I'll Be Good to You
Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones
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I want to know, baby Just how you feel, girl Said I want to know If what you feel is real, girl 'Cause there's a reason For the things that I say, what I talk about But oh, I want to love ya girl In a special way, come 'ere woman We've been together, for so very long I'd hate to break up, break up my happy home (The way we stand and the way we lie) The way we lie (The way we love and the way we cry) Girl, we cry (Of all these things, there comes a time) There's a time (Makes me feel that it's worth a try) Makes me feel (I'll be good to you) (Good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya) Girl you said, we've been together So very long, very long I would hate to break up, break up my happy home Let me take off your shoes Take a stand, now, and let me know how Oooh always, baby always, and all your know-how, baby (The way we stand and the way we lie) Um-hum the way we lie (The way we love and the way we cry) The wa-ay-ay-ay, we cry (Of all these things, there comes a time) Oooo (Makes me feel that it's worth a try) Oooo (I'll be good to you, good to ya, good to ya) I'll be good (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya) (Good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) {I'll be good} (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) {So good, to you} (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) {I'll be good} (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya) {So good, to you} Girl, I'll be good to you, baby why'know I'll be good to you Take you shopping, you know what I mean baby, anything you want I'll be good to you I'll give it up, with my credit cards, Like Visa, MasterCharge, American Express, Turn my pants upside down Any day of the week Ow-oh, you, you, you Come here, give me love Talk to me (Good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) Girl I'll be good to you (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) I'll be good to you (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya) I'll be good to you, I said I will, I ain't lying, baby Oooo-hoo (Good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) {I'll be good} I'll be good to you (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) {So good, to you} Girl, I'll be good to you (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) I'll be good to you {I'll be good} (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya) I'll be good to you, I said I will, I ain't lying, baby {So good, to you} Oooo-ooo (Good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) {I'll be good} Good to you, yeah! (I'll be good to ya, I'll be good to ya, good to ya) {So good, to you} Yeah! Yeah! I'll be (I'll be good to ya, good to ya, good to ya) {I'll be good} Whoo-hoo, well I'll be I'll be good to you, I said I will, I ain't lying, baby {So good, to you} I'll be good to you
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Written by: MARK SPIRO, STEPHEN KIPNER, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER
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10 facts about this song
Artists' Exposure"I'll Be Good to You" is an exceptional song that got covered and performed by multiple renowned artists over the years including Boney James, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, The Brothers Johnson, and Vanessa Williams.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially recorded and released by The Brothers Johnson in 1976.
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Chart PerformanceThe Brothers Johnson's version topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached number three on the Pop chart.
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Grammy AwardsThe version performed by Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Chaka Khan won the Grammy Award for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1991.
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Cover VersionBoney James, an American saxophonist, keyboardist, and record producer also did a cover version of the song.
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Album InclusionVanessa Williams, an American singer, actress, and fashion designer, included her rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" on her 2005 album titled "Everlasting Love," which is a collection of love songs from the 1970s.
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Fusion of GenresThe song beautifully incorporates elements of R&B, funk, and soul genres and has been appreciated by critics and audiences alike.
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Renowned ComposerThe song was co-written by George and Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson, known for their contributions to the Funk and R&B music scene.
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Lifelong ConnectionsQuincy Jones was a lifelong mentor and producer for the Brothers Johnson, which led to the collaboration on the famous version of "I'll Be Good to You".
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Unique RenditionsAlthough covered by multiple artists, each rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" is unique in its way, with the artists often adding their personal touch to it.
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