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"Want Ads" is a song that was a million-selling #1 pop and R&B hit recorded by female group, Honey Cone for their third album Sweet Replies and also appears on their fourth album Soulful Tapestry. The song on the Detroit-based Hot Wax label was written by Greg Perry, General Norman Johnson and Barney Perkins. It was produced by staff producer, Greg Perry, and features a young Ray Parker, Jr. ("Ghostbusters") on rhythm guitar. "Want Ads" was released as the first single from Soulful Tapestry in the United States in the spring of 1971 (see 1971 in music). It reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for one week and topped the R&B singles chart for three weeks in the United States, becoming the group's most successful single and their only #1 placement on the pop charts. 


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Wanted, young man single and free
Experience in love preferred, but will accept a young trainee
Oh I'm gonna put it in the want ads, I need a love that's true
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through

At home I find myself, lost and all alone
My man is playing the field, the thrill is gone
He stays out all night, says he's with the boys
But lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too
Tells me he's been lying, tell ya what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery
Gonna put it in the want ads, somebody rescue me

I spend my nights alone, cryin' bitter tears
Although I cry aloud, nobody really hears
And when I need him most, he's never by my side
He's either playing cards, or drinking at the bar
He thinks that I'm a fool, I'm going to the evening news
Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through

Extra extra, read all about it, wanted, young man single and free
Experience in love preferred, but will accept a young trainee

Extra extra, read all about it, wanted, young man single and free
Experience in love preferred, but will accept a young trainee

Oh I'm gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through
Gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery
Gonna put it in the want ads, please somebody rescue me

Lipstick on his collar, perfume on it too
Tells me he's been lying, I'm going to the evening new
Gonna put it in the want ads, I need somebody new
Gonna put it in the want ads, my man and I are through
Gonna put it in the want ads, this girl's in misery
Gonna put it in the want ads, please som

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Honey Cone

Honey Cone was an American R&B and soul all-girl vocal group, who are best remembered for their Billboard #1 hit single, "Want Ads". They were the premier female group for Hot Wax Records, operated by Holland–Dozier–Holland after they had departed from Motown Records. more »

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Written by: BARNEY PERKINS, GENERAL N. JOHNSON, GREGORY S. PERRY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Want Ads" was released by the American R&B and soul girl group, Honey Cone, in 1971.
Billboard Achievement
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States on June 12, 1971.
Sales Accomplishment
"Want Ads" went on to sell well over a million copies, winning a Gold certification by the RIAA.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for the Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group at the 14th Grammy Awards in 1972.
Popular Culture
"Want Ads" enjoyed a resurgence in popularity when it featured in the 2007 Quentin Tarantino movie, Death Proof, as part of the soundtrack.
Musical Style
The song was part of the biggest pop trend of the early '70s, the smooth, funky Philly soul sound.
Writing and Production
It was written by General Johnson, Greg Perry and Barney Perkins and produced by staff producers, Holland–Dozier–Holland, who were former mainstay producers at Motown.
Original Intent
The song "Want Ads" was initially intended for another girl group, The Glass House, but ended up being recorded by Honey Cone.
Other Chart Performances
Besides topping the Billboard Hot 100, "Want Ads" also peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B chart.
Sample Usage
"Want Ads" has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including Salt-N-Pepa, Tupac Shakur, and RZA.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Want Ads" over the years, including Mary Mary, Will to Power, and Taylor Dayne.
Breakthrough Hit
It was the first major hit by Honey Cone, making them popular in the United States and internationally.

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