I Thank You (song)

song written by Hayes & Porter, originally recorded by Sam & Dave

"I Thank You" is a 1968 song by Sam & Dave and was written by Isaac Hayes. It went to number 9 in the United States and number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was covered by ZZ Top for their sixth studio album Degüello and went to number 34 in the United States. It was also covered by Bonnie Raitt for her The Glow.

"I Thank You"
Single by Sam & Dave
from the album I Thank You
B-side"Wrap it Up"
ReleasedJanuary 8, 1968
Recorded1967
GenreSoul
Length2:44
LabelStax/Atlantic
S-242
Songwriter(s)Isaac Hayes
David Porter
Producer(s)Isaac Hayes
David Porter
Sam & Dave singles chronology
"Soul Man"
(1967)
"I Thank You"
(1968)
"You Don't Know What You Mean to Me"
(1968)
"I Thank You"
Single by ZZ Top
from the album Degüello
B-side"A Fool For Your Stockings"
Released1979
Recorded1979
GenreBlues rock
Length3:23
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Isaac Hayes
David Porter
Producer(s)Bill Ham
ZZ Top singles chronology
"Enjoy and Get It On"
(1977)
"I Thank You"
(1979)
"Cheap Sunglasses"
(1979)

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