Brown was known for his relentless work ethic, often performing the song while touring 335 nights a year.
It cemented Brown's status as a pop star, marking his second major crossover hit after "Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag". 🎬 Cultural Legacy
An early version titled "I Got You" was recorded in 1964 but was pulled from shelves due to a contract dispute between King Records and Smash Records.
The track is a definitive example of early funk, utilizing a brass-heavy twelve-bar blues arrangement that emphasizes the first beat of every measure—a technique that became a hallmark of Brown’s style.
In 2013, the 1965 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame .