Ghetto Child
The Spinners
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When I was seventeen, I ran away from home And from everything, I had ever known I was sick and tired living in a town Filled with narrow minds and hate They used to laugh at me and children called me names I would run and hide feeling so ashamed Just for being born, I was just a boy Punished for a crime that was not mine Life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child Oh babe, life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child No one tried to understand Papa did the best a man could do A child's reality is paid for by his folks Fancy fairy tales are bought and sold by those Who can well afford time to make believe Childhood dreams, can still come true So I've been wondering, traveling all around Guess it ain't my style to live in just one town Still I'll never know why a child is blamed Ridiculed and shamed, we're all the same Life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child I'm witness that life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child, yeah Life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child Oh baby, life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child Life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child (Life can be rough) life ain't so easy (With going gets tough) when you're a ghetto child (Yeah, but remember) life ain't so easy When you're a (this gotta change) ghetto child (they gotta change gotta change, yeah, yeah!) Life ain't so easy When you're a ghetto child (I'm a ghetto oh) Life ain't so easy
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Written by: LINDA CREED, LINDA DIANE CREED, THOM BELL, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Group Members"The Spinners" were a soul music vocal group formed in 1954. By the 1970s, they were primarily composed of Billy Henderson, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith, and Philippé Wynne. They were known for their refined harmonies and dance routines.
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Album Information"Ghetto Child" is a song from the album "Mighty Love", the fourth studio album by American R&B group The Spinners. It was released on March 20, 1974, by Atlantic Records, their second album with them.
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Chart SuccessDespite its mature and somber theme, "Ghetto Child" did quite well in the charts. It peaked at number 4 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.
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Song Subject"Ghetto Child" is a socially conscientious song about the cyclical nature of poverty, centered around a child asking why he was born into such circumstances and dreaming of a better life.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Thom Bell, known for his work with Philadelphia soul groups and his role in establishing the sub-genre.
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Songwriters"Ghetto Child" was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. The duo had a successful partnership, penning several hits for various artists.
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Musical StyleThe song features the classic Spinners sound, which combines elements of gospel, R&B, soul, and doo-wop music. This can be heard especially in the lush harmonies and orchestral arrangements.
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RecognitionWhile "Ghetto Child" doesn't always get as much recognition as some of the Spinners' bigger hits, it is often highlighted by critics and fans for its poignant lyrics and the group's emotive performance.
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Later RecordingsThe Spinners' lead singer on this track, Philippé Wynne, went on to enjoy a successful solo career after leaving the group in 1977. His distinctive voice on tracks like "Ghetto Child" played an important role in establishing the Spinners' sound.
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InfluenceThe Spinners and their songs like "Ghetto Child" have had a lasting influence in the music industry, paving the way for future R&B and soul acts.
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