This song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed and The Stylistic had a hit with it in 1972. It's part of my childhood sound track and I really loved the Freddie Hubbard's instrumental version but decided to do a vocal version to really bring out the essence of the song.
lyrics
Trash men didn't get my trash today. Oh, why? Because they want more pay. Buses on strike want a raise in fare. So they can help pollute the air. But that's what makes the world go round. The ups and downs of carousels. Changing people's heads around. Go underground, young man. People make the world go round.
Wall street losing dough on every share. They're blaming it on longer hair. Big men smoking in their easy chair. On fat cigars without a care. But that's what makes the world go round. The ups and down of carousels. Changing people's heads around. Go underground young man. People make the world go round.
credits
from JT's Nazaire The Street Above The Underground,
released June 2, 2022
Toussaint: Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Noel McKoy: Vocals,Tony Remy: Guitars, Programming (Producer), Jason Rebello: Keyboards, Nick Cohen: Bass, Frank Tontoh: Drums,
Jazz, funk, and hip-hop grooves drive the latest release by a world-class Dallas collective steered by Snarky Puppy's percussion duo. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 21, 2024