Black Box – Everybody Everybody: Lyrics and Music Video
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About the Song
Black Box - Everybody Everybody: Song Overview
Black Box's *Everybody Everybody* (1990) is a seminal house music anthem from their debut album, Dreamland. Known for its infectious beats and soulful vocals (performed by uncredited singer Martha Wash), the track became a global dance hit but was later embroiled in controversy over vocal attribution.
Release and Chart Performance
- Released in July 1990 as the album’s third single.
- Peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 (US) and No. 2 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
- Helped Dreamland sell over 4 million copies globally, despite later legal disputes.
Musical Style and Themes
The song combines:
- Italian house piano riffs, pulsating basslines, and Martha Wash’s powerhouse vocals.
- Lyrics celebrating dance-floor unity, anchored by the iconic chorus:
“Everybody, everybody, let’s get into it / Get stupid / Get it on, get it on, get it on ’til the break of dawn!”
Legacy and Cultural Impact
- A 1990s dance classic, amassing 200+ million streams and retro playlist inclusion.
- Controversy arose when Martha Wash sued Black Box for using her vocals without credit, leading to industry-wide changes in vocal attribution practices.
- Featured in films like The Broken Hearts Club (2000) and TV shows like Pose, reviving its nostalgic appeal.
Songwriting Credits
Produced by Black Box (Daniele Davoli, Valerio Semplici, Mirko Limoni) with vocals by Martha Wash. Wash’s uncredited contributions sparked lawsuits, resulting in revised credits and settlements.
Summary
*Everybody Everybody* remains a dance-floor staple—a euphoric house anthem overshadowed by its vocal credit scandal. While Black Box faced backlash, the track’s enduring grooves and Martha Wash’s vocals cement its legacy as a pioneering 1990s dance hit, underscoring the importance of artistic recognition.
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Black Box: Everybody Everybody Lyrics
I walk around’n’ see your night skyline
I feel the light but you don’t want to stay
So lonely now, just let me off downtown
Sad and free
When I said it was over you aimed at my heart
Won’t be long for I’m leavin’ all my love
But I’ll feel it forever, no sound’s in my life
You can call that no livin’, on my own so free
Everybody, everybody
Everybody, everybody
Everybody, everybody
You took me easy and then let me go
I never was, you see, that cheatin’ kind
You feel all right, you never looker for me
So, it’s time, I’ve gotta get on by
