Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

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"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" is a 1969 song recorded by Sly and the Family Stone. The song, released as a double A-side single with "Everybody Is a Star", reached number one on the soul single charts for five weeks, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970. Billboard ranked the record as the No. 19 song of 1970."Thank You" was intended to be included on an in-progress album with "Star" and "Hot Fun in the Summertime"; but the LP was never completed, and the three tracks were instead included on the band's 1970 Greatest Hits LP. "Thank You" and "Star", the final Family Stone recordings issued in the 1960s, marked the beginning of a 20-month gap of releases from the band, which would finally end with the release of "Family Affair" in 1971. The song's length on the original hit single and the Greatest Hits LP is 4:48 and was re-channeled to simulate stereo on the popular Greatest Hits LP. The previously unreleased full-length version (6:18) was mixed by Bob Irwin in true stereo and its only issue was on a 1990 Columbia promotional CD Legacy: Music for the Next Generation. On the subsequent (and currently available as of 2015) The Essential Sly & The Family Stone 2-CD set, the track is in stereo but is the standard 4:48 length hit version. 


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1980
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Looking at the devil
Grinning at his gun
Fingers start shaking
I begin to run

Thank you for letting me be myself again
Thank you for letting me be myself again

Bullets start chasing
I begin to stop
We begin to wrestle 
I was on the top

I want to thank you for letting me be myself again
I want to thank you for letting me be myself again

Thank you for the party
I could never stay
Many things is on my mind
Words in the way

Thank you for letting me be myself again
Thank you for letting me be myself again

Thank you for letting me be myself again
Thank you for letting me be myself again

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Written by: Sylvester Stewart

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" is a 1969 funk song noted for its innovative and revelatory use of rhythm and structure.
Successful Hit
In 1970, the song went on to peak at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B singles chart.
Innovative Techniques
The song's groundbreaking use of slap bass, an innovative percussive technique often used in funk, was played by Larry Graham and has been widely influential in the music industry.
Changed Lyrics
The song's lyrics, written by Sly Stone, supposedly were changed to a more cooperative "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" as a way to express gratitude to the band's fans.
Unique Phonetics
The title of the song is a humorous phonetic spelling of "Thank you for letting me be myself again," showing the playful side of the band.
Band Lineup
"Sly & the Family Stone" included a diverse lineup of musicians with different ethnic backgrounds, which was unusual for the time, contributing to their unique sound.
Cover Versions
“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” has been covered by many artists. In 2002, British post-punk band "Magazine," included a version of the song on their album "The Complete John Peel Sessions."
Cultural Impact
The song's success and influence continue to resonate, and it has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including "Shrek The Third" and "Everybody Hates Chris."
Awards
In 1993, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its historical significance and impact.
Message
While the song’s funky beat and clever wordplay are its most immediately noticeable features, the lyrics carry an important message about fought individuality and the struggle to maintain one's identity.
Compilation Album
Although the song became one of Sly & The Family Stone's biggest hits, it was never included on an original studio album. However, it was added later to a greatest hits compilation.

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