: The song features a rare and famous modulation where Brown directs the band to move downward from F to D, famously saying, "In order for me to get down, I have to get down in D".
: It marked the return of legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker to the group, whose presence is acknowledged by Brown during the track's banter. Structure and Length : The song features a rare and famous
: Despite the title, the phrase "doing it to death" never actually appears in the lyrics. The title was inspired by a figure of speech James Brown heard trombonist Fred Wesley use. : The song features a rare and famous