem Curtis was the lead vocalist on this song. A re-recorded version featuring Clem Curtis's replacement, Colin Young, appeared on the Marble Arch album.  


Year:
2001
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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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The Foundations

The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" (a Number One hit in the UK Singles Chart and Canada, and subsequently Top 10 in the US), written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" (a number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 in Canada), co-written by Macaulay with Mike d'Abo, at the time the lead vocalist with Manfred Mann. The group was the first multi-racial group to have a number 1 hit in the UK in the 1960s. more »

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Written by: TONY MACAULAY, JOHN MACLEOD

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Back on My Feet Again" by The Foundations was released in 1968.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song charted at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, one of the highest rankings for the band.
Notable Creator
The song was written by popular songwriter Tony Macaulay who has also written for numerous other successful groups and artists.
Band's Unique Foundation
The Foundations were unique for their time as they were a multi-racial group, which was less common in the UK of the 60s.
Genre Blend
The band, and by extension this song, is notable for its blend of soul, pop, and Motown influences.
US Recognition
While "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."
Band's Signature Sound
The dominant, bass-heavy sound that The Foundations are known for is well portrayed in "Back on My Feet Again."
Lineup Changes
By the time "Back on My Feet Again" was released, the band had already undergone several lineup changes.
Archives
The song is considered a classic and can now be found on several compilation albums of the best 60s music.
Notable Cover
The song has been covered by other artists, including renowned American singer and songwriter Michael Bolton.
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'.
Music Influence
Despite 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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