Anderson joined the James Brown Revue in 1965, succeeding Anna King, and stayed for three years as Brown's main female singer, until she was succeeded by Marva Whitney in 1968. She rejoined in 1969 after Whitney departed, staying for a further three years until 1972, after which Lyn Collins took over from her. Brown claimed in his autobiography that Anderson was the best singer he ever had in his revue.
In 1970, she released her most famous song, the feminist anthem "The Message from the Soul Sisters."
A single on James' I-Dentify label by Momie-O appeared in 1975 featuring a cover of Rufus' hit "Once You Get Started" and Bobby Womack's "Stop On By".
Anderson toured the UK with the James Brown Funky People Revue in the late 1980s and again with husband Bobby Byrd, the founder of The Famous Flames, in the mid-1990s.
Super Good
Vicki Anderson Lyrics
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You got it, you got it
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't shake that thing
Cause it make me sing
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got the feeling
The way you move over there
Don't let them clean rep fool ya
I know you don't like a faker
Lighten up, it's okay
And shake your moneymaker
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
I know you got soul
If you didn't, the music wouldn't groove ya
I know you got the feeling
If you didn't, the music wouldn't groove ya
Don't let nobody stop ya from having yourself a ball
Just keep right on dancing, dancing in the hall
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
Fred Wesley, won't you blow it one time
Hey, Fred Wesley, won't you blow one time
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't shake that thing
Shake it with the beat
Cause it makes me want to sing
Don't let them clean rep fool ya
I know you don't like a faker
Lighten up, it's okay
And shake your moneymaker
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
I know you got soul
If you didn't, the music wouldn't groove ya
I know you got the feeling
If you didn't, the beat wouldn't move ya
Don't let nobody stop ya from having yourselves a ball
Just keep right on dancing, dancing in the hall
Say yeah, say yeah
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
I know you got soul
If you didn't, the music wouldn't groove ya
I know you got the feeling
If you didn't, the beat wouldn't move ya
Don't let nobody stop ya from having yourself a ball
Just keep
right on dancing, dancing in the hall
The song "Super Good" by Vicki Anderson is a funk classic that encourages listeners to let loose and dance. Anderson sings about the energy and soul that she sees in her audience, urging them to shake their "moneymaker" and let the music groove them. She emphasizes that she knows they have soul and a love for music because they wouldn't be in the club otherwise. Anderson encourages listeners to not let anyone stop them from having a good time and to continue to dance in the hall as the music plays.
The repetition of the phrase "I know you got soul" underscores Anderson's message that anyone who loves music has soul in their bones. This theme of music as a unifying force is central to funk music, which draws on African American musical traditions of call-and-response and the use of music to express community bonds. Anderson's vocals are confident and commanding, with a raspy edge that adds to the song's gritty, energetic sound. Also, the horn section, led by trombonist Fred Wesley, adds a powerful and funky element to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You got it, you got it
I can see that you have talent and charisma
You got it, you got it
I can tell that you have something special
I know you got soul
I feel that you have a deep passion and energy
If you didn't, you wouldn't be in here
If you didn't have that soulful energy, you wouldn't be present in this moment
I know you got the feeling
I sense that you are moved emotionally by the music
If you didn't, you wouldn't shake that thing
If you didn't have that feeling, you wouldn't be dancing so enthusiastically
Shake it with the beat
Move your body in rhythm with the music
Cause it make me sing
Your dancing is so infectious and energizing that it makes me want to sing along
Don't let them clean rep fool ya
Don't be misled by appearances or false representations
I know you don't like a faker
I know that you value authenticity and dislike fake people
Lighten up, it's okay
Don't take everything so seriously, it's fine to let loose and have fun
And shake your moneymaker
Let yourself go and dance with abandon
Say yeah, say yeah
Express your agreement or enthusiasm with the music by saying 'yeah'
If you didn't, the music wouldn't groove ya
If you didn't have that soulful energy, the music wouldn't inspire you to dance
Don't let nobody stop ya from having yourself a ball
Don't let anyone hinder or discourage you from having a great time
Just keep right on dancing, dancing in the hall
Continue to dance and enjoy yourself to the fullest
Fred Wesley, won't you blow it one time
Fred Wesley, please play a solo on your instrument to add to the excitement of the music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY BYRD, CHARLES BOBBITT, CHARLES FRED BOBBITT, JAMES BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joshuatall9952
This song is so tight !!! This lady shows true Strengh!! This is the genius,of .Mr james brown!!!
@edtatum3663
We need more music like this today!
@chrisedwards3214
Catfish Collins on the solo shoes off his Hendrix influence and bootsy bass is punching
@tonyrussi7777
Vicki Was the GREATEST!! a GREAT person too!
@user-lg4pl3fe8s
super good woman!
@lisasmith843
Pure, unadulterated funk at its' best!
@nice1dave
I keep on keeping on that Engine #9!
@Josina.E
oooooooooh man!! Jus pure FIYAH! I can not talk about my childhood and not mention this woman! she's tooooo much. She is one of the reasons y i appreciate and still listen to REAL music of that era right up to this day! ABSOLUTE BIG POST!! Thankyou 4 this.. bringing back pure MEMORIES!! : )
@lisasmith3657
My song!!!!
@Multi1628
@belisariusorb Vicki Anderson recorded as Myra Barnes, and was the first of 3 female singers James Brown had, Marva Whitney, then Lyn Collins. This is the only song we play by her (7" from 1970). The version featured on Youtube is the long (LP) version. DAVEDJ