You're No Good

Betty Everett

About You're No Good

"You're No Good" is a song written by Clint Ballard, Jr., first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963 with production by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It has since been covered by many artists, including charting versions by Betty Everett in 1963, The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1964, and Linda Ronstadt in 1975, whose version was a number 1 hit in the United States.


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1997
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Feeling better now that we're through
Feeling better 'cause I'm over you
I learned my lesson, it left a scar
Feeling better now that we're through
Feeling better 'cause I'm over you
I learned my lesson, it left a scar
And now I see how you really are

You're no good
You're no good
You're no good
Baby, you're no good

I'm gonna say it again
You're no good
You're no good
You're no good
Baby, you're no good

I broke a heart that's gentle and true
I left a boy for someone like you
I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee
But I wouldn't blame him if he said to me

It's no good
No good
It's no good
Baby, it's no good

Hey, I'm gonna say it, you gotta
(It's no) good
No good
It's no good
Baby, it's no good

Mmm, no good

Hm, if you'll help me, we'll start anew
It'll be easy forgetting you

You're no good
You're no good
You're no good
Baby, you're no good

Oh! You know what I mean?
You're no good
You're no good
You're no good
You're no good, you're no good

Oh! Oh!
Oh, I'm telling you now baby and I'm going my way
Forget about you baby 'cause I'm leaving to stay

You're no good
No good
No good
Baby, you're no good 

Oh, oh oh-oh, I say!
You're no good
No good
You're no good, baby

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Betty Everett

Betty Everett (November 23, 1939, Greenwood, Mississippi – August 19, 2001, Beloit, Wisconsin) was an American soul singer and pianist, best known for her biggest hit single, the million-selling "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)". more »

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Written by: ANOUSHKA VANDEVYVERE, BUTCH WALKER, JAKE SINCLAIR, KATTY BESNARD, LOUISE BASILIEN, MARINE NEUILLY

Lyrics © BEARDOG PUBLISHING COMPANY , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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4 facts about this song

Betty Everett's Version
1. Betty Everett's version of "You're No Good" was released in November 1963 under the Vee-Jay Records label. 2. Everett's version performed moderately well, reaching 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. 3. Even though this version was not greatly successful, it still marked the start of Everett's successful career in the soul genre.
Linda Ronstadt's Version
4. Linda Ronstadt's version of "You're No Good" was released in 1975, 12 years after the original recording. 5. Ronstadt's version was the most successful among all the versions. It entered the Billboard Hot 100's Top 10 and eventually reached the number 1 spot. 6. This became Ronstadt's first number 1 hit and marked her transition from country rock to a more mainstream rock sound. 7. Ronstadt's version also topped the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks, showing its wide appeal to varying audiences. 8. Linda's rendition is often mistakenly considered to be the original version due to her immense popularity and the song's success during her time.
The Swinging Blue Jeans' Version
9. The Swinging Blue Jeans, a British Merseybeat band, also covered "You're No Good" in 1964, a year after its original release. 10. This Merseybeat version reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the British audience's appreciation of the song. 11. The Swinging Blue Jeans' version was more rock and roll influenced and showcased the band's Beatles-esque sound well. 12. Their rendition was featured in the 1965 musical comedy movie "What a Crazy World" which bolstered its popularity.
General Facts
13. "You're No Good" was originally written by Clint Ballard Jr. and was first recorded by Dee Dee Warwick in 1963, but didn't chart high. 14. Several other covers of the song exist, including versions by Van Halen and Lulu. 15. Despite the many different versions, the song carries a common theme of telling off a lover who has been unfaithful or harmful. 16. The song has transcended various music genres- from soul and pop to rock and roll, showcasing its versatile nature. 17. "You're No Good" has been widely appreciated for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, which have contributed to its long-standing popularity.

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