Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do
Betty Wright
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The guys are gonna wander Go out and play some times But girls you must not let it get you down Just take this advice I give you just like a mother You try to match your guy just for two Don't try to do the things that the guys do 'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady Girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady, no And listen girls when you give your heart away You can easily be hurt And the least little wrong he does Always seems like dirt So take this advice I give you just like a mother You try to match your man just for two Don't try to do the things the guys do 'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady Girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady, no When you put your faith in one guy Sometimes he'll make you happy Sometimes he'll make you cry But don't lose your self respect Trying to get revenge 'Cause no matter how you do it You'll lose it in the end 'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady Girls you can't do what the guys do, no And still be a lady, no
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Written by: CLARENCE HENRY REID, WILLIE JAMES CLARKE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" is a Soul/R&B song, showcasing an intrinsic part of Betty Wright's musical prowess and style.
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Release DateThis track was released back in the year 1968. Its cultural and societal relevance was significant during the era it was released.
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Charts and RatingsThe song achieved substantial success by reaching number 33 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the R&B chart in 1968.
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First HitThis song is the first major hit for Betty Wright, setting her course in her successful musical career.
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LyricsThe lyrics are largely written as advice to women about not trying to mimic the behavior of men in relationships, reflecting the conservative societal opinions during the 60s era.
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Album"Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" is from the album "My First Time Around," which was Wright's debut studio album.
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Music LabelThe song was produced under the label Alston Records, an American record company and label founded in 1959.
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Sample UseThe song's impact continued as it was sampled by Beyoncé in her single "Upgrade U" in 2006, proving its enduring relevance.
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Age of SuccessRemarkably, Betty Wright was only 14 years old when she recorded this hit, making her one of the youngest artists to achieve a hit during that time.
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Betty Wright's LegacyAlthough "Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do" was Betty Wright's first hit, she is best known for her song "Clean Up Woman", which became a Top 5 pop and #2 R&B hit in 1971. She had a decades-long career in the music industry and continued performing until her death in 2020.
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