I Just Want to Celebrate
Rare Earth
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One, two, three, four I just want to celebrate another day of livin' I just want to celebrate another day of life I put my faith in the people But the people let me down So I turned the other way And I carry on, anyhow That's why I'm telling you I just want to celebrate, yeah, yeah Another day of living, yeah I just want to celebrate another day of life Had my hand on the dollar bill And the dollar bill flew away But the sun is shining down on me And it's here to stay That's why I'm telling you I just want to celebrate, yeah, yeah Another day of living, yeah I just want to celebrate another day of livin' I just want to celebrate another day of life Don't let it all get you down, no, no Don't let it turn you around and around and around, no Well, I can't be bothered with sorrow And I can't be bothered with hate, no, no I'm using up the time but feeling fine, every day That's why I'm telling you I just want to celebrate Oh, yeah I just want to celebrate another day Oh, I just want to celebrate another day of livin' I just want to celebrate another day of life Don't let it all get you down, no, no Don't let it turn you around and around, and around, and around And around, and round, and round Round, round, round, round Round, round, round, round Round, round, round, round Don't go round I just want to celebrate I just want to celebrate Well, I just want to celebrate Said I just want to celebrate (celebrate) I just want to celebrate (I want to celebrate) I just want to celebrate (I got to celebrate) I just want to celebrate
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Written by: DINO FEKARIS, NICK ZESSES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"I Just Want to Celebrate" was released in 1971 as part of Rare Earth's album "One World".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant success, reaching #7 on the Pop Singles chart and #24 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Band's Achievement"I Just Want to Celebrate" is one of the band's most popular songs along with "Get Ready" and "Hey Big Brother".
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Musical StyleThe song features the band's signature sound, which mixes rock with elements of soul and funk music.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "I Just Want to Celebrate" express the philosophy of focusing on positivity, celebrating life despite hardships, and refusing to let life's troubles bring you down.
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Movie AppearancesThis song has been used in multiple movies like "Three Kings" and "A Knight’s Tale".
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Notable CoverIt was covered by the band "Mojo in the Morning" in 2000.
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Commercial Use"I Just Want To Celebrate" has also been used in advertising, notably in numerous Ford Motor Company commercials in 2000s.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Dino Fekaris and Nick Zesses, who were Motown staff songwriters. Fekaris also co-wrote another popular song, "I Will Survive".
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Band's RecognitionRare Earth is considered as the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members.
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