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About I Just Want to Celebrate

"I Just Want to Celebrate" is a song recorded by American rock band Rare Earth. It was the lead single on their 1971 album One World and was the band's fifth single overall. It reached #7 on the pop charts and was Rare Earth's final top 10 single. It was the opening song on their live album, Rare Earth in Concert, released later that year. The song was included on various live and best-of compilations in later years.

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I Just Want To Celebrate another day of living,I Just Want To Celebrate, another day of life.I put my faith in the people, but the people let me down,So I turn the other way and carry on anyhow.That's why I'm telling you,I Just Want To Celebrate another day of living,I Just Want To Celebrate, another day of life.I put my faith in the people, but the people let me down,So I turn the other way and carry on anyhow. Had my hand on a dollar bill and the dollar bill blew away,But the sun is shining down on me and it's here to stay.That's why I'm telling you.I Just Want To Celebrate another day of living,I Just Want To Celebrate, another day of life.Don't let it get you down, no, no, Don't let it turn you around and around and around and around and around. Well I can't be bothered with sorrow, and I can't be bothered with hate,I'm using up my time by feeling fine ev'ry day.That's why I'm telling you,I Just Want To Celebrate I Just Want To Celebrate another day I Just Want To Celebrate another day of living,I Just Want To Celebrate, another day of life.Don't let it get you down, no, no, Don't let it turn you around and around and around and around and around.

Rare Earth

Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (which was named after the band), who prospered in 1970–1972. Although not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members. (The Rustix were signed before them and were an all white act, but did not have any hits.) more »

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Written by: DINO FEKARIS, NICK ZESSES

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10 facts about this song

Release Date

"I Just Want to Celebrate" was released in 1971 as part of Rare Earth's album "One World".

Chart Performance

The song was a significant success, reaching #7 on the Pop Singles chart and #24 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Band's Achievement

"I Just Want to Celebrate" is one of the band's most popular songs along with "Get Ready" and "Hey Big Brother".

Musical Style

The song features the band's signature sound, which mixes rock with elements of soul and funk music.

Song Meaning

The lyrics of "I Just Want to Celebrate" express the philosophy of focusing on positivity, celebrating life despite hardships, and refusing to let life's troubles bring you down.

Movie Appearances

This song has been used in multiple movies like "Three Kings" and "A Knight’s Tale".

Notable Cover

It was covered by the band "Mojo in the Morning" in 2000.

Commercial Use

"I Just Want To Celebrate" has also been used in advertising, notably in numerous Ford Motor Company commercials in 2000s.

Song Writers

The song was written by Dino Fekaris and Nick Zesses, who were Motown staff songwriters. Fekaris also co-wrote another popular song, "I Will Survive".

Band's Recognition

Rare Earth is considered as the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members.

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