Let Yourself Go
The Supremes
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Can you feel, can you feel, can you feel Can you feel the heat? Don't it make, don't it make Don't it make you wanna move your feet Feel what I'm feeling Feel what I'm feeling A time to worry A time for sleep A time to laugh A time to weep But right now it's party time Get on down, relax your mind Don't let the wheel fall off your wagon And catch you with your whole life dragging Let yourself go, hey, feel what I'm feeling I'm feeling good, I'm feeling loose Ooh, kick off your shoes and stay awhile Just hang loose, like your style A time to go A time to stay A time to work And a time to play Don't be no fool and blow your stack 'Cause once you leave, you ain't coming back Join right in with the finger popping Party hearty, till the whole joint's rocking Let yourself go, hey Feel what I'm feeling Float like a feather Get it together When you hear the drummer That funky beat When you hear the rhythm Loud and sweet And you let yourself go Let yourself go Oh, feel what I'm feeling, yeah Let yourself go Feel what I'm feeling I'm feeling good I'm feeling loose, uh, huh Take off your shoes and stay awhile Just hang loose, I like your style Let yourself go Feel what I'm feeling Can you feel, can you feel, can you feel Can you feel the heat Don't it make, don't it make Don't it make you wanna move your feet Can you feel, can you feel, can you feel Can you feel the heat Don't it make, don't it make Don't it make you wanna move your feet Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na Feel what I'm feeling Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na Feel what I'm feeling Can you feel, can you feel, can you feel Can you feel the heat, oh yeah Don't it make, don't it make Don't it make you wanna move your feet Can you feel, can you feel, can you feel Can you feel the heat, oh yeah Don't it make, don't it make Don't it make you wanna move your feet, all right Hey Feel what I'm feeling Get on down Feel what I'm feeling Oh, oh yeah Feel what I'm feeling I feel it baby Feel what I'm feeling I feel it baby, oh Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, HAROLD BEATTY
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Let Yourself Go" was released as part of The Supremes' twenty-sixth studio album, titled "Let Yourself Go: The '70s Albums, Vol. 2 – 1974–1977: The Final Sessions."
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Album FeaturesDespite being part of an album released in the 70s, "Let Yourself Go" and other tracks represent the last recorded works of The Supremes from the 60s.
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Line-Up ChangeThe group's line-up had significantly changed by this point with the departure of Diana Ross. The vocals on "Let Yourself Go" were led by Scherrie Payne who had joined Mary Wilson in The Supremes.
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Song MemorabilityAlthough the track did not reach the blockbuster status of earlier hits, it has been praised for maintaining The Supremes' signature Motown sound while reflecting the changing music scene of the late 70s.
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Unreleased StatusOriginally, "Let Yourself Go" and the rest of the album did not see an official release due to Motown's decision. However, it was eventually released in 2012 by Universal Music Group's reissue division, Hip-O Select.
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Genre ClassificationJust like most of The Supremes' discography, "Let Yourself Go" falls under the genre of R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and soul, with elements of disco, reflecting the era during which the song was recorded.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by famed Motown producer Brian Holland, who was part of the legendary Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting and production team that had worked with The Supremes during their hit-making years.
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Cultural Influence"Let Yourself Go" is frequenlty featured in various compilations reflecting the music of the era, showcasing the lasting influence The Supremes had on the Motown sound and music of the 70s.
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Musical StyleAs with many other songs in their discography, "Let Yourself Go" features a blend of stylish, harmonizing vocal arrangements, powerful lead vocals, and a catchy, danceable beat, showing The Supremes' significant role in shaping the disco era.
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LegacyDespite its initial non-release, the track "Let Yourself Go" along with the rest of the album represents an important chapter in The Supremes' legacy, offering fans a glimpse into the group's growth and evolution.
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