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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

5y↑206

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

Peter Short

38w

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...

Clark Ditter

1y↑1

Joe,
What you are saying makes sense, but I have a query.

According to Wikipedia this is not his original version, but is a 1969 re-working of the original song "Let's Stick Together" which is also available on YouTube (the other one has a yellow label).

According to Wikipedia, the other one, "Let's stick together" is the 1962 original, but it doesn't sound older to my ears. Bryan Ferry covered this version, whereas Status Quo covered "work together", which seems more guitar-ish.

Can you shed any light?

M. W.

@lordXAVIJAANBJERGNOG , thanks 👍🇨🇦

Bob Malack

Canned Heat definatley propelled this tune 10 light years ahead in production, melodic beauty, and quality. Creedence Clearwater had that same talent, and made tunes to the effect that it should of been original and their own in the final product. Lets not 'overtip' our hat to these yesterdecade blues guys.

Tracy Kelly

Joe Writeson as he says......let’s work together!!!!!its all in the lyrics 🤝🙌👏✊

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Marcus Blackwell

1y↑20

This song: exists

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

Stevie Callaghan

5y↑103

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

Thomas Beattie

12w

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

Marjory Rainey

2y↑2

Hell yes! All Credit to Wilbert,

M. W.

3y↑5

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

ThymeBottle

12y↑7

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.

Robert Phippen

4y↑37

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

1y↑1

Lucky Day!

Willie Wilson

4y↑3

What a line up, fantastic!

John Wells

39w↑6

Needs to be our
New National Anthem !

Jon Tisch

4y↑22

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

Alan Brando

Most undertimed musician of his rate.

Police Dog

4y↑18

Only God can grant this genius for rhythmic timing; though no doubt Wilbert worked hard to get to a level where God would take an interest

Kevin Loving

Jesus will meet you where you're at invite Him into your heart confess your sins to Him and accept Him as your Savior and God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit will guide you through all difficulties.

Simeon o

3y↑2

There is no God just apreciate that a human while he is breathing was able to write and perform this.

Barney Fife

6y↑21

My favorite rendition.

Accordion Americana

4y↑15

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

Kenneth Besselman

8y↑7

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

Michael Mahoney

3y↑2

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!!

Brian Carpenter

12y↑2

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.

rob quonset

6y↑14

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

rob quonset

6y↑2

@SuperSquawker I believe you are correct.

SuperSquawker

6y↑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.....

Daniel Stump

2y↑11

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

Marc Jacobs

37w

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

Marc Jacobs

37w

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

Alan Hale

41w

Can't beat the classics

Joe Flip

6y↑16

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

tommyau2006

5y↑7

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

Fred Snailum

4y↑13

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

Jim Ervin

6y↑18

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

36w

@Jim Ervin perhaps you prefer bum molesting videos 🙄

Jim Ervin

37w

@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

37w

@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

38w↑1

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

backroom45s

38w

@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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mkp823

10y↑6

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.

Marcus Blackwell

46w

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

Afonso Rodrigues

2y↑4

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

tink00000000

1y↑1

Afonso Rodrigues Com certeza!

Nila Sanders

17w↑1

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

Accordion Americana

6y↑6

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

Ronnie & Minh

11y↑1

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

dino de luca

1y↑1

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

Mark Herron

18w↑1

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

Eleanor Hanold

7y↑2

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

falconhog

12y

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

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!

Alexander А.

14w↑1

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

bluenote824 jones

4y↑2

Great artist and record

T4TexasTom

19w↑1

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

Stephen D. chandler

7y↑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

2y↑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 😁

Anastasia Kay

3y↑1

Still have this 45 in my collection! Love it!

Laura Lodder-Beeby

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

Abrohill

11y

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

John O'Shea

10y

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!

