George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is a Soul and Disco singer. McCrae wa… Read Full Bio ↴George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is a Soul and Disco singer. McCrae was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He formed his own singing group, the Jivin' Jets, before joining the United States Navy in 1963. Four years later, he reformed the group, with his wife Gwen joining the line-up, but soon afterwards they decided to work as a duo, recording for Henry Stone's Alston record label. Gwen then won a solo contract, with George acting as her manager as well as doing some singing on sessions and in clubs.
He was about to return to college to study law enforcement, when Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band invited him to sing the lyrics for a song that they had recorded for the band, but could not reach the high notes that were required for the song. In fact the original intention was that Gwen, his wife, should record it, but she was late for the session and George recorded alone. It suited his high-pitched voice to the extent that the song, "Rock Your Baby", became one of the first hits of the disco era in 1974, selling an estimated eleven million copies worldwide, topping the charts in the U.S., UK, and eighty other countries.
The song was so successful that Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 song of the year in 1974. McCrae received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocalist the following year. Two further single releases, "I Can't Leave You Alone" (U.S. R&B #10 and U.S. Pop #50) and "It's Been So Long" also reached the UK Singles Chart Top 10, but he had much less success with follow-ups in the US although his 1975 single "I Get Lifted" reached the #8 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to record with, and manage, his wife until their divorce in 1976. McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade progressed. McCrae continued to record and tour through the 1980s in his own right, particularly in Europe, where he remained popular.
The indie rock band Yo La Tengo covered the song "You Can Have It All" on their 2000 album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
He was about to return to college to study law enforcement, when Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band invited him to sing the lyrics for a song that they had recorded for the band, but could not reach the high notes that were required for the song. In fact the original intention was that Gwen, his wife, should record it, but she was late for the session and George recorded alone. It suited his high-pitched voice to the extent that the song, "Rock Your Baby", became one of the first hits of the disco era in 1974, selling an estimated eleven million copies worldwide, topping the charts in the U.S., UK, and eighty other countries.
The song was so successful that Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 song of the year in 1974. McCrae received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocalist the following year. Two further single releases, "I Can't Leave You Alone" (U.S. R&B #10 and U.S. Pop #50) and "It's Been So Long" also reached the UK Singles Chart Top 10, but he had much less success with follow-ups in the US although his 1975 single "I Get Lifted" reached the #8 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to record with, and manage, his wife until their divorce in 1976. McCrae's fortunes slipped as the decade progressed. McCrae continued to record and tour through the 1980s in his own right, particularly in Europe, where he remained popular.
The indie rock band Yo La Tengo covered the song "You Can Have It All" on their 2000 album, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out.
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George McCrae Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by George McCrae:
Baby Baby Sweet Baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me…
I Ain't Lyin' I ain't lyin'. I ain't lyin'. No, no, no, I ain't lyin'. Whe…
I Can't Leave You Alone Baby it happens when you''re close to me My heart starts bea…
I Can't Leave You Alone (I Keep Holdin' On) Baby It happens when you're close to me My heart starts beat…
I Get Lifted Brothers and sisters sing a happy song Brothers and siste…
I Love You Baby it happens when you''re close to me My heart starts bea…
It's Been so Long It's been so long since I've seen you come over…
Its Been So Long It's been so long since I've seen you come over,…
Knockin‘ On Heavens Door Uhh Uhh Mama take this badge for my Y can't used it…
Rock Your Baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me…
Rock Your Baby - Sexy mama Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman,…
Sing a Happy Song Brothers and sisters sing a happy song Brothers and sisters…
You Can Have It All If you want, want my love Take it baby If you want,…
You Don't Know It's been so long since I've seen you come over,…
You Treat Me Good I ain't lyin'. I ain't lyin'. No, no, no, I ain't lyin'. …
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@luislarenas4414
Espere 46 años para volver a oír este hermoso tema solo mi buen oído musical supe que era George mccrae pero solo YouTube me lo podría corroborar y así fue lo siento pero la música la buena música es mi único vicio soy adicto a la buena música no puedo vivir sin ella y siempre estoy buscando estos verdaderos clásicos inmortales grande YouTube por proporcionarme estos grandes clásicos
@boubakseghiri8651
Souvenir classe de neige j'avais 10 ans truc de ouf !
@martinaraj8989
This was the years when we went to dance up every Weekend in the NCO Club .
@nordinekassaoui2126
sa me rappelle trop les soiree parisienne de l'époque et la fameuse boite de nuit le kiss club
@luislarenas4414
Gracis dj discocat por subir este verdadero tesoro y porque aun se mantiene vigente George mccrae que es algo hermoso tenerlo aun con vida larga vida a don George mccrae dios lo bendiga
@jackjames5694
My 1st year in montreal when I was a teenager me and my friends we descover the best night club they called it the limelight. You had to go in to really see the 2nd Floor it was pretty strict because they had the Doorman by the ne germane he didn't let many go upstairs unless you were a Régulier. The music was awesome they had Robert Oumet at the turntable he was one of the TOP in north America back in the 70s .I Rememmer this song playing so lourd the floor was moving from the 18 intchs sub woofers I believe they had over 200,000 wants. Of power.
@marioquemusicamaneiradosan8564
Boas lembranças das danças em grupos...
@EL-LOWCO
You are Best DjDisco!! Regards from Brazil
@drewstar412
Top Tune! Pure Disco Gold! This should have been a HUGE Hit! LUV IT!
@johnjohnson8670
Why even leave a comment....this Isa very hidden gem page....il take it lol...