Bad Girl
The Miracles
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She's not a bad girl Because she made me see How love could be But she's a bad girl Because she wants to be free She wants to be free She's not a bad girl to look at Finer than fine Said she was mine, mine, mine But she's a bad girl Because it was only a lie I, I, I beg to the birds about It brought me out to find out She was bad and my only wish is that I wish I could make a bad girl to be good She wasn't a bad girl, girl at first So good at the start But now, now we must part Oh yes, she's bad girl Because she's breaking my heart So, so, so bad, she's breaking my heart
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Written by: AVON LONG, LILLIAN HARDIN ARMSTRONG
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
"Bad Girl" Song CreationThe song "Bad Girl" was released as the debut single by American singer-songwriter Jackie Jackson and The Miracles in 1959.
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Record LabelBeing released under Motown's Tamla label, "Bad Girl" marked an important moment in the history of the label, representing one of its earliest releases.
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by Miracles' lead singer Smokey Robinson and Motown founder Berry Gordy, increasing its significant impact on the Motown sound and history.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a debut release, "Bad Girl" managed to reach success. It peaked at #93 on the Billboard Pop chart and #15 on the R&B chart.
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Release FormatAt the time of its release, the song "Bad Girl" was released as a 7" vinyl single, keeping up with the main music format of the 1950s and 60s.
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Re-release After 20 yearsIn 1981, to commemorate the release of Jackie Jackson's self-titled solo album, Motown re-released "Bad Girl" further thrusting the song back into the spotlight.
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Backup SingersThe Matadors, who later formed the core of The Miracles, provided backup vocals to this Jackie Jackson's classic R&B tune.
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Influence on Motown"Bad Girl" is viewed as an influential contribution to the Motown discography. Its blues-oriented sound, with its soulful singing and unforgettable groove, helped shape what came to define the Motown Sound in the years to follow.
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Song ThemeThe song contains a theme of love and heartache, typical of the rhythm and blues genre in the late 50s and early 60s, depicting the protagonist's struggle with a "bad girl" he is infatuated with.
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LegacyAlthough not as widely-known as other Motown hits, "Bad Girl" by Jackie Jackson and The Miracles still managed to make a significant impression contributing to their initial popularity and continued legacy in the music industry.
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