<Tr> <Th> Songwriter (s) </Th> <Td> William DeVaughn </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Producer (s) </Th> <Td> Frank Fioravanti, John Davis </Td> </Tr> <P> "Be Thankful for What You Got" is a soul song written and first performed by William DeVaughn . </P> <P> DeVaughn wrote "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy" eventually re-written to become "Be Thankful for What You Got" in 1972, and spent $900 toward its development ((i) A development agreement, under which an artist will record a few initial demos or tracks . If successful, the company may reserve the right to extend the arrangement;) to Omega Sound (a Philadelphia production house). The producers at Omega (Frank Fioravanti and sax player / MFSB session group member, John Davis) decided to go for a strong groove with a smooth, almost jazzy arrangement, eventually booking time to record at Sigma Sound Studio in Philadelphia . </P>

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