Hurts So Good

Susan Cadogan

About Hurts So Good

"It Hurts So Good" is a song written by Phillip Mitchell, and first recorded in 1971 by Katie Love and the Four Shades of Black on the Muscle Shoals Sound label. That version was not a hit, and the song was later recorded more successfully by Millie Jackson, whose 1973 recording was featured in the blaxploitation action film Cleopatra Jones. Hit versions were also recorded by Susan Cadogan and Jimmy Somerville, both titled as "Hurt So Good".


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When I was a young boy,
Said put away those young boy ways
Now that I'm getting' older so much older
I long all those young boy days
With a girl like you
With a girl like you
Lord knows there are things we can do, baby
Just me and you
Come on and make it a

Hurt so good
Come on baby make it hurt so good
Sometimes love don't feel like it should
You make it hurt so good

You don't have to be so exciting 
Just trying to give myself a little bit of fun, yeah
You always look so inviting 
You ain't as green as you are young
Hey baby it's you
Come on girl now it's you
Sink your teeth right through my bones, baby
Let's see what we can do
Come on and make it a
 
Hurt so good
Come on baby make it hurt so good
Sometimes love don't feel like it should
You make it hurt so good

I ain't talking no big deals
I ain't made no plans myself
I ain't talking no high heels
Maybe we could walking around, all day long,
Walking around, all day long
 
Hurt so good
Come on baby make it hurt so good
Sometimes love don't feel like it should
You make it hurt so good
Hurt so good
Come on baby make it hurt so good
Sometimes love don't feel like it should
You make it hurt so good

Hey, hey

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Susan Cadogan

Susan Cadogan (born Alison Anne Cadogan, 2 November 1951, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae singer best known for her hit records in the 1970s. more »

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Written by: PHILLIP MITCHELL

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8 facts about this song

Artists & Development
"Hurts so Good" is a song by Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and Jamaican reggae singer Susan Cadogan. - It was produced by UK producer, DJ, and remixer Mike Stock.
Release & Reception
The song was initially released in 1991. - "Hurts so Good" scored both artists their most successful hit as it reached the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Original Artist
The song was originally a hit for reggae artist Millie Jackson in 1973. Jimmy Somerville and Susan Cadogan brought the song back into popularity with their 1991 version.
Genre & Style
The song can be categorized under reggae-pop. It combines elements of reggae with a more contemporary pop sound for the time. - This genre fusion was popular in the 1990s and showcased both artists' unique vocal styles.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song and was a popular play on music TV stations at the time. - The video showed both artists performing in tropical settings, reinforcing the reggae influence of the song.
Significance in Susan Cadogan's Career
"Hurts so Good" is considered Susan Cadogan's biggest international success. Before this duet, Cadogan was most known for her 1975 hit "Love Me".
Significance in Jimmy Somerville's Career
For Somerville, best known for his work with the groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, "Hurts so Good" was a successful solo venture. - The song remains one of Somerville's most popular solo efforts to date, noticeably different from his work with his earlier bands.
Influence
This single version is credited with helping bring interest back to reggae music in the UK during the 90s. - Its success prompted many other popular artists to consider blending reggae with pop, significantly impacting the music landscape at the time.

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