"I Thank You" is a song written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes originally recorded by Sam & Dave, released in early 1968.
[1] The single was Sam & Dave's final release on Stax Records, reaching No.
[3] The song begins with Sam's spoken introduction that goes: "I want everybody to get off your seat,/ And get your arms together,/ And your hands together,/ And give me some of that old soul clapping".
Following a brief instrumental, Sam sings the refrain, with Dave, joining him, on the Coda with the repeated "thank yous".
Record World said that "Billy Gibbons growls with soulful authority and matches his stellar vocal work with a stinging guitar.