He Was Too Good to Me
Percy Heath, Chris Connor, Blossom Dearie, Kenny Clarke, Milt Jackson, Annie Ross
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Ev'ry time, ev'ry time, ev'ry doggone time I fall in love I get a shovin' around ev'ry time Ev'ry time, ev'ry time, ev'ry doggone time I try romance I'm takin' a chance on losin' my mind I'm gonna learn to be a hermit And live in a hermit's cave Until I lose those blues my sweetie gave to me I'm gonna burn my bridges behind me I'm gonna hate all you men The love bug will never find me Way up on the shelf again 'Cause ev'ry time, ev'ry time, ev'ry doggone time I fall in love I get a shovin' around ev'ry doggone time.
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Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Origin"He Was Too Good to Me" is a pop song composed by renowned songwriters Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for a 1930 musical titled "Simple Simon" that never made it onto the final production.
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Carly Simon's VersionCarly Simon is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter who released her version of "He Was Too Good to Me" in 1990 in her album "My Romance".
- Simon's rendition is slower and more somber, reflecting her unique pop/folk style.
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Carmen McRae's VersionCarmen McRae, an American jazz singer described as "the most literate of singers", recorded her version of "He Was Too Good to Me" in 1955 for her album "By Special Request".
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Chris Connor's VersionChris Connor recorded her version of this song for her 1956 eponymous album "Chris", showcasing her distinctive jazz style.
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Jeri Southern's VersionAmerican jazz and popular music singer Jeri Southern released her version of the song in 1955. Her rendition is noted for its romantic melancholy, a trademark of her style.
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Natalie Cole's VersionNatalie Cole, daughter of iconic singer Nat King Cole, included her version of "He Was Too Good to Me" in her album "Take a Look" in 1993. It emphasizes her soul and contemporary R&B influences.
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Nina Simone's VersionRenowned American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist, Nina Simone, recorded a unique and soulful version of "He Was Too Good to Me" in 1967, giving the song a strong emotional resonance.
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Shirley Horn's VersionNoted for her ability to sustain a slow tempo over long periods, Shirley Horn also covered "He Was Too Good to Me" in her 1991 album "You Won't Forget Me". Her sensitive and personal style is reflected in her version.
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