About The Song
“I Got a Woman” is a song co-written and recorded by American R&B and soul musician Ray Charles. Atlantic Records released the song as a single in December 1954, with “Come Back Baby” as the B-side. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also one of Charles’s first crossover hits, appealing to both black and white audiences.
Elvis Presley recorded his version of “I Got a Woman” on January 10, 1956, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was released as the B-side to Presley’s single “I’m Counting on You” in August 1956, but it failed to chart. However, Presley continued to perform the song live throughout his career, and it became one of his signature numbers.
Presley’s version of “I Got a Woman” is a more uptempo and energetic rendition than Charles’s original. Presley’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and the band’s backing is tight and driving. The song is a perfect example of Presley’s early rock and roll sound, which blended elements of R&B, country, and gospel music.
In addition to its musical significance, “I Got a Woman” is also notable for its lyrical content. The song is a frank and unapologetic celebration of female sexuality. Presley sings about his love and devotion for his woman, and he describes her in explicit terms. The song was controversial when it was first released, but it has since become a classic of the rock and roll genre.
“I Got a Woman” was written by Charles and his pianist, Rene Hall, in 1954. Charles was inspired to write the song after he met his future wife, Della Bea Robinson. Charles and Robinson were married in 1955, and they remained together until her death in 1964.
Charles’s version of “I Got a Woman” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also one of Charles’s first crossover hits, appealing to both black and white audiences.
Presley’s version of “I Got a Woman” was not as commercially successful as Charles’s original, but it became a staple of Presley’s live shows. Presley first performed the song live on his first television appearance, on The Steve Allen Show in January 1956. He continued to perform the song live throughout his career, and it was one of his signature numbers.
“I Got a Woman” has been covered by many other artists over the years, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. The song has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including Pulp Fiction and Breaking Bad.
“I Got a Woman” is one of the most iconic and influential rock and roll songs of all time. It is a song that celebrates female sexuality and celebrates love. Elvis Presley’s version of the song is a classic example of his early rock and roll sound, and it remains one of his most popular songs to this day.
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Lyrics
Well, I’ve got a woman
Way cross town
She’s good to me oh, yeah
Say. I’ve got a woman
Way cross town
She’s good to me oh, yeahShe’s here in the morning,
loving me
Yeah, she’s a kind of friend to meShe says she love me early in the morning
Just for me
Oh, yeah you know she loves me
Oh, naturallyShe’s there to love me both day and night
No groans or fusses, treats me right
Never running in the street
Loving me alone
She knows a woman’s place is around home at nightWell, she’s my baby
And I’m her loving man