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"I'll Be Good to You" is a 1976 hit song by R&B duo The Brothers Johnson. George Johnson, one of the two Johnson brothers in the band, wrote the song after deciding to commit to a relationship with one woman, instead of dating several at a time. While George was recording a demo for the song, family friend Senora Sam came by and added some lyrics. Brothers Johnson producer and mentor Quincy Jones heard the song, liked it, and convinced George to sing lead on the finished track. Released from their debut album, Look Out for #1, it was a top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot Singles Charts, peaking at number three, and a number one song on the Billboard R&B Charts during the summer of 1976. The single was later certified gold by the RIAA. Thirteen years later in 1989, it became a number one R&B hit again, with Chaka Khan and Ray Charles doing the lead vocals on Quincy Jones' Back on the Block album, and went to number eighteen on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. It also topped the American dance chart in early 1990. This was Ray Charles' first No. 1 R&B hit in twenty-four years. 


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I want to know, just how you feel
Instead I want to know if what you feel is real
'Cause there is a reason, yeah for the things that I say
I want to love you, girl in a special way
We've been together for so very long
I would hate to break up, break up our happy home
The way we stand and the way we lie
The way we love and the way we cry
Of all these things there lies a tie
Makes me feel that it's worth a try
I'll be good to you
Good to you, good to you, good to you
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I'll be good to you, good to you
'Cause there is a reason for the things that I say
I wanna love you, girl in a special way
We've been together for so very long
I would hate to break up, break up our happy home
Take a step now and let me know how
All of your ways girl and all your know hows
Good to you, good to you, good to you
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The Brothers Johnson

The Brothers Johnson is a band consisting of American musicians and brothers George aka 'Lightnin' Licks' and Louis E. Johnson aka 'Thunder Thumbs'. more »

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Written by: George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Senora Ann Sam

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10 facts about this song

Artists' Exposure
"I'll Be Good to You" is an exceptional song that got covered and performed by multiple renowned artists over the years including Boney James, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, The Brothers Johnson, and Vanessa Williams.
Initial Release
The song was initially recorded and released by The Brothers Johnson in 1976.
Chart Performance
The Brothers Johnson's version topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached number three on the Pop chart.
Grammy Awards
The version performed by Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Chaka Khan won the Grammy Award for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1991.
Cover Version
Boney James, an American saxophonist, keyboardist, and record producer also did a cover version of the song.
Album Inclusion
Vanessa Williams, an American singer, actress, and fashion designer, included her rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" on her 2005 album titled "Everlasting Love," which is a collection of love songs from the 1970s.
Fusion of Genres
The song beautifully incorporates elements of R&B, funk, and soul genres and has been appreciated by critics and audiences alike.
Renowned Composer
The song was co-written by George and Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson, known for their contributions to the Funk and R&B music scene.
Lifelong Connections
Quincy Jones was a lifelong mentor and producer for the Brothers Johnson, which led to the collaboration on the famous version of "I'll Be Good to You".
Unique Renditions
Although covered by multiple artists, each rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" is unique in its way, with the artists often adding their personal touch to it.

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