Do Right Woman Do Right Man
Aretha Franklin Lyrics
Take me to heart
And I'll always love you
And nobody can make me do wrong
Take me for granted, leaving love unsure
Makes will power weak
And temptation strong
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
Yeah yeah
They say that it's a man's world
But you can't prove that by me
And as long as we're together baby
Show some respect for me
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
A woman's only human
Yes, you should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Chips Moman, Dan Penn
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"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (also written "Do Right Woman — Do Right Man") is a song by Aretha Franklin. It was released on February 10, 1967 as the B-side of "I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)". Written by Chips Moman and Dan Penn and produced by Jerry Wexler, Franklin began recording the song in 1967 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. During the session, Franklin's then-husband and manager Ted White got upset over something trumpeter Ken Laxton said Read Full Bio"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (also written "Do Right Woman — Do Right Man") is a song by Aretha Franklin. It was released on February 10, 1967 as the B-side of "I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)". Written by Chips Moman and Dan Penn and produced by Jerry Wexler, Franklin began recording the song in 1967 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. During the session, Franklin's then-husband and manager Ted White got upset over something trumpeter Ken Laxton said, and at the motel afterwards Rick Hall's attempt to explain things resulted in a fight between him and White. The following morning, it was found that Franklin and White had left with the song still unfinished. The singer disappeared for several weeks, later reappearing in New York City. She then finished the song with the help of her sisters Carolyn and Erma.
At the beginning of the song, Franklin sings with a gospel-inspired tone, which continues through the bridge. Through overdubbing, Franklin plays both the piano and the organ. According to Bill Janovitz of Allmusic, "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" contrasts the power of temptation and rewards of fidelity. He notes that its melody is "soothing". Patricia Hill Collins writes that it has a feminist message, urging African-American men to respect women as their equals and not follow the then-common belief that it is "a man's world" by using or abusing them; she also writes that the song urges men to be loyal, responsible, and "sexually expressive". The magazine Rolling Stone listed "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" as number 476 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
At the beginning of the song, Franklin sings with a gospel-inspired tone, which continues through the bridge. Through overdubbing, Franklin plays both the piano and the organ. According to Bill Janovitz of Allmusic, "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" contrasts the power of temptation and rewards of fidelity. He notes that its melody is "soothing". Patricia Hill Collins writes that it has a feminist message, urging African-American men to respect women as their equals and not follow the then-common belief that it is "a man's world" by using or abusing them; she also writes that the song urges men to be loyal, responsible, and "sexually expressive". The magazine Rolling Stone listed "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" as number 476 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Bobby Bob
Take me to heart
And I'll always love you
And nobody can make me do wrong
Take me for granted, leaving love unsure
Makes will power weak
And temptation strong
A woman's only human
You should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
Yeah yeah,
They say that it's a man's world
But you can't prove that by me
And as long as we're together baby
Show some respect for me
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
A woman's only human
Yes, you should understand
She's not just a plaything
She's flesh and blood just like her man
If you want a do-right-all-day woman (woman)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
You've got to be a do-right-all-night man (man)
Songwriters: Chips Moman / Dan Penn
Do Right Woman - Do Right Man lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Jeremy Jones
This song always hits me in the soul. God spoke through this woman and she was a treasure that will be cherished for as long as music exists. She truly was the Queen... Rest in power, Ms. Aretha...
james williams
Mee tooo
Bob Guadagno
Thats for sure....God Bless her
lidia zubowsky
great words!!!!
Vann Turner Salch
The Queen Of Soul ,
Amen!!!
Shannon Harrison
I love this song. I love Aretha too. One of the greatest voices that ever graced this earth. 🙌🏾
Joel Linburne
No that's fact! The great Queen of soul. There will never be another like her!
Antonio Robison
The greatest .
Elizabeth Lewis
Aretha Franklin, will forever and always remain the, "QUEEN" of soul. Her masterpiece's are timeless....
Priscilla Robledo
I agree 1000%