"Licking Stick – Licking Stick" is a song written by

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, Bobby Byrd, and

Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis Alfred James Ellis (April 21, 1941 – September 23, 2021), known as Pee Wee Ellis due to his diminutive stature, was an American saxophonist, composer, and arranger. With a background in jazz, he was a member of James Brown's band in the 196 ...

and recorded by Brown as a two-part

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in 1968.Leeds, Alan, and Harry Weinger (1991). "Star Time: Song by Song". In ''Star Time'' (pp. 46–53)

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New York: PolyGram Records. Byrd provides backing vocals on the song. It was the first

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single release by King Records. The song was included on the album ''

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''. The title of the song refers to a stick used to administer corporal punishment (a "licking").

Chart positions

Live version

Brown performs live versions of "Licking Stick – Licking Stick" on his 1970 album ''

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'', as well as on the 1998 release '' Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68''.

References

External links

AllMusic review
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