Tell Me Something Good
Rufus, Chaka Khan
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You ain't got no kind of feeling inside I got something that will sure 'nuff set your stuff on fire You refuse to put anything before your pride What I got something will knock all your pride aside Tell me something good Tell me that you love me, yeah Tell me something good Tell me that you like it, yeah Got no time is what you're known to say I'll make you wish there was forty eight hours to each day The problem is you ain't been loved like you should What I got to give will sure 'nuff do you good Tell me something good Tell me that you love me, yeah Tell me something good Tell me that you like it, yeah You ain't got no kind of feeling inside I got something that will sure 'nuff set your stuff on fire You refuse to put anything before your pride What I got something will knock all your pride aside Tell me something good (oh, yeah, yeah) Tell me that you love me, yeah Tell me something good Tell me that you like it, yeah Tell me something good (tell me baby baby, tell me) Tell me that you love me, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah Tell me something good (oh, tell me, tell me, tell me) Tell me that you like it, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Tell Me Something Good" was released in 1974 by the American funk band Rufus and lead singer Chaka Khan, for their album "Ruffusized."
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Song WriterThe song was written by "Stevie Wonder," a legendary artist and songwriter in the music industry.
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Chart Performance"Tell Me Something Good" was a huge success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart in the United States.
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Grammy AwardIn 1975, the song earned Chaka Khan and Rufus a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its peculiar use of the "talkbox," which Stevie Wonder himself played. The device gives the guitar a unique, vocal-like sound.
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Early YearsThis song was one of the earliest hits of Chaka Khan and Rufus, establishing their presence in the music industry.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal. Examples include Pink, Bon Jovi, and Quincy Jones.
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Cultural Influence"Tell Me Something Good" has appeared in multiple films and TV shows, including "Happy Feet," "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," and "Scandal," proving its lasting cultural significance.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a woman who is tired of empty promises, demanding something substantial from her partner.
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Collaboration"Tell Me Something Good" was the first significant collaboration between Stevie Wonder and Rufus & Chaka Khan, leading to the creation of other notable songs.
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