Woman, Woman

Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

About Woman, Woman

"Woman, Woman" is the debut single by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, from their 1968 debut album, Woman, Woman. It was written and composed by Jim Glaser and Jimmy Payne, and uses session musicians from The Wrecking Crew. Like most of the band's hits, it is a ballad centered around Gary Puckett's soulful vocals. The lyrics are from the perspective of a man who senses that his wife is dissatisfied with him sexually, and fears that she is going to start "cheating" on him. The song went to number 3 on Cash Box and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1968. The band recorded the song in August 1967, and it was released as their debut single in October. It was certified as a million-selling Gold disc in February 1968. The B-side was a cover of the Tim Hardin song "Don't Make Promises." An international success, the song went to number 1 in Canada in 1967 and also reached number 7 in Australia. Initially only peaking at number 48 in the UK in 1968, the song was reissued in Britain in 1974 as a double A-sided single with the re-release of "Young Girl". This re-release was part of a CBS Records series entitled Hall of Fame Hits. It went to number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
1970
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Woman oh woman
Have you got cheating on your mind, on your mind
Something's wrong between us
That your laugher cannot hide
And you're afraid to let your eyes meet mine
And lately when I love you, I know you're not satisfied
Woman oh woman
Have you got cheating on your mind, on your mind
I've seen the way men look at you
When they think I don't see
And it hurts to have them think that you're that kind
But it's knowing that you're looking back
That's really killing me
Woman oh woman
Have you got cheating on your mind, on your mind
A woman wears a certain look
When she is on the move
And a man can always tell what's on her mind
I hate to have to say it
But that look's all over you
Woman oh woman
Have you got cheating on your mind
Oh woman oh woman
Have you got cheating on your mind...

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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group operating in the late 1960s. Their biggest hits were "Woman, Woman," "Young Girl," and "Lady Willpower." more »

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Written by: JAMES GLASER, JIMMY PAYNE

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Woman, Woman" was released in 1967 as the debut single by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap.
Chart Performance
The single rose to fame quickly, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Album Feature
"Woman, Woman" was also the title track of the group's first album released in 1968.
Famous Lyrics
The song has a famous line, "Have you got cheating on your mind?" which is perhaps one of the most known lyrics in Gary Puckett's career.
Genre
Due to the solemn and somewhat regretful mood in the song, it's often categorized as a pop ballad.
Gold Certification
The song was certified as a Gold Record by the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies were sold.
Songwriters
"Woman, Woman" was written by Jim Glaser and Jimmy Payne, two very successful songwriters at the time.
Band Appeal
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap were known for performing songs with themes of unrequited love and young girls, and "Woman, Woman" is no different.
Cultural Impact
Despite being over 50 years old, the song has endured due to its universal themes and catchy tune.
Retirement Performance
During the Union Gap's final performance on August 16, 1971, "Woman, Woman" was one of the songs featured in their setlist.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered the song, including country music star Glen Campbell and Wayne Newton, showing the song's wide appeal.
Television Appearance
The song was performed by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1968.
Lyric Misconception
Despite the song's title and main lyric, "Woman, Woman", the song is asking the woman if she's planning to cheat, not accusing her of it – a common misconception among listeners.

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