Use Ta Be My Girl
The O'Jays
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Oh, good loving, The girl's got plenty good lovin'. Ask me how I know, And I'll tell you so, She used ta be my girl I respect her. When she was mine, I used to neglect her. Ah, she wanted more than I could give, But as long as I live, She'll be my girl. She used ta be my girl, She used ta be my girl. She had a charmin' personality, The girl was so right for me. She's my girl. And if I had the chance, I'd take her back. As a matter of fact, Right away, like today. Not only good lookin', The girl was so smart. Ya can't beat her cookin'. Ah, ask me how I know, And I'll tell you so She used ta be my girl. Deep down inside I still love her. I place no one above her. She's warm and sensitive. For as long as I live She'll be my girl. And if I had the chance, I'd take her back. As a matter of fact, right away, like today. Oh, well. Oh, good lovin', The girl's got plenty good lovin'. Ask me how I know, And I'll tell you so She used ta be my girl, my girl. Deep down inside, I place no one above her. She was mine, all mine. She was mine. She used ta be my girl, She used ta be my girl.
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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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20 facts about this song
Song Creation"Use Ta Be My Girl" was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, two prolific songwriters and music producers who contributed hugely to the sound of Philadelphia soul.
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AchievementsThe song spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B singles chart in the spring of 1978, becoming one of The O'Jays' biggest hits.
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Chart PositionBesides topping the R&B chart, "Use Ta Be My Girl" also reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, showing its crossover popularity.
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Album AppearanceThis O'Jays' hit is featured on their 1978 platinum album, So Full of Love, which peaked at number six on the R&B albums chart.
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DurationThe official duration of the song, as listed on the album, is 3 minutes, and 20 seconds.
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Genre"Use Ta Be My Girl" falls in the genre of R&B and soul, a style that The O'Jays were particularly known and loved for.
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Success and RecognitionThis song helped The O'Jays continue enjoying mainstream success amidst the rise of disco and new wave music in the late 1970s.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about a man's reminiscences of a past relationship, expressing regret over the end of a love that used to be precious.
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Certification"Use Ta Be My Girl" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales over 500,000 units in the United States.
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Impact on the Band's CareerDespite having several previous hits, "Use Ta Be My Girl" is often considered the song that solidified The O'Jays' standing as one of the top R&B groups of that era.
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Genre Classification"Use Ta Be My Girl" is classified as a soul and funk song, showcasing the O'Jays' proficiency in these genres.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved considerable success upon its release, reaching the #4 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and spending five weeks at #1 on the R&B singles chart.
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Album Appearance"Use Ta Be My Girl" is one of the tracks on the O'Jays' 1978 album "So Full of Love", which itself was quite successful.
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Platinum CertificationThe song's success led to the "So Full of Love" album getting a Platinum certification by the RIAA, marking sales of over a million copies.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the legendary song-writing duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who were key figures in creating the Philadelphia soul sound.
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Main Theme"Use Ta Be My Girl" talks about a man's nostalgia and longing for his ex-lover who used to be his girl.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Use Ta Be My Girl" is 3 minutes and 52 seconds, making the song neither too short nor overly lengthy.
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Song LegacyOver the years, the song has maintained its popularity and is often included in various lists of the greatest R&B songs of the 70s.
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Band FormationThe O'Jays, who performed "Use Ta Be My Girl," were originally formed in 1958 and have undergone various line-up changes over the years.
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Philadelphia International RecordsThe song was released under the label Philadelphia International Records, which is famous for producing numerous soul and R&B hits.
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