Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved

James Brown

About Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved

"Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved" is a funk song recorded by James Brown. It was released as a two-part single in 1970 and charted #4 R&B and #34 Pop. It features backing vocals by Bobby Byrd, who shared writing credit for the song with Brown and Ron Lenhoff. This was one of several songs by Brown with an upfront social message. The song first received an album release on In the Jungle Groove (1986). Live performances of the song appear on the albums Revolution of the Mind (1971) and Love Power Peace (1992; recorded 1971). Performers included drummer Clyde Stubblefield and guitarist Catfish Collins. 


Year:
2005
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Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody out there
(Get into it)
Everybody right there
(Get involved)
Everybody get it

Oh, come on
Come on, come on
Come on with your come on
Come on, come on

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right now
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Come on with
Your little come on

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, wait
Do it, raise your hand
Do it with the other
And practice
Say you're doing something
Come on, raise your hand

Expect me to call you tonight
Do it, raise your hand
Expect you to say
There goes my man

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, wait, wait, wait
You better become a
Part of the call
You gotta have patience
Or you won't be called
You gotta have patience or
You don't have the call

Do it right
So you won't have to go
Back and do it at night
Do it one time, make it right
You got the world
You got to fight

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, wait, wait, wait
Lookie here, wait
Go on, go on, go on
You need a little help
Can't do it alone

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over there
(Get involved)
Get in, get involved

Play it one more time, Bobby
One more time or two
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, wait
Wait, wait, wait

Now listen
I want you to hit me
Batters, don't miss me
Batters, I want you to hit me
Hit me, all right
Hit me, hey, me

Two times
Lookie here, hit me
Hit me, come on
Bring it down

Come on, do it
Do it, do it

Wait, everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over there
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Wait, don't, don't
Don't raise your hand
Doing nothing, like me
Say you're doing something

Don't wave your hand
Don't wave your hand
Because you're busy, brother
Better change your twist

Don't wave your hand
Don't wave your hand
Don't wave your hand
If you don't clean it
Don't wave your hand
If you don't need it
Don't wave your hand
Don't wave your hand

Get on up (get on up)
Get into it (get involved)
Get involved (get on up)
Get involved (get into it)

Wait, wait, wait, wait
You and you, baby
Doing your thing
Don't do nobody else's
Jump back, dig yourself

'Cause you're doing your thing
'Cause you're doing your thing

Get on up (get on up)
Get on up (get into it)

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody over there
(Get into it)
Everybody right there
(Get involved)

(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Hey, hey
Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Lookie here, you can be
Like a tape deck, you know
They can plug you in
Say what they want you to say

Don't let em do it (no)
Don't let em do it (no)
Don't let em do it (no)
Don't let em do it (no)

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right here
(Get into it)
Everybody over there
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Everybody over there
(Get on up)
Everybody right there
(Get into it)
Everybody over here
(Get involved)
(Get involved)
(Get involved)

Get involved, get involved
Get involved, get involved
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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: BOBBY BYRD, JAMES BROWN, RONALD R. LENHOFF

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" was released as a single by James Brown in December 1970.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 4 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its significant popularity.
Recording
The song was recorded in 1970 by James Brown and The J.B.'s, his backing band.
Collaboration
This song is also noted for its co-writing credit shared between James Brown, Bobby Byrd, and Ron Lenhoff.
Album Entry
Despite being a successful single, it was never included on any of James Brown's original studio albums. However, it is available on various compilations.
Genre
This song is a classic and influential example of James Brown’s funk genre.
Political Significance
Like many of James Brown's songs, "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" became a kind of anthem during the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. Its message of seizing initiative and taking action resonated with the ethos of the time.
Sampled Tracks
"Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved"'s beats have been used in numerous tracks as a sample. These include Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," N.W.A.'s "Real Niggaz Don't Die," and Mos Def's "Twilite Speedball."
Live Performances
Brown often performed "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" in his live concerts, demonstrating the song’s popularity and significance in his discography.
Associated Singers
Bobby Byrd featured on the song, providing call-and-response vocals to James Brown's lead. This was a common element of Brown's style, and a key aspect of the classic track.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" urge listeners to take action in their lives - a message that fits well with the sociopolitical climate of the 1970s, when the song was released.
Duration
This particular song is one of James Brown's longer tracks, with a total duration of approximately seven minutes. This length allowed for extended instrumental passages and improvisation.

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