Hunter Gets Captured by the Game

The Marvelettes

About Hunter Gets Captured by the Game

"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" is a 1966 song written by Smokey Robinson. It was a hit single in 1967 for the American girl group The Marvelettes for the Motown label, from their self-titled album released that same year. In 1980, Jamaican singer Grace Jones remade the song and had minor success with her version in the US. The song has had several cover versions over the years. Massive Attack and Tracey Thorn (of Everything but the Girl) recorded a cover for the soundtrack to Batman Forever in 1995. Most recently, Bette Midler performed a rendition included in the deluxe edition of her 2014 studio album It's The Girls!.also appeared on Jerry Garcia Compliments in 1974 and was performed live by the Jerry Garcia Band until into the early 90s. 


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Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Oh yeah, secretly I been tailing you
Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
Had to get you and so I knew
I had to learn your ways and habits
Oh, you were the catch that I was after
But I looked up and I was in your arms and I knew that I was captured

What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

I had to lay such a tender trap
Hoping you might fall into it
Love hit me like a sudden slap
One kiss and then I knew it
Oh, my plans didn't work out like I thought
'Cause I had laid my trap for you but it seems like I got caught

What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

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The Marvelettes

The Marvelettes were an all-girl group who achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson (later Katherine Anderson Schnaffer), Georgeanna Tillman (later Georgeanna Tillman-Gordon), Juanita Cowart (later Juanita Cowart Motley) and Georgia Dobbins, who was replaced by Wanda Young (later Wanda Rogers) prior to the group signing their first deal. The group was the first major successful act of Motown Records after The Miracles and were its first significant successful girl group on the label's early years after the release of the number-one single, "Please Mr. Postman", one of the first number-one singles recorded by an all-female vocal group and the first by a Motown recording act. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" was released by the Motown label in December 1966. It was a part of their full-length album, ‘The Marvelettes’ in 1967.
Song Writing Credit
The song was written by one of Motown's in-house songwriters, Smokey Robinson, which demonstrates the label's fondness for utilizing its own talent.
Chart Performance
The track managed to reach number 2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number 13 on the Hot 100.
Unique Style
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" is noted for its calypso influences, unusual in most American soul music of the time.
Lead Vocalist
The song showcases Wanda Young's lead vocals. Young's vocal make this track become one of their signature songs.
Album Success
The self-titled album ‘The Marvelettes’, which included the track, displayed a newfound maturity of sound for the group and was their most successful album on the R&B chart.
Other Versions
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" has been covered by several other artists, including Barry White, Jerry Garcia, and Bette Midler.
Legacy
This song proved to be one of The Marvelettes' biggest hits and remains popular more than five decades since its release.
Grammy Hall of Fame
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" was included in the Grammy Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding musical contributions.
Influence on Other Musicians
The charm and calypso style of the song have inspired many musicians beyond its original genre, proving its versatility and timeless appeal.

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