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Don't Be a Drop-Out
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"'Don't Be a Dropout'" is a song written by Burt Jones and recorded by James Brown. It was Brown's first attempt at a socially conscious song, encouraging teenagers to stay in school. Released as a single in 1966, it charted #4 R&B and #50 Pop.White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In 'Star Time' (pp. 5459) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records. It also appeared on the album 'Sings Raw Soul'. Bobby Byrd, Vicki Anderson, and The Jewels contribute backing vocals.Leeds, Alan, and Harry Weinger (1991). "Star Time: Song by Song". In 'Star Time' (pp. 4653) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records. The song led to Brown meeting with Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who had been working on a stay-in-school program of his own.Smith, R.J. (2012). 'The One: The Life and Music of James Brown', 180. New York: Gotham Books.
An unedited version of the original recording of "Don't Be a Dropout" is included on the 1991 box set 'Star Time'.
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Category:1966 singles
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