Do What You Wanna Do
T-Connection
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Everybody's startin' to pick on you. Just can't let them tell you what to do. You've only got one life, So live it cool. In this world of ? You can't be a fool. [Chorus] Don't let nobody tell ya what to do. You gotta be your judge and jury too. Don't let nobody tell ya what to do. You gotta be your judge and jury too. All right Gotta do your thing And let it all hang out. Gotta really show them What you're all about. Move on up, Don't look around. People always try to put you down, down [Chorus] ? ? Yeah, yeah. Do what you wanna do Oh yeah, Judge and the jury too I'm gonna do I'm gonna do Do what you wanna do I'm gonna do, yeah Judge and the jury too I'm gonna do, yeah Do what you wanna do Judge and the jury too I'm gonna do, yeah Judge and the jury too
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Written by: ROSIE GAINES, FRANCIS FELIX JULES, FRANCIS RICHARDSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Do What You Wanna Do" by T-Connection is a classic hit within the disco and funk genre, which were both popular in the 70s and 80s.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1977, during the height of the disco era.
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Song OriginThe song was written and produced by Theophilus Coakley, the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the band, T-Connection, which was formed in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label Dash Records, a subsidiary of the larger TK Records.
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Chart Performance"Do What You Wanna Do" was a big hit in both the US and UK, peaking at No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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AlbumsThe song appeared on the album "T-Connection" which was the band's self-titled debut album.
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Song StructureWith a runtime of approximately 7 minutes and 13 seconds, the song is structured with an extended instrumental intro, a common feature in many disco tracks of the era.
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Band MembersOther members of T-Connection included Kirk Coakley, David Mackey and Tony Flowers.
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Influence and LegacyThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, and has been sampled in numerous tracks across genres, signifying its lasting influence in music.
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Live PerformancesT-Connection was known for their lively performances, with "Do What You Wanna Do" often being a crowd favorite during their concerts.
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Message and LyricsThe lyrics of "Do What You Wanna Do" encourage listeners to live freely and enjoy their life, aligning with the upbeat and carefree attitude that is often associated with disco music.
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