"Licking Stick – Licking Stick" is a song written by James Brown, Bobby Byrd, and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis and recorded by Brown as a two-part single in 1968.[1][2] Byrd provides backing vocals on the song. It was the first stereo single release by King Records. The song was included on the album Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud.
| "Licking Stick – Licking Stick (Part 1)" | ||||
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| Single by James Brown | ||||
| from the album Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud | ||||
| B-side | "Licking Stick – Licking Stick (Part 2)" | |||
| Released | May 1968 | |||
| Recorded | April 16, 1968, King Studios, Cincinnati, OH | |||
| Genre | Funk | |||
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| Label | King 6166 | |||
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| Producer(s) | James Brown | |||
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The title of the song refers to a stick used to administer corporal punishment (a "licking").
Chart positions edit
| Chart (1968) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard R&B | 2 |
Personnel edit
- James Brown – lead vocal
- Bobby Byrd – organ
- Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis – alto saxophone
- Maceo Parker – tenor saxophone
- St. Clair Pinckney – baritone saxophone
- Jimmy Nolen – electric guitar
- Tim Drummond – bass
- John 'Jabo' Starks – drums
Live version edit
Brown performs live versions of "Licking Stick – Licking Stick" on his 1970 album Sex Machine, as well as on the 1998 release Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68.
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