Better Use Your Head
Little Anthony & the Imperials
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You better stop and think what you're sayin' You'd better hold on, make sure you're sold on Letting me go (letting me go) Make sure you know what you wanna surpass You think because you're heart's flying high now He won't pursue you, that he's gonna leave ya Don't be mislead (don't be mislead) Think with your head and not with your heart Better use your head to hold on baby Better turn around what you're sayin' Better use your head before it's too late and I'm gone Better use your head to help you You will never find another love like me your whole life through Hey baby, use your head, believe in me Use your head and you will see You won't be losin' it, so use your head I know I'm not the one who should tell you You think I'm lyin', you think I'm tryin' Hard to hold on (hard to hold on) Putting you on, fool with your mind But he's been all over town tellin' people He's gonna get you, he will not let you Know where he's been (know where he's been) Ready for you when he leaves you behind Better use your head to hold on baby Better turn around what you're sayin' Better use your head before it's too late and I'm gone Better use your head to help you You will never find another love like me your whole life through Hey baby, use your head, believe in me Use your head and you will see You won't be losin' it, so use your head Why don't you use your head Ahh, I just wanna make you Better turn around what you're sayin' Better use your head before it's too late and I'm gone Better use your head [fade]
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Written by: TEDDY RANDAZZO, VICTORIA PIKE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Better Use Your Head" by Little Anthony and the Imperials was originally released in 1966 on Veep Records, a subsidiary of United Artists.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 42 on the Cash Box Top 100 and didn't hit the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ReceptionDespite not making a huge impact commercially when released, "Better Use Your Head" has since become a classic in the Northern Soul scene.
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Group LineupThe group's composition included lead singer Anthony Gourdine, regular members Clarence Collins, Ernest Wright Jr, Samuel Strain Jr., and various others at different times.
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Little Anthony's CareerBefore "Better Use Your Head" Anthony Gourdine had already had a hit with "Tears on My Pillow" in 1958.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Anthony Gourdine's signature falsetto and is underpinned with an orchestra, a common arrangement in Northern Soul music.
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Songwriter CreditThe song was written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein.
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Song Length"Better Use Your Head" runs for a duration of 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Availability on Digital PlatformsApart from physical records, the song is available for streaming on various digital platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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DiscographyThe song is included on several Little Anthony & the Imperials' compilation albums, such as "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" and "Greatest Hits".
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Cover Versions"Better Use Your Head" has been covered by other artists, including Tommie Young and Thee Prophets.
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Relevance to TodayDespite its age, the song continues to be respected and regularly played in the UK and worldwide Northern Soul clubs and events.
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Live PerformancesLittle Anthony & the Imperials performed this song on a variety of TV shows in the late 60s, including The Tonight Show.
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Band's LegacyLittle Anthony & the Imperials, whose discography includes "Better Use Your Head", were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Song InfluenceThe song is typically considered one of the anthems of Northern Soul, influencing numerous artists and DJ's within the genre.
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