The group was part of the "Brooklyn sound" of the early 1970s, formed from three players of the group King Davis House Rockers. The House Rockers were a local dance band who had released a couple of obscure singles (1967's "We All Make Mistakes Sometimes" on Verve Records, 1972's "Rum Punch") The three players (guitarist Richard Thompson, tenor sax player Bill Risbrook, and alto sax player Carlos Ward) formed Madison Street Express along with bassist Louis Risbrook (later Muslim-monickered Jamal Rasool), percussionist Dennis Rowe, drummer Terrell Wood, and vocalist Barbara Wood. They along with producer Jeff Lane signed with production company Roadshow Records to record writer Billy Nichols "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)." The record was shopped around to major labels until it was accepted at Scepter Records. Scepter suggested the group change its name from Madison Street Express, hence the Brooklyn Transit Express. The single was released in August 1974, and reached the top 10. Lane took the group back into the studios at that point to record a second single and pitch a full album to the label. Scepter agreed to the LP and to Roadshow Records having its own label within Scepter Records.
The first two singles were hits, both number 1 R&B releases and both Top 5 pop singles in the US. The album hit number 1 on the R&B album chart and number 5 on the Pop album chart of the US. These recordings were also hits in the spreading disco culture, "Do It" peaking on club playlists before Billboard started a separate disco chart, but the follow-up single sat for five weeks at number 1. They were certified gold releases.
BT Express released an album per year through 1978. With the third album, Leslie Ming was brought in as drummer and keyboardist Michael Jones was added as keyboardist. Jamal, who had converted to the Muslim faith, gave Jones the name Kashif Saleem, which he used after departing the group, in 1979, to pursue producing ("Mighty M Productions" with Morrie Brown and Paul Laurence Jones) and solo recording ventures. That year songwriter Billy Nichols and drummer Leslie Ming also departed the group. In 1976 Scepter records was experiencing business difficulties that soon ended the company, and BT Express was given a distribution deal with Columbia Records, which, though it gave them greater exposure, resulted in less attention being paid to their production, since they had so many acts to concentrate on. The group did not achieve the level of radio or sales success on Columbia that they had on the more nurturing but by-then defunct Scepter. They stayed with Columbia for five years, with Lane producing through 1978, then Nichols producing their fifth album before he departed for solo work, and Morrie Brown producing the sixth LP and several follow-up tracks. The group switched labels to Coast To Coast Records for the 1982 LP, to Earthtone Records for a later 1982 single, and to manager King Davis' own label in 1985.
Do It
B.T. Express Lyrics
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Go on and do it
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Go on and do it
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
People know just what they'd like to do
Whatever it is you got it, long it pleases you
Make it last as long as you can
When your through it's up to you to try it again
Go on and do it
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Go on and do it
Do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Everybody knows what they'd like to do
Whatever it is, do it, as long as it pleases you
Just take some time and relax your mind
Then do it, do it, do it 'til you're satisfied (ooh)
Go on and do it, now
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Go on and do it
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it now, do it 'til you're satisfied
Then you holler oh, ohh-oh
I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied
Then you holler oh, woo-hoo
Then you holler oh, ohh-oh
I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied
Then you holler oh, woo-hoo
Woo
Go on and do it
Do it now (do it slow), do it slow 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Got to do it (just do it some more)
Go on and do it (yeah)
Do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Do it, do it, uh
Do it 'til you're satisfied
(Whatever it is)
Got to do it
Do it 'til you're satisfied
Go on and do it, girl, yeah (do it slow)
Uh, got to do it (whatever it is)
Got to do it good (just do it some more, yeah)
Do it 'til you're satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied
Go on and do it, yeah, yeah
B.T. Express's song "Do it" is a song about living one's life to the fullest and enjoying whatever makes one happy. The lyrics suggest that people should do whatever they like, as long as it brings them pleasure and satisfaction. The repeated lines "go on and do it" and "do it 'til you're satisfied" emphasize the idea that one should not hold back and go all out in pursuing their desires.
