Hunter Gets Captured by the Game
The Marvelettes
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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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Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Song Writing CreditThe song was written by one of Motown's in-house songwriters, Smokey Robinson, which demonstrates the label's fondness for utilizing its own talent.
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Chart PerformanceThe track managed to reach number 2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number 13 on the Hot 100.
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Unique Style"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" is noted for its calypso influences, unusual in most American soul music of the time.
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Lead VocalistThe song showcases Wanda Young's lead vocals. Young's vocal make this track become one of their signature songs.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Other Versions"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" has been covered by several other artists, including Barry White, Jerry Garcia, and Bette Midler.
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LegacyThis song proved to be one of The Marvelettes' biggest hits and remains popular more than five decades since its release.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" was included in the Grammy Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding musical contributions.
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Influence on Other MusiciansThe 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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