About The Song
“Sweet Soul Music” is a soul song, first released by American singer Arthur Conley in 1967. It became Conley’s biggest hit, reaching number two in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The song was written by Conley and Otis Redding, and is considered one of the most iconic soul songs of all time.
The song’s opening riff is a quote from Elmer Bernstein’s score for the 1960 movie The Magnificent Seven. This instantly recognizable riff sets the tone for the song, which is upbeat and full of energy. The lyrics are about the power of soul music to make people feel good and to bring them together.
“Sweet Soul Music” has been covered by many artists, including Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin, and Wilson Pickett. It has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and is still a popular choice for DJs today.
The song is a classic for a reason. It is catchy, soulful, and uplifting. It is a reminder of the power of music to bring people together and to make them feel good.
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Lyrics
Do you like good musicThat sweet soul musicJust as long as it’s swingin’Oh yeah, oh yeahOut here on the floor nowWe’re going to a go goAh dancin to the musicOh yeah, oh yeahSpotlight on Lou Rawls y’allAh don’t he look tall y’allSingin’ loves a hurtin’ thing nowOh yeah, oh yeahSpotlight on Sam and Dave nowAh don’t they look boss y’allSingin’ hold on I’m comin’Oh yeah, oh yeahSpotlight on Wilson PickettThat wicked picket PickettSingin Mustang SallyOh yeah, oh yeahSpotlight on Otis Redding nowSinging fa fa fa fa fa fa fa faFa fa fa fa fa fa fa faOh yeah, oh yeahSpotlight on James Brown nowHe’s the king of them all, y’allHe’s the king of them all, y’allOh yeah, oh yeahDo you like good musicThat sweet soul musicJust as long as it’s swingin’Oh yeah, oh yeahDo you like good musicThat sweet soul musicJust as long as it’s swingin’Oh yeah, oh yeah