5 Facts About Bobby Womack and 'Across 110th Street'
- Bobby Womack wrote the title track ‘Across 110th Street’ for the 1972 blaxploitation film of the same name.
- He performed the song with his band Peace, which he formed in the early 1970s.
- The song became one of Womack’s signature hits, blending soul, funk, and cinematic storytelling.
- ‘Across 110th Street’ was later featured prominently in the 1997 film ‘Jackie Brown,’ introducing it to a new generation.
- The track’s lyrics reflect the gritty realities of life in Harlem, matching the film’s themes of crime and survival.