It's the Same Old Song

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About It's the Same Old Song

"It's the Same Old Song" is a 1965 hit single recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song is today one of The Tops' signature songs, and was reportedly created—from initial concept to commercial release—in 24 hours. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. It also reached number 34 in the UK.


Year:
1973
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You're sweet as a honey bee
But like a honey bee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be

Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
I, oh I

Sentimental fool, am I
To hear a old love song and wanna cry
'Cause the melody keeps haunting me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch my heart
Saying together forever, breaking up never

It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
But it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone

Precious memories keep a lingering on
Every time I hear our favorite song
Now you're gone, left this emptiness
I only reminisce the happiness we spent
We used to dance to the music
Make romance through the music

Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
I, oh I

It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes. more »

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Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland

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7 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"It's the Same Old Song" was released by American vocal quartet, The Four Tops, in 1965. - The song quickly gained popularity, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
Creation and Design
The song was written and composed by the famous USA team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. - It was created specifically as a follow-up to The Four Tops' prior hit, "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)".
Quick Production
It's rumored that the song was written, recorded, and released within 24 hours in response to the Four Tops' demand for a follow-up to their previous hit.
Similarities to Previous Hit
"It's the Same Old Song" has an identical chord progression, and a very similar melody and structure to "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)".
Hit in the UK
The song also achieved commercial success overseas, reaching #34 on the UK Singles Chart.
Legacy and Covers
"It's the Same Old Song" has been covered by several artists, including KC and The Sunshine Band and Dolly Parton. - Despite its hoasty production, the song became one of The Four Tops' most enduring hits and is still regularly played on classic soul radio stations.
Cultural Impact
The song made an appearance in the hit 1988 film "Rain Man", further cementing its place in pop culture. - The line "with a different meaning since you been gone" is regularly interpolated by grammar enthusiasts as an egregious example of a dangling preposition.

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