On December 10, 1967, Redding, his manager, and band members Jimmy King (b.1949; guitar), Ronnie Caldwell (b. 1948; organ), Phalon Jones (b. 1949; saxophone), and Carl Cunningham (b. 1949; drums) died in a plane crash in Lake Monona while on their way to a performance in Madison, Wisconsin.
Trumpeter Ben Cauley survived the crash and bassist James Alexander (who missed the flight due to returning a rental car) rebuilt the group.
The reformed band consisted of Cauley; Alexander; Harvey Henderson, saxophone; Michael Toles, guitar; Ronnie Gorden, organ; Willie Hall, drums and later Larry Dodson, lead vocals.
The group backed dozens of major Stax artists on recordings afterwards, including on Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul album, and changed direction in the 1970s to have a successful funk music career. Lloyd Smith joined the Bar-Kays in 1973. They continued to score hits on R&B charts well into the 1980s and lately have incorporated contemporary rap & remix elements into their continuing career and have performed all over the world.
Don't do That
The Bar-Kays Lyrics
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Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Hit them with the pizzazz
I'm talking
Jazz(yeah yeah)
Jazz(yeah yeah)
Jazz(yeah yeah)
Jazz(yeah yeah)
Jazz(yeah yeah)
Hit them with the pizzazz
I'm talkin
You're the something that I wanna do, you can call me daddy, bitch I'm fucking Yandu
I slid up in your dm's askin' baby what you tryna do
There's nothing that's beyond you, just tryna be behind you
It took forever to find you
You're someone I'm inclined to whenever I'm inspired to
To do something really filthy
Without making me feel guilty
The love doctor's in the building making all the girls say bill me
Do you accept Cash App
And what you doing really kills me, the way you moan come on baby fill me
I say I don't want your children but
you say you're on the pill and
I'm three sheets to the wind and now I'm totally willing
Girl you must be Texas cuz you heavy on that drilling
A kitty that likes swimming, baby, that pussy is dripping
And I can go all day baby and
I can go all night, but first I need a moment
To replace my lost electrolytes
And I said Freeze, get on my bed please
We's about to learn about the birds and the bees
On your hands and your knees now arch that ass up
About to go in I'm about to give a fuck
Now baby where's your wrapper I am saving you for later
And
In between my legs you're gonna find a jawbreaker
Don't
Bring your bitch around here
You know that I'm gonna take her cause
When she is with me she's not an orgasm faker
Laying the pipe, do it all night, let me know if I'm doing it right
But judging by the sounds you making I know my stroke game is tight
Bang bang dat ass is fat I'm slanging my dick like a gat
girl your pussy is a trap
That's why I hit you up on snap
Bring that around and make it clap
My dick is like this beat, it slaps
Girl I ordered us fine wine
Now put away that fuckin' pabst
I'll show you all the finer things
But when it come down to the AM
I am dipset, killa season
Sorry I ain't even playin
Yes I'm a playa but it's never the same game, nah
What is a rose if not by any other name now
Go for a ride I'll slang my thang
Rev my engine it go rrrang dang dang
I swing low got that hang hang hang
You throwing signs like a gang gang gang
Now I fuck to the beat, babygirl you're a treat
Put a towel down no stains on my sheets
Don't need a NDA they know I'm a freak
This sigma cum laude but I ain't talking Greek
Not the flavor of the week you're the soup d'jour
Hate to break it to yah but ya boi's a whore
Keep my dick wet you my humidor
Girl thank you next so now I'm out the door
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
The lyrics to The Bar-Kays' song "Don't Do That" may seem disjointed at first, but certain themes emerge upon close examination. The repeated word "jazz" is perhaps a reference to the music itself and its inherent dexterity and improvisational nature. The subsequent lyrics about "hit[ting] them with the pizzazz" suggest a desire to impress or dazzle others with one's own abilities.
