"Get It Right" is an R&B[1] song written by Luther Vandross and Marcus Miller that was a hit for Aretha Franklin in 1983. Released from the album of the same title, it hit number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in August 1983 but stalled at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #65 in Cash Box.[3] The single reached number nine on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 74 on the UK Singles Chart.
Personnel
- Aretha Franklin - vocals
- Doc Powell, Georg Wadenius - guitar
- Marcus Miller - bass, synthesizer
- Nat Adderley, Jr. - keyboards
- Yogi Horton - drums
- Paulinho da Costa - percussion
- Steve Kroon - congas, triangle
- Dave Friedman - vibraphone
- Luther Vandross, Brenda White King, Fonzi Thornton, Michelle Cobbs, Phillip Ballou, Tawatha Agee, Yvonne Lewis - backing vocals
References
- ^ a b Nelson, George (2003). The Death of Rhythm and Blues. Penguin. ISBN 1101160675.
- ^ Molanphy, Chris (November 15, 2024). "Say a Little Prayer Edition". Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia (Podcast). Slate. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 216.
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