Games People Play
The Spinners
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Can't get no rest Don't know how I work all day When will I learn? Memories get in the way I walk around I can't hear a sound, folks talkin' loud, but I Don't see at all I gotta get away, gotta get away, I don't Know where to go It's hopeless so I guess I'll leave it alone well I Spent all my day Fixin' up to go somewhere Thought I was late And I found she wasn't there I guess I'll find Love, peace of mind, some other time, but I Still have today I gotta get away, gotta get away, I don't Know where to go It's hopeless so I guess I'll leave it alone Games people play Night or day they're just not matchin' What they should do Keeps me feelin' blue Been down too long Right, wrong, they just can't stop it Spendin' all day Thinking just of you Twelve forty-five Headed for the subway home I took my time 'Cause I felt so all alone Not far away I heard a funny sound, took a look around, and I Could see her face Smilin' as she came, callin' out my name, so I Know where to go We'll take it slow Guess I'll call it a day Games people play Night or day they're just not matchin' What they should do Keeps me feelin' blue Games people play
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Written by: BRUCE HAWES, CHARLES B. SIMMONS, JOSEPH BANKS JEFFERSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Games People Play" is classified as R&B and soul music. The song was released by the American rhythm and blues music group, The Spinners.
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Chart RankingsThe song found significant success on the charts. In the United States, it peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and occupied the #1 position on the R&B singles chart.
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Album Release"Games People Play" is a track from The Spinners' 1975 album, "Pick of the Litter". This album was the fifth one the band recorded for Atlantic Records.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Joseph B. Jefferson and Bruce Hawes, and it was produced by Thom Bell. This creative team worked together on several of The Spinners hits.
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Grammy Nomination"Games People Play" earned a nomination at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards in 1976 for Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group.
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The Spinners' SuccessThe song's success helped solidify The Spinners' reputation as a top group in the R&B and Soul genre, following some of their other popular tunes such as "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "I'll Be Around."
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Cover Versions"Games People Play" has been covered by several artists in different genres, testifying to the universal appeal of the song.
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Live PerformancesIt remains a staple in The Spinners' live performances to this day, showing the enduring popularity of the song.
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Iconic LineThe song is recognizable by its iconic line, "The games people play now/ every night and every day now," which is considered a classic in 70's soul music.
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Instrumentation"Games People Play" is notable for its rich vocal harmonies, catchy melody, and soulful string accompaniment characteristic of Philadelphia Soul style that Thom Bell helped popularize.
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