About The Song
“It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” is a song written by James Brown and his then-girlfriend Betty Jean Newsome, who drew inspiration from her own observations of gender relations, released as a single in 1966. It became a major hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a soul classic, known for its powerful vocals, driving rhythm, and catchy horn section. However, the lyrics have been interpreted in various ways, with some considering them to be chauvinistic. The song celebrates the achievements of men, attributing the creation of various things like cars, trains, and even the electric light to men’s efforts. However, it also acknowledges the importance of women, stating that “it would be nothing without a woman or a girl”