I've Been Good to You
Brenda Holloway
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Look what you've done; you've made a fool out of someone Who thought love was true & found out that you Were just having fun Oh why do you wanna make me blue? After all, I've been good to you Oh yes I have For a long long time, you needed someone & I made you mine You needed a friend, so I took you in & I treated you kind Oh why do you wanna make me blue? After all, I've been good to you I have always been around & I have never, I've never let you down So now you're telling me that you must go You know that it's hurting me so, yeah But there'll come a time, one day, one day you'll wake up & find You'll come back to me on bended knees You're gonna be cryin' Oh why do you wanna make me blue? After all, I've been good to you I've been good to you, oh yes I have I've been good to you, yes I have ...& fade
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"I've Been Good To You" is a musical piece originally performed by "The Miracles" in 1961.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in "The Miracles" 1961 album "Hi... We're The Miracles".
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Writing CreditsSmokey Robinson, the lead vocalist of The Miracles, is credited as the song's writer.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists including Brenda Holloway and The Temptations.
- Brenda Holloway's version was included in her 1965 album "Every Little Bit Hurts".
- The Temptations' rendition was featured in their 1967 album "With A Lot o' Soul".
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Record LabelAll versions of "I've Been Good To You" were released under the Motown Records label, a record label renowned for its significant role in the racial integration of popular music.
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Motown Sound Influence"I've Been Good To You" is a classic example of the "Motown Sound" which blend of soul music and pop music, characterized by its use of tambourine, drums, bass, and orchestral strings.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and multiple covers, "I've Been Good to You" did not chart; however, it remained a staple in the discographies of the artists who recorded it.
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Impact on Artists' CareerThe song has been instrumental in the careers of the artists, particularly The Miracles and Smokey Robinson. The song's success set the stage for Robinson's future accomplishments as a songwriter and solo artist.
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Song StyleThe song is a slow, heartfelt ballad that is expressive of an emotion of disappointment in love. With coated lyrics, it effectively encapsulates the essence of the '60s era soulful rhythm and blues.
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Signature Motown Traits"I've Been Good To You" exhibits some signature traits of Motown Records songs, like the "call-and-response" singing style, catchy melodic hooks, and an upbeat rhythm masked by emotional, often heartbroken lyrics.
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