The next section of the song focuses on a sexual encounter, with the singer boasting about his prowess and his partner's willingness. The crude language and objectification could be seen as an attempt to establish dominance or power. However, the final stanza includes a swift reversal, with the singer acknowledging that he is a "whore" and leaving shortly after the encounter. The song could thus be interpreted as a commentary on the performative nature of both jazz and sexuality, and how they can be used for validation or manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Jazz
The music genre Jazz
Hit them with the pizzazz
Impress them with style and flair
You're the something that I wanna do, you can call me daddy, bitch I'm fucking Yandu
You're someone I desire sexually and want to be dominant over
There's nothing that's beyond you, just tryna be behind you
You're capable of anything, I just want to be with you
It took forever to find you
It was a long search to find someone like you
You're someone I'm inclined to whenever I'm inspired to
I'm naturally drawn to you when I feel inspired
To do something really filthy
To engage in sexually explicit behavior
Without making me feel guilty
Without causing me to feel ashamed or regretful
The love doctor's in the building making all the girls say bill me
I'm skilled at making women desire me
Do you accept Cash App
Do you use the online payment service Cash App
And what you doing really kills me, the way you moan come on baby fill me
You're sexually attractive and your sounds of pleasure turn me on
I say I don't want your children but you say you're on the pill and
I express my desire to avoid having children, but you inform me that you use birth control
I'm three sheets to the wind and now I'm totally willing
I'm significantly intoxicated and now more open to sexual activity
Girl you must be Texas cuz you heavy on that drilling
You're skilled at having sex, like the oil drilling industry in Texas
A kitty that likes swimming, baby, that pussy is dripping
You're sexually aroused and experiencing vaginal secretions
And I can go all day baby and I can go all night, but first I need a moment
I'm capable of having sex for extended periods, but I need a break
To replace my lost electrolytes
To replenish fluids and minerals lost during physical activity
And I said Freeze, get on my bed please We's about to learn about the birds and the bees
I'm instructing you to lie on my bed as we prepare to have sex
On your hands and your knees now arch that ass up
Assume a doggy style position
About to go in I'm about to give a fuck
I'm about to engage in sexual intercourse
Now baby where's your wrapper I am saving you for later
Where is your condom, I want to save you for future sexual encounters
And In between my legs you're gonna find a jawbreaker
Referring to his genitals being large or impressive
Don't Bring your bitch around here
Don't bring your girlfriend or female friend around me
You know that I'm gonna take her cause When she is with me she's not an orgasm faker
She'll have a real orgasm with me and not fake it as she might with you
Laying the pipe, do it all night, let me know if I'm doing it right
Having sex for an extended period and wanting to be told if it's pleasurable
But judging by the sounds you making I know my stroke game is tight
From the sounds of pleasure you're making, I know my sex skills are impressive
Bang bang dat ass is fat I'm slanging my dick like a gat
Your butt is large and impressive; referring to his penis like a gun
girl your pussy is a trap That's why I hit you up on snap
Referring to her vagina being sexually enticing; he contacted her on Snapchat
Bring that around and make it clap My dick is like this beat, it slaps
Make your butt shake; referring to his penis as rhythmic
Girl I ordered us fine wine Now put away that fuckin' pabst
He ordered expensive wine; put away the cheap beer
I'll show you all the finer things But when it come down to the AM I am dipset, killa season
I can show you a luxurious lifestyle, but at the core, I am street and violent
Sorry I ain't even playin Yes I'm a playa but it's never the same game, nah
Although he identifies as a player, each sexual experience is unique
What is a rose if not by any other name now Go for a ride I'll slang my thang
He questions the importance of labeling things, inviting her for sexual activity
Rev my engine it go rrrang dang dang I swing low got that hang hang hang
Referring to his genitals being impressive and ready for sex
You throwing signs like a gang gang gang Now I fuck to the beat, babygirl you're a treat
She's signaling her sexual interest; they're having sex rhythmically
Put a towel down no stains on my sheets Don't need a NDA they know I'm a freak
To avoid staining the bedsheets; he doesn't need a non-disclosure agreement because he's sexually adventurous
This sigma cum laude but I ain't talking Greek Not the flavor of the week you're the soup d'jour
He's academically successful but not discussing Greek life; comparing her to a desirable, trending menu item
Hate to break it to yah but ya boi's a whore Keep my dick wet you my humidor
He's admitting to being promiscuous and wanting to keep having sex with her
Girl thank you next so now I'm out the door
Thank you for the sexual encounter, but now he's leaving
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Lipton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Douglas Holland
In my playbox and regularly played on my radio show, awesome chugger that's great to dance to deffo needs to be played out more
John Evelyn
Great song.haven't heard for awhile. Have the original 45 single. thanks bvorie for putting it up
John Evelyn
Thanks bvorie for putting up this track. I still have the original single
Frederic Ballestra
Mauvaise pochette !!!, le titre "Dont Do That" est sortie sur le 45 tours STAX n° 169019 avec en Face 1 "Give everybody some ..."
thomas gordin
sister i dont think so huh