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Let's Work Together
Wilbert Harrison Lyrics

Together we will stand
Divided we'll fall
Come on now people
And let's get on the ball

And work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man

Before when things go wrong
As they sometimes will
When the road you travel
Well seems all uphill

Let's work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man

Make someone happy
Make someone smile
Let's all work together
And make life worthwhile

Let's work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man

Two or three minutes
Two or three hours
What do they mean
Now now in this life of ours

Let's work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Wilbert Harrison

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

James Prince

"Sock it to me baby"--Wilbert Harrrison.

Well now the marriage vow is very sacred
The man put us together now you want to make it
Stick together, come on, come on let's stick together
You know we made a vow not to leave one another never

"Let's Work Together"
Together we will stand divided we'll fall
Come on now people let's get on the ball
And work together, come on, come on let's work together, now, now people
Say now together we will stand, every boy, girl, woman, and man

All comments from YouTube:

Joe Writeson

6y↑244

Instead of arguing 'this is better than that' and dissing other versions, try showing a bit of musical maturity and appreciate that other musicians have interpreted the song their way. Yes this is the original recorded on primitive equipment ... and that's how it sounds ... raw, earthy and beautiful. Just be thankful someone took the time to upload it...thanks Hankgwe

GedSoft

19w

lol the original and the best

peter read

20w

@Phroso Wilbert rewrote the lyrics, not Canned Heat

Charlie Newman

48w↑1

Amen, Joe.
I've never understood why so many people have to knock one thing to compliment another.
Seems like total bullshit to me.

Phroso

No. This is not the original. Wilbert originally wrote and recorded "Let's Stick Together", about trying to save a relationship. Canned Heat rewrote the lyrics but gave Wilbert credit for the music. This is him covering the Canned Heat version. Your point about arguing in the comments section is good, but it is not the original version of the song.

Peter Short

2y↑1

WELL said...This sounds like it was recorded at a Black back yard barbeque in 1950s...Old brothers with REAL soul...ALL other versions sound like cheap $ driven imitations compared to purity of this original...

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Stevie Callaghan

6y↑119

A fantastic and great rendition by Wilbert give him some credit people, he wrote the bloody song.

Ron Mac

52w↑1

@Thomas Beattie yes he was a singer. He sang the classic "Kansas City". (I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come...)

Thomas Beattie

Ok he wrote it but he was not a singer!!!

Marjory Rainey

3y↑3

Hell yes! All Credit to Wilbert,

M. W.

4y↑7

kudos to Gilbert....I always thought Canned heat wrote it.....P.S. he also does the best version of Kansas City

Brian Carpenter

13y↑6

Thanks for posting this. I have always loved this song and remember when it charted in 1969-1970. I have not heard this version in almost 40 years and love it! Canned Heat did it really well but this one rocks - Thanks so much man.

cathandler's unofficial Goya Dress channel

30w↑1

In fact Canned Heat held back the release of their cover so that Wilbert would have a shot at a hit record with his original.

Jon Tisch

5y↑27

He was one of the best. Most underrated musicians of his time!!

Alan Brando

Most undertimed musician of his rate.

Accordion Americana

5y↑20

Never get tired of this version. He is so spontaneous. Brilliant.

ThymeBottle

13y↑12

I saw him in concert in 1970 at the Sam Houston Coliseum. He was outfitted as a one-man band and played this song among his other hits. My friends and I sat directly behind the stage, overlooking it, as a matter of fact. He and Booker T. and the MGs were on the bill with Creedence Clearwater Revival. We were in our early teens.

Connie Limon

31w

so lucky. I wish I could have lived at the time he was performing to see him in person. He was really good.

david

41w

lucky you!!!!

dino de luca

2y↑4

Wilbert Harrison ...great rock and roller and great piano player. An unsung hero of this great music.

marknorthwest93

5y↑45

We all need to work together to end racism, Wilbert Harrison's iconic song is timeless. Let's work together to make life worthwhile for all!

Jason Toney

30w

Racism won't end if we don't stop telling people that it's their skin color that determines whether or not they're good or bad instead of their character and what lies in their hearts.

Jim Ervin

The right music has the best ability to bring races together.

Angelo Anello

3y↑1

God created the races.

Mankind has been trying to mix them ever since, with disastrous results.

John Wells

2y↑21

Needs to be our
New National Anthem !

Connie Limon

31w

that is a good idea

Marcus Blackwell

2y↑37

This song: exists

The comments: warring over which version is better despite it CLEARLY asking us to work together as a team

Afonso Rodrigues

3y↑4

BELA CANÇÃO.....LINDA VOZ....08/11/2019

tink00000000

2y↑1

Afonso Rodrigues Com certeza!

