Break Up to Make Up

The Stylistics

About Break Up to Make Up

"Break Up to Make Up" was a 1973 hit by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics. The song was written by Thom Bell, Linda Creed, and Kenneth Gamble. An R&B ballad, it was the seventh track from their 1972 album Round 2 and was released as a single and reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also climbed to number 5 in the Billboard R&B chart and reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1973. The Stylistics' recording sold over one million copies in the US, earning the band a gold disc The award was presented by the RIAA on April 6, 1973. It was the band's fourth gold disc. 


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Tell me what's wrong with you now , tell me why I
Never seem to make you happy though heaven knows I try
What does it take to please you?  Tell me just how
I can satisfy you woman, you're drivin' me wild

Break up to make up, that's all we do
First you love me then you hate me, that's a game for fools.
Break up to make up that's  all we do,
First you love me then you hate me, that's a game for fools.

When I come home from workin', you're on the phone
Talkin' about how bad I treat you, now tell me I'm wrong
You say it's me who argues, I'll say it's you 
We have got to get together or baby, we're through.

Break up to make up, that's all we do
First you love me  then you hate me, that's a game for fools.
Break up to make up, that's all we do
Yeah, first you love me  then you hate me, that's  a game for fools.

Break up to make up, that's all we do
Yeah, first you love me then you hate me, that's  a game for fools.

Break up to make up, that's  all we do,
First you love me  then you hate me, that's a game for fools.

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The Stylistics

The Stylistics are a soul music vocal group, and were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their US hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the lush productions of Thom Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the 1970s." During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive U.S. R&B top ten hits, including "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "Break Up to Make Up", and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". more »

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Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LINDA CREED, LINDA DIANE CREED, THOM BELL, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL

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10 facts about this song

HISTORY
"Break Up to Make Up" is a song by the American soul group The Stylistics, which was originally released in 1972.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song was a success, reaching number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart. It also peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart.
SONGWRITER
The song was written by Thom Bell, Linda Creed, and Kenneth Gamble. Thom Bell and Linda Creed were a successful songwriting team known for creating hits for numerous soul and R&B artists.
PRODUCTION
"Break Up to Make Up" was produced by Thom Bell, who was a significant architect of the "Philadelphia soul" sound.
COVER VERSIONS
Numerous artists have recorded cover versions of "Break Up to Make Up." These include Deborah Cox, Jay-Z, and Isaac Hayes.
STYLE
The song exemplifies the "sweet soul" style that The Stylistics were known for in the 1970s.
AWARDS
Although the song did not win any awards, it played an instrumental role in solidifying The Stylistics' status as major figures in the soul and R&B genre.
SAMPLES
"Break Up to Make Up" has been sampled by many artists in other songs. For instance, Hip-hop artist Jay-Z used a sample of the song in his track "What The Game Made Me."
ALBUM
The song is included in The Stylistics' self-titled debut album, which is regarded as a classic in the soul music genre.
RECEPTION
Since its release, "Break Up to Make Up" has been received positively by critics and fans alike, with many praising its lyrical depth and the emotive vocal performance.

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