Hard to Handle
Otis Redding
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Baby here I am I'm the man on the scene I can give you what you want But you gotta' come home with me I have got some good old lovin' And I got some more in store When I get through throwin' it on You gotta' come back for more Boys will come along a dime by the dozen That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin' Pretty little thing, let me light your candle 'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle now, yessir'am Action speaks louder than words And I'm a man of great experience I know you've got another man But I can love you better than him Take my hand don't be afraid I'm gonna prove every word I say I'm advertising love for free So you can place your ad with me Boys will come along a dime by the dozen That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin' Pretty little thing, let me light your candle 'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle now, yessir'am Yeah Hard to handle now Oh baby Baby here I am I'm the man on the scene I can give you what you want But you gotta' come home with me I've got some good old lovin' And I got some more in store When I get through throwin' it on you You got to come a-runnin' back for more Boys will come along a dime by the dozen That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin' Pretty little thing, let me light your candle 'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle now, yessir'am Hard Hard to handle now Oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah Boys will come along a dime by the dozen That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin' Pretty little thing, let me light your candle 'Cause mama I'm sure hard to handle now, yessir'am Yeah So hard to handle now Oh yeah Baby Good lovin' Baby, baby Ohh, good lovin' I need good lovin' I got to have it, oh yeah Yeah So hard to handle, now, yeah
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Written by: Otis Redding, Alvertis Isbell, Allen Alvoid Jr. Jones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Song Composition"Hard to Handle" is a 1968 song written by American soul singer Otis Redding, along with Al Bell, and Allen Jones.
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Release and Chart RankingsThe song was released posthumously by Atco Records in 1968 after Redding's tragic death in a plane crash.
- It peaked at No. 38 on the Pop charts and No. 4 on the R&B charts in 1968.
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Cover Versions"Hard to Handle" is widely known for its cover version by The Black Crowes in 1990, which became a major hit.
- The Grateful Dead also covered the song frequently in concert during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Album InformationThe song appears on Otis Redding’s album "The Immortal Otis Redding," which was released after his death in 1968.
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Musical Arrangement and Style"Hard to Handle" is an up-tempo R&B tune that showcases Redding's robust and soulful vocal prowess.
- The song encompasses elements of soul, rhythm and blues, and rock music.
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Legacy and Influence"Hard to Handle" is considered a classic hit in Otis Redding's catalogue and has continued to resonate with fans of blues, soul, and rock music over the years.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics center around a confident man swaggering about his irresistible appeal to women, a popular theme in soul and blues music.
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