AI beschrijving: "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" is a song by the British band Scritti Politti, released in 1984 on the Warner Bros. Records label. The song belongs to the genres of new wave, synth-pop, and funk. Key contributors to the track include Green Gartside (vocals, songwriting) and David Gamson (production, instrumentation). Historically significant as one of the band's most popular and enduring songs, "Wood Beez" showcases Scritti Politti's unique blend of catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and eclectic influences. The song's innovative production and Gartside's distinctive vocals helped establish the band as a major force in the 1980s new wave and pop scenes.