The Palmettos - Powers (Official Audio 1976) | Alternative Reality Radio

The official 2025 remaster of "Powers," the breakout 1976 single by The Palmettos.
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About the Track:

Recorded during the sweltering summer of 1976, "Powers" marked a radical sonic change for The Palmettos. Following the departure of their previous frontman, the band made the decision to move backing vocalist Devine Ella to lead, a choice that would redefine their sound.

The track also marked the songwriting debut of keyboardist Maggie Crampon, who had joined the band only weeks prior. Written about a volatile past relationship, Crampon brought the demo to the sessions for the album Lonely Paths. The chemistry was immediate; the band famously tracked the rhythm section in a single afternoon, and the entire album was completed in a focused three-and-a-half-week session.

Upon release it soared to No. 2 on the Billboard charts. "Powers" was the monumental success that not only smashed expectations but defined the sonic trajectory of The Palmettos for years to come.
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Original Release Date: October 14, 1976
Album: Lonely Paths
Label: ARR Records
Format: Stereo
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Lyrics:

Well, things were good for a while
Thought we had some sort of normal life
But you built a house of cards on silly lies
And I was falling for it all

Mmm, but the cracks were already showin' in your heart
Oh, And I could see it all falling apart

I found my own way now
And I don’t need you by my side
I’ll take my chances now
And I'm doin' just fine
What you never understood, baby
Is I never really needed you
I've got these new powers now!
Yeah, I've got these powers now!

Oh, Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby

Oh, Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby

You wanted your freedom, well, go on
You're just another shadow in the dawn
I won't be the story that they're telling in this town
Who am I to keep you bound?

Ooh, didn't need the noise, baby, didn't need the blame
And I No longer need you calling out my name...

I found my own way now
And I don’t need you by my side
I’ll take my chances now
And I'm doin' just fine
What you never understood, baby
Is I never really needed you
I've got these new powers now!
Yeah, I've got these powers now!
I've got these new powers now!
Yeah, I've got these powers now!

Oh, Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers...

Oh, no... didn't want the blame
Oh, no... not playing that game
And now you're callin' out my name...
You're callin' out my name...

I found my own way now
And I don’t need you by my side!
I’ll take my chances now
And I'm doin' just fine!
What you never understood, baby!
Is I never really needed you

I've got these new powers now!

Got, these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers now, baby
Got these powers now, got these powers...
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Produced by: JP © 1976 The Palmettos / 2025 Alternative Reality Radio