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Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
Sample Used
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*Technotronic "Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)" (1990)
References
Category:James Brown songs
Category:Songs written by James Brown
Category:Songs written by Bobby Byrd
Category:1970 singles
Category:1970 songs
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