Anastasia Kay

4y↑3

Still have this 45 in my collection! Love it!

Kayodleman

9y↑4

Saw Wilbert live when he opened the show for CCR in Jax August 15, 1970. He had his one man band rig and a small black Kustom 100 amp. He was impressive and so were Booker T and CCR. Great night of music.

Jim Ervin

7y↑21

I was thrilled to find a copy of this record recently. I wouldn't care if it's dirt common and worthless, I love Wilbert's version of this song. You should hear it in stereo, you just gotta get up and dance unless you're crippled.

backroom45s

@Jim Ervin perhaps you prefer bum molesting videos 🙄

Jim Ervin

@backroom45sI just don't know what that Chubby Checker song has to do with anything. I played it, hated it. But I usually feel the same about any song with blaring horns.

backroom45s

@Jim Ervin lmao 😄
The song is Chubby Checker... You Just Don't Know (what you do to me girl) 👍
https://youtu.be/2RLqeGRxN9U

Jim Ervin

2y↑1

@backroom45s I haven't seen any videos like that. Was some bum molesting them?

backroom45s

@JimErvin no need for sorry mate 👍 I didn't take offence in the slightest 👍
I was a "Northern Soul" dancer... we danced separately from the girls. They have plenty of videos on YouTube where you can see why 👍

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Daniel Stump

3y↑13

Canned heat did a good cover of this song.
I always like to hear Wilbert Harrison, one of the pioneers.

Marc Jacobs

Climax Blues Band - Crazy 'bout My Baby is also a nice cover of this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8igYdmUZw0

Marc Jacobs

Bryan Ferry also imho. Quite uplifting.....

Alan Hale

Can't beat the classics

Alexander А.

1y↑1

ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО!!! Только бы чуть быстрее и добавить соло на гитаре( в конце песни немного было).

Mark Herron

1y↑1

Happy birthday to Wilbert Harrison his birthday verse is Jeremiah 1:5 rest in peace ✌️🕊️ Happy New 🆕 Year! Blessings and Hugs 💖🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!

Accordion Americana

7y↑7

Very quirky, sweet song. The one man band concept is hilarious. I love this song, and his version is by far the best!

Eleanor Hanold

8y↑2

Just what I needed. We can do this, we can work together. Wilbert Harrison is the man.

Barney Fife

7y↑20

My favorite rendition.

cowboy bob

5y↑2

Wilbert is one of the all time greats

Robert Phippen

5y↑42

saw him perform this at Cobo Hall in Detroit in 1970 The lineup was Wilbert then Booker T and the MGs and then Credence Clearwater Revival ,, they don't make em like that anymore

aaron4wilkins

2y↑1

Lucky Day!

Willie Wilson

5y↑4

What a line up, fantastic!

Darryl Evans

4y↑2

Love this version by Wilbert Harrision

Michael Mahoney

4y↑5

In times like this the message is so relevant! Come on "Lets work together" as the song says United we stand, divided we fall. This about this a black man singing this song in the 60's. Peace & Love Rules!!

T4TexasTom

1y↑1

I ABSOLUTELY love
B O T H
versions!!!🔥❤️🎸

Stephen

this is a great example of raw talent. great sound, great melody. something that has a homey quality to it, like it was recorded in my garage with my friends.

Fred Snailum

5y↑13

great song. Before Canned Heat,too,but both versions rock.

peanutzinuk

7y↑4

He wrote this great song. His version is hillbilly and for me - laid back - and I can imagine US road side café at night with a band, sawdust on floor and everybody in cowboy boots dancing a storm! love it! Canned Heat's version was different version (K #2), but great to dance to. For powerful and a dynamic drive, can't beat Bryan Ferry's '76 UK #4 hit. thank you for uploading. Peantz Koenig.

J Johnston

This is a really cool version. It reminds me of other bands who've decided to go unplugged for a change

Abrohill

12y

notable, la version original de Wilbert tiene la misma fuerza y frescura que el cover de Canned Heat, tenía la sospecha que no era de Canned, es una de mis preferidas, ordena los atomos de mi alma

eduardo ishibachi

MARAVILHA ..

Stephen D. chandler

8y↑12

FANTABULOUSLY-FOOT-TAPPIN' Classic from the Past, courtesy of Brother WILBERT Harrison !!!!!

Stephen D. chandler

A " BLAST " from the Rock 'n' ROll Past !!!!!

Zack Raynor

3y↑2

My first ever concert, 1969, the line up was Wilbert Harrison, Booker T and the MGS and Creedence!! Fabulous!!! aaaah the good ole days 😁

bluenote824 jones

Great . I listen to alot of his stuff on spotify . Great stuff .

John O'Shea

11y

I've always heard and loved the versions by Roxy Music and especially Canned Heat. But I never heard the original version before. And this is a one-man band. Cool!

Wendy Reeves

35w↑1

Had only heard Bryan Ferrys version until now which I love..now I know what a great song it is hearing this ❤

alampls

13y

Wow! Was a little young when this came out and missed it--until now. Would love to know who's blowing the great harp on this.

rob quonset

7y↑15

I heard Delbert McClinton played harmonica on this song...pretty good stuff.

rob quonset

7y↑2

@SuperSquawker I believe you are correct.

SuperSquawker

7y↑3

actually Delbert played on.. Bruce Chanels's song..." Hey Baby'.................. and taught John Lennon how to play... not sure if he played on this.....

High Society Song Channel

Genius doesn't have to come from high places. Work Together by Wilbert Harrison may well be a good example of fifteen minutes of genius brought forth by a guy of humble beginnings, like most of us. We thank you for this song!

Bernice Murphy

I remember my Dad had this one in the Jukebox...we loved this song, and danced to it,

Marcus Blackwell

As of now, I'm surprised the media hasn't learned stuff from this song.

I feel like this should be in a kids show nowadays

David Russell

37w

First time hearing this. Great music. I heard a version in the 70’s, by Canned Heat I think. This is better. I somehow missed hearing of Wilbert Harrison until seeing mention of him on a Greatest Hits commercial. Looking at more of his material. YouTube is a blessing to music.

andy tate

32w

fantastic song, fact it's very primitive and raw like R&B and Blues is supposed to be. I think sometimes people miss the point of what this music is supposed to do.

Dennis Lowry

3y↑1

Pure, simple and great.

falconhog

13y↑1

im suprised no one commented on this yet, its an amazing song, glad you posted thank you

ursulapritchard

There is a lot to work together on right now! 💞👍🏻

Mary Kirkland

I love this song, I was 10 years old when he sang this song

Laura Lodder-Beeby

Aw, I haven't heard this since I was a kid! It's almost...garage soul! Awesome...

aaron4wilkins

Great! I Love this song

Joe Flip

7y↑17

this is awesome with a side of groovy gravy.Wilbert,you da man

bluenote824 jones

5y↑2

Great artist and record

Michael Morris

2y↑1

This is the original version written and recorded by Wilbert Harrison in 1962. Every other version is a cover of this track, some are ok and some are not, but in my opinion the original is always the best.

Ronnie & Minh

12y↑1

Wow, thanks, I had thought that Canned Heat wrote this, but know I know it was Wilbert. Great stuff!

Farrah Teague

8y↑3

Love Wilbert Harrison!!!

tommyau2006

6y↑7

pure classic.............

josh pierce

thank you so much i didnt know someone made it other than canned heat this sounds way better i cant beleive it i love it thank you so much wilbert

Chris Williams

9y↑2

Way cool tune--nearly forgotten. Thanks for posting!

M. Le Blanc

I've had the '45 since it appeared ('69??) Classic among classics.

GL AnnapolisTeam

This is a very cool song !!!

mkp823

11y↑7

This is the one I remember - right down to the volume "burp" in the middle. I never heard the Canned Heat version until very recently- don't know how I missed it, but I prefer the original.

Boyd Cord

3y↑3

1960 still holds up.

Teresa Hope Miller

Both of us love it,Curt knows his stuff! ,

Harry M

6y↑5

I grew up with the Bryan Ferry version but I love this version and didn't know this was the Original. You learn something everyday. Thanks for giving me the knowledge. Bryan Ferry version made me come here after somebody mentioned this Original version.

terrypussypower

@Harry M I used to think the Canned Heat version was just their take on "Let's Stick Together"! It's only recently I realised that he'd done another version that they'd covered.

Harry M

terrypussypower Thanks Terry.

terrypussypower

5y↑2

Harry M This isn't the original version of Brian Ferry's release, that would be Harrison's "Let's Stick Together". This one is "Let's Work Together". While they are similar they have different lyrics and a different title. They are in fact two different releases.

Greg LaPointe

5y↑1

The Canned Heat version at Woodstock is pretty good too.

Mr22thou

6y↑7

I would swear that Wilbert's record was getting airplay in L.A., until Canned Heat's version wiped it off the map and almost out of history. In 1969, I would have been listening to AM stations, so most likely it would have been on 1110 KRLA or 1640 KDAY, if my memory serves me, which is not guaranteed. If you don't remember L.A. radio of that era, please ignore my ramblings. TYVM.

