Get Ready
Hall And Oates · Other Songs - Hall And Oates
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear diesels a-humming
You don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
People get ready for the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Faith is the key open the doors and board them
There's room for all of the loved and lost
Yeah yeah
Now there ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who's hard on mankind just to save his own
Have pity on those whose chances are thinner
'Cause there's no hiding place from the Kingdom's Throne
Oh people get ready there's a train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear diesels a-humming
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
I'm getting ready I'm ready
Oh I'm getting ready I'm ready
Get Ready - Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates' "Get Ready" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1970s power pop and R&B fusion, characterized by its driving rhythm section and Hall's distinctive vocal delivery. The track exemplifies the duo's signature blend of polished production and soulful songwriting that defined their early catalog. Released during a period where they were establishing their reputation for high-energy dance tracks, the song showcases their ability to craft anthems that resonated with audiences across the United States. It reflects the era's musical landscape, where rock and R&B elements merged seamlessly to create a sound that would become a staple of their discography. The recording captures the raw energy and charisma that made Hall & Oates a dominant force in popular music throughout the late seventies and eighties.