"Licking Stick – Licking Stick" is a song written by James Brown, Bobby Byrd, and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis and recorded by Brown as a two-part single in 1968.White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In Star Time (pp. 54–59) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.Leeds, Alan, and Harry Weinger (1991). "Star Time: Song by Song". In Star Time (pp. 46–53) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records. Byrd provides backing vocals on the song. It was the first stereo single release by King Records. The song was included on the album Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud.
The title of the song refers to a stick used to administer corporal punishment (a "licking").
Chart positions Chart (1968)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 10014U.S. Billboard R&B2
Personnel James Brown– lead vocal Bobby Byrd – organ Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis – alto saxophone Maceo Parker – tenor saxophone St. Clair Pinckney – baritone saxophone Jimmy Nolen – electric guitar Tim Drummond – bass Jabo Starks – drums
Live version Brown performs live versions of "Licking Stick – Licking Stick" on his 1970 album Sex Machine, as well as on the 1998 release Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68.
References
External links AllMusic review