That's What Girls Are Made For
The Spinners
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That's what girls are made for To hug and to kiss (That's what girls are made for) To love and to miss (That's what girls are made for) You gotta hug 'em (Hug 'em) Then you kiss 'em (Kiss 'em) You gotta love 'em (Love 'em) Then you miss them Wo, oh oh oh oh (Miss them) That's what girls are made for (That's what girls are made for) To hold and to squeeze (That's what girls are made for) To scold and to please, yeah (That's what girls are made for) I said, you gotta hold 'em (Hold 'em) Then you squeeze 'em (Squeeze 'em) If you scold 'em (Scold 'em) You gotta please them And I know, I know, I know That's what girls are made for Wo oh, wo oh, yeah Some can be true Yes, and then again, they'll make you doubt 'em Wo oh oh, but ask me, ask me and I'm a here to tell you That you just can't live without 'em (That's what girls are made for) To walk and hold hands with you (That's what girls are made for) You, you gotta make all of your plans with (That's what girls are made for) To walk with (Walk) And hold hand with (Hands) To make (Make) All of your plans with Wo oh oh oh oh, yeah That's what girls are made for (That's what girls are made for) I said, you gotta hug 'em (Kiss 'em) Sometimes you gotta kiss 'em too (Love 'em) Yes you know you gotta love 'em with all your might (Kiss 'em) And I'm here to tell you, I know you gotta miss them (That's what girls are made for)
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Written by: GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, HARVEY FUQUA
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"That's What Girls Are Made For" by The Spinners was released in 1961. This song was the group's debut single and it climbed up to No. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the beginning of their successful music career.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Tri-Phi Records label, which was owned by musician and Motown founder Berry Gordy's sister, Gwen Gordy Fuqua, and her husband, Harvey Fuqua.
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Original MembersThe Spinners, at the time of recording this hit, were a five-man vocal group consisting of Billy Henderson, Edgar "Chico" Edwards, Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, and Pervis Jackson.
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Song Writer"That's What Girls Are Made For" was written by Harvey Fuqua and radio disc jockey Billy Myles.
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Historical SignificanceThis song marked an historic milestone as it set the tone for The Spinners's further successes, including their first top-10 hit, "I'll Always Love You," a year later.
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Genre and StyleThe song fits under the genre of Doo-wop/Rhythm and Blues and is noted for its smooth vocal harmonies and romantic themes.
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Noteworthy PerformancesWhile it wasn't performed live as often as some of their later hits, "That's What Girls Are Made For" was occasionally featured in The Spinners' concert setlist, offering a tribute to their early days.
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Impact on Early CareerThe success of "That's What Girls Are Made For" helped the group secure their first recording contract with the Motown label in 1964.
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Lead VocalsBobby Smith, one of the group's original and longest-serving members, performed lead vocals on this debut recording.
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Legacy"That's What Girls Are Made For" was just the beginning for The Spinners. They continued to produce soul and R&B hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "I'll Be Around" and "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," which have become enduring classics.
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