You Left the Water Running
Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn
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You left the water running when you left me here behind You left the water running, running from these eyes of mine You turned out the light of love You left with another guy You turned off all your love for me But you forgot to turn off the cry You forgot to turn off the cry You pulled the shades away down low And disconnected the telephone But these tears a running from my eyes I can't turn them off and on No, I can't turn them off and on You left the water running when you left me here behind You left the water running, running from these eyes of mine You locked the door and left me outside And then you threw the key away But baby, you'll regret, baby you'll be upset When you get your water bill to pay When you get your water bill to pay You left the water running when you left me here behind You left the water running, running from these eyes of mine
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Written by: GEORGE HENRY JACKSON
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7 facts about this song
Barbara Lynn• Barbara Lynn recorded "You Left the Water Running" in 1966.
• Her version of the song did not achieve significant commercial success, but it did garner critical acclaim.
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Dan Penn• Dan Penn is one of the co-writers of "You Left the Water Running," along with Rick Hall and Oscar Frank.
• Penn was a prolific songwriter in the 1960s, particularly for the soul music genre.
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Don Varner• Don Varner's version of "You Left the Water Running" is one of the lesser-known recordings of the song.
• While his rendition didn't achieve mainstream commercial success, it remains popular among R&B and Northern soul music enthusiasts.
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James & Bobby Purify• James & Bobby Purify covered "You Left the Water Running" in 1967.
• Their version, which features a more upbeat, funky sound compared to previous versions, was moderately successful in the U.S. R&B charts.
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Maurice & Mac• Maurice & Mac's rendition of "You Left the Water Running" is often hailed as the definitive recording of the song.
• Released in 1968, their take on the song achieved significant success on the U.S. R&B charts.
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Otis Redding• While Otis Redding recorded "You Left the Water Running" during the same period as the other artists, his version was not released until several years after his death.
• Redding's recording session for the song took place at the famed FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
• Due to contractual issues, the song remained in the vaults until it was finally released in 1987.
• Redding's version of the song is hailed by many critics as one of his finest vocal performances.
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General Facts• "You Left the Water Running" has been covered by numerous artists across a range of genres, from soul to country, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal.
• Despite being recorded by many renowned artists, the song has never achieved a high position on major music charts.
• Varying versions of the song have different styles, from the haunting bluesy soul version by Barbara Lynn to Maurice & Mac's more buoyant, danceable iteration.
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