Every Little Bit Hurts

"Every Little Bit Hurts" was originally recorded by Brenda Holloway in 1964. - Holloway was just 17 years old when she recorded the song. - The song was Brenda Holloway's debut single. - It reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Cashbox R&B chart. - The song was written by Ed Cobb, who was a member of the band The Four Preps. - Brenda Holloway’s version was released by Tamla Records, a division of the world-renowned label, Motown. - Unlike many Motown songs, Holloway did not record "Every Little Bit Hurts" in Detroit. Instead, she recorded it in Los Angeles where she grew up. - Despite the success of the song, Holloway didn't like the song at first as she thought it was too heartbroken and sad.

English rock band Small Faces covered "Every Little Bit Hurts" and included it in their eponymous debut album in 1966. - The band is known for being one of the frontrunners of the Mod movement in the UK during the 1960s. - "Every Little Bit Hurts" showcased the vocal talent of Small Faces' lead singer, Steve Marriott. - Unlike many other songs performed by Small Faces, their version of "Every Little Bit Hurts" is more soulful and bluesy. - The Small Faces' version of the song was never released as a single, unlike Holloway's version, yet it has gained recognition as a highlight of their debut album. - The Small Faces are known for predominantly composing their own songs, making their cover of "Every Little Bit Hurts" less common. - This cover highlights the band's versatility as it deviates from their usual psychedelic rock and highlights their capabilities in R&B and soul genres. - Their version of "Every Little Bit Hurts" has been covered by other artists, as well as being reissued on various compilations of the band's work over time.