You Keep Me Hangin' On
Vanilla Fudge
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Set me free, why don't you babe? Get out my life, why don't you babe? You really don't want me, you just keep me hanging on You really don't need me, you just keep me hanging on Why do you keep coming around, playing with my heart? Why don't you get out of my life When seeing you just breaks my heart again There ain't nothing I can do about it You know I need love Set me free, why don't you babe? Talkin' 'bout love Get out my life, why don't now? You really don't want me, you just keep me hanging on Get out my life, why don't you babe? Get out my life, why don't you babe?
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Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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7 facts about this song
The Supremes"You Keep Me Hangin' On" was originally recorded by The Supremes in 1966.
- It was the group's 8th number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song has a rhythmic feel that later went on to define the disco era.
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Vanilla FudgeThe psychedelic rock band Vanilla Fudge released a cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" in 1967.
- Their version of the song was much slower, heavily instrumental, and lasted almost seven minutes.
- The cover peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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ColourboxAn English electronic band named Colourbox also covered the song in 1982.
- Their synth-heavy, electronic version transformed the song into a new wave track.
- This version was less successful compared to other versions, but it showcased the versatility of the original composition.
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Rod StewartRod Stewart covered the song for his 1977 album "Foot Loose & Fancy Free".
- His version has a more rock'n'roll sensibility to it, showcasing the versatility of the song between genres.
- Stewart's cover didn't match the charting success of either The Supremes' or Fudge's versions, but it became a staple in his live performances.
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Kim WildeIn 1986, English pop singer Kim Wilde covered the song.
- Kim Wilde’s version was a successful single as well, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in America.
- It became a major international hit, topping the charts in not only the US but also in Canada and Australia.
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The Box TopsThe Box Tops released a cover of the song in 1968.
- Their version was more in line with the rhythm and blues genre, demonstrating the versatility of the song.
- While it was not as successful as some other versions, it remains a unique interpretation of the classic song.
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As a bonus fact- The Supremes' original and Kim Wilde's cover versions both share the distinction of reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a decade apart. This makes "You Keep Me Hangin' On" one of a few songs to reach No.1 by two different artists.
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