You've Really Got a Hold on Me
Engelbert Humperdinck, Smokey Robinson
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I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm always thinking of you. Oh, oh, oh, you treat me badly, I love you madly, you really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me, baby, I don't want you, but I need you, Don't want to kiss you, but I need you. Oh, oh, oh, you do me wrong now, My love is strong now you really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me, baby, I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me, Hold me, hold me, hold me. I want to leave you, don't want to stay here Don't want to spend another day here. Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now, I can't Baby, I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me, Hold me, hold me, hold me. You really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me. You really got a hold on me.
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Written by: William Robinson Jr.
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3 facts about this song
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles versionThis song was written by Smokey Robinson initially for his group The Miracles in 1962.
- It is considered as one of the representative songs that spearheaded the 'Motown sound.'
- "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of The Miracles' most successful singles.
- It was Robinson's plea to his wife Claudette to not leave him. The song exploring the theme of a love-hate relationship.
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The Beatles versionThe Beatles, English rock band, covered "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" for their second UK album, With the Beatles, in 1963.
- Their cover shows the early influence of soul and Motown on the Beatles' sound.
- This version features John Lennon and George Harrison sharing lead vocals.
- It was also recorded by the Beatles for their American album Meet the Beatles! and featured in their TV performances.
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Shared Facts & Influence"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" has been recognized for its impact and influence on pop culture. It was recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
- This song has been covered by numerous other artists across various genres, which signifies its musical influence and timeless appeal.
- It was also featured in the John Singleton film 'Boyz n the Hood'.
- Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #120 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- In 2013, the song was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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