The song encourages listeners to take their time and relax their minds before indulging in whatever activity they please. The use of the phrase "whatever it is" emphasizes the idea that there are no limits or restrictions to what one can do or enjoy. The repetition of the line "I'm satisfied" at the end of the song suggests that the fulfillment of one's desires brings a sense of contentment and personal satisfaction.
Overall, the lyrics to "Do it" encourage listeners to live life to the fullest without hesitation or fear, reminding them that the ultimate goal is personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
A non-verbal expression of excitement and anticipation.
Go on and do it
Encouraging the listener to take action towards achieving their goal or desire.
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Urging the listener to keep pursuing their goal or desire until they are completely content with the results.
(Whatever it is)
Referring to any specific goal or desire, without limitation or judgment.
People know just what they'd like to do
Acknowledging that each individual has their own unique desires and passions.
Whatever it is you got it, long it pleases you
Emphasizing the importance of following one's own passions and desires, regardless of external opinions or expectations.
Make it last as long as you can
Encouraging the listener to fully embrace their passion and pursue it for as long as possible.
When your through it's up to you to try it again
Highlighting the possibility of failure or disappointment, but encouraging the listener to keep trying and pursuing their passion.
Everybody knows what they'd like to do
Reiterating that everyone has their own unique desires and passions.
Just take some time and relax your mind
Suggesting that the listener should take a break from any stress or external pressures and dedicate more time to their passion.
Then do it, do it, do it 'til you're satisfied (ooh)
Encouraging the listener to fully commit to their passion and pursue it relentlessly until they achieve complete satisfaction.
Then you holler oh, ohh-oh
I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied
Then you holler oh, woo-hoo
Celebrating the feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with pursuing one's passion and achieving their goal.
Do it now (do it slow), do it slow 'til you're satisfied
Encouraging the listener to take their time and enjoy the process of pursuing their passion, rather than rushing through it.
Got to do it (just do it some more)
Emphasizing the importance of perseverance and dedication when pursuing one's passion.
Go on and do it (yeah)
Reiterating the importance of taking action towards achieving one's passion or desire.
Do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
Urging the listener to keep pursuing their passion relentlessly until they are fully content with the results.
I'm satisfied
Expressing the feeling of contentment and fulfillment that comes with achieving one's passion or desire.
Go on and do it, yeah, yeah
Encouraging the listener one more time to take action towards pursuing their passion or desire.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Billy Nichols
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@ledamaria5060
I am 65 years old and out of the blue that song came to me, and my memories took me back 50 years ago when I was a happy teenager in Brazil who doesn't even understand the lyrics to that song!!!!!!
Happy times, happy life then....
@x0050027
when this song was released. my friends and I traveled from Monterrey Mexico to Laredo TX. to buy it. a 6 hour round trip. This song was a great success. Those were times when music was real music. Great groups there were, LIKE War, Ohio Players, Earth wind and Fire, BT. Express, The Miracles, Commodores, Four Seasons and more.
Now I am 62 years old and I thank God for having lived through all that glorious era of music.
@sangeli1901
Wow 🤩 that must have been a memorial drive?? WhY time of year was it??
@crismtete8837
Indeed friend, we should thank the Almighty for making us be born during the great real music times...
@ayndowney9401
I am in the same age bracket and Yes this music 🎵 is what I can relate to it is fantastic 😍😊
@dianesoucy6878
I still go in bar that played 70’ and 80’ music
@mariaantoinettefaris9792
Truly blessed to be a Native New Yorker
Best club life!
@justivyke
I remember dancing to this song with my dudes in 1972 to 73. Back in the days, life was fun.
@x0050027
you mean 1974 - 1975 because this song came out in those years. Anyway, a year or two doesn't matter. the important thing is that you lived it and enjoyed it. greetings from Mexico.
@wandaespinoza6480
when music was bad ass!!!