Kenneth Besselman

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Steve R

Yeah, I first heard it in the late 60's on KPPC, an FM station broadcast out of a church basement in Pasadena. I think it started in '67 and lasted through 1970.

marcobowow

4y↑1

Cool, didn't know that, I'm from FayetteNam

Muzikgirl67

4y↑1

Mr22thou You musn't forget the fabulous 93-KHJ my friend! Take Care! Ms. Elizabeth📟🎤📻🎧📟🎤📻🎧

Marvin Smith

6y↑1

This was certainly the case in Fayetteville NC. His version was all over the local "black" stations, even crossing over to the white stations. Then after Canned Heat's version it was never heard again.

robert darren

I'm 73 and have never heard this before....... FANTASTIC!!!!! Late 60's from what I see, had no idea. Same time I was in the army and out of country. Thanks for the posting!!!!

Boyd Cord

huh?

Rodney Johnson

6y↑2

I ran out and Bought the Wilbur Harrison Version soon as I heard it. Loved it. Liked it better than Canned Heats version.

Howard Speizer

Agree. It is definitely a little better. Have a copy of the original.

Mike Treadwell

5y↑1

Wilbert- Thanks for the memories!!!

Nila Sanders

1y↑2

Man I was crazy for this when it came out. Yep, I'm real old.

James Prince

Not My Real Name

12y

Just heard got a 45 of this and heard it for the first time. A "holy shit" record

M. Le Blanc

Still amazing song!@

beanie angela

10y

Unbelievable; he wrote this, too.

Alice Wilde

Amen.

Edgar Martinez

3y↑1

Es tan hermosa..

Daniel Droixhe

Magnifique!

bluenote824 jones

A one man genius

DaTiger1223

Watching The RMS this song just popped in my head! Couldn't remember the name but remembered the artist (Wilbert Harrison), so glad I did brings back my youth!

ennui406

11y

Fabulous! Thanks for posting

songcollector07

11y

man i just heard this on sirius deep tracks , wow i love it thanks for posting . . .

Billy Allison

2y↑4

United we stand against covid 19 divided we fall! pray for all humanity!

Richard Taylor

12y

This is quite possibly the best thing I have heard

Neil Woodward

The original can't be beat!

Mike Dobridge

It was a big hit at the beach in SC back in 69.

Sandie Harrison

Fantastic love this the original ❤️👍

Dr Feelbad

Its not the original

Andrew Conicello

12y

i believe he played this as a one man band.

cedric rejade

4y↑1

is anyone knows when this' ve been recorded?
it sounds great

Patrick Teater

2y↑1

actually he did this in 1969 and Canned Heat did it shortly after - his original version was Let's Stick Together - and that was done in 1962 - this was a remake of that original recording! :D

ripe tomato

3y↑1

1965.

xstugee

26w

A song for the congress and senate of the USA....great thanks

Robert Moore

9y↑2

Is there a video of this "one man band" phenomenal musisician

Alexander Kendall

Soooo cool ! Soooo sagacious ! Sooo-sooooooo-so-so-so. Alright !!

Dave Low

Wish more of this was about now! 🤔😉

Mike Mangan

4y↑1

Recorded in late 1968 and in 1969 it would become a hit .The original "LET'S WORK TOGETHER" Canned Heat would later cover this but this remains Thee Best Version!

jack jc

3y↑1

@Thor Thorsson ,
true,he recorded this song twice,in 1962 and 1969.

Thor Thorsson

3y↑1

Except he originally recorded the song in 1962 as "Let's Stick Together".

Kenneth Besselman

9y↑9

Every one knows him best for the classic "Kansas City" Good as it was THIS is better

santos rivas gonzalez

me gusta esta rola

Kenneth Besselman

3y↑3

Let's e work Together Kansas City Wilbert Harrison a 2 Classic wonder!

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TheRazorsEdge500

Not gonna lie, I prefer Status Quo's version, but this is pretty cool :)

Uwe Steinki

51w

So cool! Cheers from Australia.

Robert J. Karczewski

6y↑1

Wilbert Harrison opened for Creedence Clearwater Revival in May, 1970 in Essen, Germany at the Gruge Hall. Wilbert was the one man band like you hear now. There was a Dutch group next before Creedence played. It was a great concert! We were some happy GIs to see this concert.

Robert J. Karczewski

+e james
Thanks, James! Golden Earring really rocked! That must have been the start of their climb to fame opening for Creedence Clearwater Revival. That would have been good expose for them.

MrRyder2U

9y↑2

This is a good version, as it should be, afterall, Wilbert Harrison wrote the song, but, the Canned Heat version...ROCKS!

fenderstratguy

MrRyder2U This is very nice but I have loved the distorted slide solos Canned Heat came up with for this, since the first time I heard them. If only they were 10x longer!