The story behind
Kool & the Gang released "Stand Up and Sing" in 1995, a song that got stuck in a lot of people's heads. The song has a smooth rhythm, with a piano backing track and a bass line that moves as if it were dancing. Dolly Parton’s voice sounds natural, as if she were speaking directly into your ear. It’s a song that works well live, with room for the band to move and the energy to build. The lyrics are about standing up and singing, as if it were a call to life. The song was recorded in a studio, with a clean, clear sound. Some versions are performed live, and on Last.fm it has over 35,000 plays. It’s a song that sticks in your memory, because of how it sounds and how it feels. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
Something Special
Kool & the Gang · 1981 · Track 7