Richard Taylor

11y

This is quite possibly the best thing I have heard

HAAKIE48

11y

Canned Heat's Bob "The Bear" Hite in respect for Wilbert told Liberty Records to wait for CANNED HEAT'S Release of "LET'S WORK TOGETHER" to allow Wilbert's Single to be out for 8 Months.(Official Canned Heat Webmaster)

Billy Allison

1y↑1

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

Mike Treadwell

4y↑1

Wilbert- Thanks for the memories!!!

Not My Real Name

11y

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

Mike Dobridge

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

Harry M

4y↑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

4y↑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

4y↑1

The Canned Heat version at Woodstock is pretty good too.

alampls

12y

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.

songcollector07

10y

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

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.

Boyd Cord

2y↑3

1960 still holds up.

cowboy bob

4y↑1

Wilbert is one of the all time greats

AlbertFisher119

10y

I didn't the original version first but I really like it

ursulapritchard

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

Kayodleman

8y↑1

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.

knowallcity

11y↑1

wow-great post.

marknorthwest93

4y↑43

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!

Jim Ervin

37w

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

Angelo Anello

2y↑1

God created the races.

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

Edgar Martinez

2y↑1

Es tan hermosa..

Dennis Lowry

2y↑1

Pure, simple and great.

J Johnston

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

jerste

8y↑1

No dislikes. Respect.

David Barnett

I came here because of the current Amazon ad. I had forgotten this song and who sang it.

Darryl Evans

3y↑1

Love this version by Wilbert Harrision

Farrah Teague

7y↑3

Love Wilbert Harrison!!!

Dave Low

Wish more of this was about now! 🤔😉

ennui406

10y

Fabulous! Thanks for posting

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?

Chris Williams

8y↑2

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

M. Le Blanc

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

peanutzinuk

5y↑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.

James Prince

Mary Kirkland

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

bluenote824 jones

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

WortonW

10y

@flomurdock I heard swining the other day and thought of the mighty ducks two when they had this song in it. I then came to ole trusty youtube and was right haha Im glad someone else noticed it also.

electric norseman

The "burp" in the middle is because the recording takes 2 sides of the 45 and the transition blend isn't exact.. :)

eduardo ishibachi

MARAVILHA ..

beanie angela

Unbelievable; he wrote this, too.

Payton Terrat

You know you musta!

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

thewillismon

10y

@lexmarks567 My 45 of this is on Sue also--and it's orange!

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!

Bernice Murphy

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

Kenneth Besselman

2y↑3

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

Ulli K.

Ey...Klasse!

aaron4wilkins

Great! I Love this song

eddie lasowsky

Great cover of a Bryan ferry classic.

OH, HAI MARK

JazzyBluesWoman

10y

@ HAAKIE 48... FYI...Bob Hite's brother Richard told me that Bob had held back release of the Canned Heat version of this song so that Wilbert Harrison had a chance to have a hit with it first....just a little additional info to back up your post.

coyotesong

10y

@lillback1 Wow, how fun!!!! When was that?

Daniel Droixhe

Magnifique!

Teresa Hope Miller

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

songcollector07

10y

@gabriel999red there is still great music out there brother just not on fm or the main stream , you can purchase sirius radio either for your car or online , they've got some great channels ! check it out if you can take care and God bless

Greg Ramos

5y↑4

I didn't know there was another version. In any case Harrison got royalties on both.

Mike Mangan

3y↑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

2y↑1

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

Thor Thorsson

2y↑1

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

Chris W

Sounds like maybe production and arrangement-wise Dave Edmunds took some of his inspiration for his cover of I Hear You Knocking from this

bluenote824 jones

Love it more the 8th time.

GL AnnapolisTeam

This is a very cool song !!!

cedric rejade

3y↑1

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

Patrick Teater

1y↑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

2y↑1

1965.

Tim Richards

Amazing ..and I thought Canned Heat was first.

Rodney Johnson

5y↑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.

scoobydoabccba123

10y

i still listen to this on my 8 track , yes it still works and when it breaks i can fix it un like these things now, i also have some stuff you wont find on here , why i dont know but , it aint here , my 8 track kicks ass