"Raise Your Hand" is a song written by Steve Cropper,

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, and Alvertis Isbell (Al Bell). It was recorded by Floyd and appeared on his 1967 debut album '' Knock on Wood''. It was released as a single that year, where it reached #16 on the Black Singles Chart and #79 on the

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Chart performance

Other versions

*The song was part of Janis Joplin's concert repertoire and was performed by her at the 1969

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. Her rendition of the song later appeared on the 1993 compilation '' Janis''. *It was also played by

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, and appeared on their 1976 live album ''

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''. *

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recorded a version of the song in the early 1970s which was released on the 1985 compilation album Golden Empire. *The song has long been a favorite of

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for several decades and a 1978 performance of it was included on their '' Live/1975–85'' box set. *A version of the song appeared on

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and Temple of Soul's 2004 album '' Live in Asbury Park, Vol. 2'' featuring Bruce Springsteen on lead guitar and lead vocals.

References

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