"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.
The title of the song refers to a stick used to administer corporal punishment (a "licking").
Chart positions
Chart (1968) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |
U.S. Billboard R&B | 2 |
Personnel
- 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
- Jabo Starks – drums
Live version
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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