Tell Him
The Exciters
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I know something about love You've gotta want it bad If that guy's got into your blood Go out and get him If you want him to be The very heart of you Makes you want to breathe Here's the thing to do Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now I know something about love You gotta show it and Make him see the moon up above Out and get him If you want him to be Always by your side If you want him to Only think of you Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man And women were created To make love their destiny Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah? I know something about love You gotta take his hand Show him what the world is made of One kiss will prove it If you want him to be Always by your side Take his hand tonight Swallow your foolish pride Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now Oh, you hafta tell him now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him) Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him) Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now) Darling, don't you let him go, now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him) Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him) Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now) Take his hand in yours and tell him (tell him that you're never gonna leave him) Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
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Written by: Bert Russell
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Tell Him" was initially recorded by the American vocal group, The Exciters.
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Release Date and PopularityReleased in 1962, the song quickly climbed the Billboard charts reaching No. 4 on the pop chart and No. 5 on the R&B charts.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Bert Berns, also known professionally as Bert Russell, an American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s.
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RecognitionIt was ranked as one of the top songs of 1963, owing to its extraordinary commercial success.
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ImpactThe song's popularity extended to the UK where the song reached the top 50.
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Song's InfluenceThe high-octane performance of lead vocalist Brenda Reid was a strong influence on musicians as diverse as the Beatles and Dusty Springfield.
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Cover VersionsPerhaps the most famous cover of The Exciters' hit was by British singer Billie Davis, achieving a top ten hit in the UK.
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Unique Singing StyleWith a unique singing style from Reid, the song is known for its heightened dynamics which creates a sense of urgency that helped the song become a hit.
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Legendary Legacy"Tell Him" left a lasting impression on pop music and continues to be covered and sampled even decades after its original release.
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Contribution to MusicThe song was a breakthrough hit for The Exciters and helped to cement their place in the music history.
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