I Can't Turn You Loose
The Chambers Brothers
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[Huh]I cant turn you loose now If I do I'm gonna loose my life [Ooh]I can't turn you loose now If I do I'm gonna loose my life I can't turn you loose to nobody I love you baby, yes I do Give shakin' mama, I told ya I'm in love with only you [Gotta] Baby do it baby why don't ya I'll give ya everything you want Gotta, gotta Keep on holdin on Never gonna turn you loose I can't turn you loose Gotta gotta Keep on holdin on I cant turn you loose now I'm in love with the prettiest thing I never, never turn you loose now Because of all the sweet love she brings I can't turn you loose to nobody I love you baby, yes I do Give shaking mama, I told ya I'm in love with only you Gotta, do it baby why don't ya I'll give ya everything you want Gotta gotta Keep on holdin on Never gonna turn you loose I can't turn you loose Gotta keep a grip on you Gotta gotta keep on holdin on [I know you think I'm gonna stop now but we ain't gonna stop it now one more time] Gotta gotta keep on holdin on Never gonna turn you loose I can't turn you loose Gotta gotta keep on holdin on Gotta gotta keep on holdin on Never gonna turn you loose I can't turn you loose Gotta gotta Keep on holdin on Everybody want it Everybody can have it Gotta, gotta Gotta, gotta S oo, soo Hold on, I'm comin Gotta, gotta, gotta Get a grip Can't turn you loose Hold on, I'm comin Gotta, gotta, gotta Get a grip Can't turn you loose Hold on, I'm comin Hold on, I'm comin Gotta get a grip on you baby Gotta, gotta gotta Gotta, gotta gotta We're groovin, groovin Gotta gotta keep on holdin on Never gonna turn you loose I can't turn you loose Gotta gotta Keep on holdin on Gotta get a grip Can't turn you loose
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Written by: Otis Redding
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10 facts about this song
Origins"I Can't Turn You Loose" is a song originally written, recorded, and performed by Otis Redding in 1965.
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Otis Redding's IdentityOtis Redding is known as the "King of Soul," making him one of the most influential singers chiefly recognized for transforming soul music during the 1960s.
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Billboard Chart PositionThe song reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1965, thus achieving commercial success.
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Recording Session"I Can't Turn You Loose" was recorded and released in 1965 during one session at the Memphis-based Stax Records, mostly consisted of rhythm and blues material.
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Song CompositionThe song was able to capture Otis Redding's raw, passionate vocal delivery. Its lively and robust rhythm & blues instrumental structure remains one of its highlighted features.
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Use as a Show OpenerThe song was frequently used by Otis Redding as an opener at his live performances, establishing it as a significant part of his musical repertoire.
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Legacy and CoversThe Chambers Brothers, an American soul band, covered "I Can't Turn You Loose" on their 1967 album "The Time Has Come." Their version of the song was well-received and commonly associated with their work.
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Use in Film and TV"I Can't Turn You Loose" has been featured in several films and television shows, including 'The Blues Brothers,' thereby gaining a wider audience base and furthering its popularity.
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Impact on Otis Redding's CareerThe success of "I Can't Turn You Loose" helped establish Otis Redding as a soul superstar and acted as a catalyst to his international fame, solidifying his career in the soul music industry.
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Music AwardsAlthough it didn't win any awards at the time of its release, "I Can't Turn You Loose" has since become an iconic song, considered one of Otis Redding's most memorable and influential tracks.
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