Get Up Offa That Thing
James Brown
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Ahhooww Hey We're collecting money here That's right, we're talking to you C'mon now, I need that money Not fooling with you, c'mon girls Just do what I do Get up offa that thing And dance till you feel better Get up offa that thing Just try to release the pressure Sing Get up offa that thing Go ahead Girl Dance till you feel better Babe, get up offa that thing Try to release the pressure Calling out around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat Summer's here and the time is right For dancing in the street We're dancing in Chicago Down in New Orleans In New York City All we need is music Sweet, sweet music There'll be music everywhere There'll be swinging, swaying And records playing We're dancing in the Street Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So c'mon Every guy grab a girl Everywhere around the world There'll be dancing We're dancing in the street This is an invitation Across the nation A chance for folks to meet There'll be swinging, swaying And records playing We're dancing in the street Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So c'mon Every guy grab a girl Everywhere around the world We'll be dancing We're dancing in the street This is an invitation Across the nation A chance for folks to meet Get up offa that thing I said get up offa that thing Get up offa that thing I said get up offa that thing
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Written by: DEANNA BROWN, DEIDRA YVONNE JENKINS, YAMMA BROWN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown was released as a two-part single in 1976. It reached the second spot on the R&B singles chart and number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CreationThe song was co-written by Deanna Brown, Deidre Brown, and Yamma Brown, James Brown's daughters. This made it a personal family creation.
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Multiple VersionsThere are multiple versions of the song, with the complete recording of the song being approximately seven minutes in length.
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Song MessageLike many of James Brown's hits, "Get Up Offa That Thing" carries a strong social and communal message urging people to get up, dance, and relieve their stress and sorrow.
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Usage in MoviesThe song has been featured in several films, including "Doctor Detroit," "Ali," "Rio," "Transformers: The Last Knight," and "Trolls World Tour."
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Covers and ReferencesVarious artists have covered or sampled "Get Up Offa That Thing" in their music, reflecting James Brown's significant influence on the world of music.
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Sales SuccessDespite its initial moderate success on the charts, the song has gone on to be one of James Brown's best-selling releases due to its enduring popularity and frequent usage in popular culture.
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Signature Track"Get Up Offa That Thing" is considered one of James Brown's signature tracks and continues to be a part of discos, parties, and celebrations across the world.
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Live PerformanceIn his concert performances, James Brown would often use the song as an initiator for audience participation, urging them to get up and dance.
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Music StyleThe song showcases James Brown's growth as an artist and his incorporation of more funk elements into his music. It is also noted for its rhythmic intensity that characterizes much of Brown's work.
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