Hurts So Good
Susan Cadogan
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When I was a young boy, Said put away those young boy ways Now that I'm getting' older so much older I long all those young boy days With a girl like you With a girl like you Lord knows there are things we can do, baby Just me and you Come on and make it a Hurt so good Come on baby make it hurt so good Sometimes love don't feel like it should You make it hurt so good You don't have to be so exciting Just trying to give myself a little bit of fun, yeah You always look so inviting You ain't as green as you are young Hey baby it's you Come on girl now it's you Sink your teeth right through my bones, baby Let's see what we can do Come on and make it a Hurt so good Come on baby make it hurt so good Sometimes love don't feel like it should You make it hurt so good I ain't talking no big deals I ain't made no plans myself I ain't talking no high heels Maybe we could walking around, all day long, Walking around, all day long Hurt so good Come on baby make it hurt so good Sometimes love don't feel like it should You make it hurt so good Hurt so good Come on baby make it hurt so good Sometimes love don't feel like it should You make it hurt so good Hey, hey
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8 facts about this song
Artists & Development"Hurts so Good" is a song by Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and Jamaican reggae singer Susan Cadogan.
- It was produced by UK producer, DJ, and remixer Mike Stock.
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Release & ReceptionThe song was initially released in 1991.
- "Hurts so Good" scored both artists their most successful hit as it reached the number 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Original ArtistThe song was originally a hit for reggae artist Millie Jackson in 1973. Jimmy Somerville and Susan Cadogan brought the song back into popularity with their 1991 version.
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Genre & StyleThe song can be categorized under reggae-pop. It combines elements of reggae with a more contemporary pop sound for the time.
- This genre fusion was popular in the 1990s and showcased both artists' unique vocal styles.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song and was a popular play on music TV stations at the time.
- The video showed both artists performing in tropical settings, reinforcing the reggae influence of the song.
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Significance in Susan Cadogan's Career"Hurts so Good" is considered Susan Cadogan's biggest international success. Before this duet, Cadogan was most known for her 1975 hit "Love Me".
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Significance in Jimmy Somerville's CareerFor Somerville, best known for his work with the groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, "Hurts so Good" was a successful solo venture.
- The song remains one of Somerville's most popular solo efforts to date, noticeably different from his work with his earlier bands.
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InfluenceThis single version is credited with helping bring interest back to reggae music in the UK during the 90s.
- Its success prompted many other popular artists to consider blending reggae with pop, significantly impacting the music landscape at the time.
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