Coolidge's early career was as a backing vocalist, for artists such as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell. Her performance of "Superstar" on the Cocker/Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen album helped gain her attention. She became known as "The Delta Lady" and inspired Leon Russell to write a song of the same name for her. It was during this time that she met Kris Kristofferson; the two married in 1973. With him, she recorded several duet albums which sold well, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974 for From the Bottle to the Bottom, and in 1976 for Lover Please.
In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding members of Walela, a Native American music trio, that also includes Coolidge's sister Priscilla and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. The trio released albums in 1997 and 2000. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
Good Times
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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Get in the groove and let the good times roll
We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul
If it takes all night long
Come on and let the good times roll
We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul
If it takes all night long
The clock on the wall says it's time to go
I got plans, and I got plans for you (note 1)
I tell you exactly what we're all gonna do (note 2)
[Chorus]
It might be twelve o'clock and it might be three (note 3)
Time doesn't mean that much to me
Ain't felt this way since I don't know when (note 4)
Might not feel this way again
[Chorus]
It might be six o'clock and it might be eight (note 5)
It don't matter that it's getting late
We're gonna make the band play one more song
Get in the groove if it takes all night long
[Chorus]
All night (all night)
All night (all night)
If it takes all night (all night)
You know it might take all night long (all night)
All night long (all night)
All night long (all night)
Get in the groove and let the good times roll
We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul
If it takes all night long
In the song Good Times by Rita Coolidge, the chorus expresses the idea of letting loose and immersing oneself in the moment. It encourages one to relax and enjoy the good times that life has to offer, no matter how long it takes. The singer emphasises the importance of staying and having a good time until their soul is satisfied. It serves as an anthem for people who want to let go of their worries and just have a good time.
In the first verse, the setting of the song is established. The evening sun is about to set, and it's time to leave. However, the singer has plans, and she intends to make them happen. In the second verse, it is revealed that time is not important to the singer, and she hasn't felt this way in a long time, indicating the importance of seizing the opportunity to have fun. The final verse highlights the persistence of the singer and the band, insisting that they will continue to play until they soothe their soul, regardless of the time.
Overall, Good Times is a joyous celebration of life and the pleasures it brings. It encourages listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment until their soul is content.
Line by Line Meaning
Get in the groove and let the good times roll
Let's relax and have a good time
We're gonna stay here till we soothe our soul
We're going to stay until we feel better
If it takes all night long
No matter how long it takes
The evening sun is sinking low
The day is almost over
The clock on the wall says it's time to go
The time is indicating that we should leave
I got plans, and I got plans for you
I have something in mind for us
I tell you exactly what we're all gonna do
I will explain to you what we are going to do
It might be twelve o'clock and it might be three
I am not concerned about what time it is
Time doesn't mean that much to me
I am not worried about time
Ain't felt this way since I don't know when
I haven't felt like this in a long time
Might not feel this way again
This feeling may not come back
It might be six o'clock and it might be eight
The time doesn't matter to me
It don't matter that it's getting late
I don't care that it's getting late
We're gonna make the band play one more song
We will ask the band to play one more song
All night (all night)
Throughout the night
You know it might take all night long (all night)
It's possible it will take all night
All night long (all night)
All night
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Written by: Sam Cooke
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