(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String
Chairmen of the Board
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You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, my life will surely stop 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose I'm not half the man that I used to be, and I'll admit it Your love has become a habit to me, and I can't quit it Won't you take this half a man and make this man whole again? You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Every time I phone, your number's changed or disconnected You have made my life a book of games, I feel so rejected Girl, you've got the best of me, now come and take the rest of me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Girl, my nights are so lonely Ooh, I'm needing you only I only drink enough from your loving cup to keep me thirsty Girl, my need for you is, oh so strong, until it hurts me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go You've got me dangling on a string
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Written by: RONALD DUNBAR, EDYTHE WAYNE
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12 facts about this song
Song Structure"(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String" has a classic soul and R&B composition, characterized by its catchy and unique beats.
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Track PopularityReleased in 1970, it quickly climbed the charts and became a top 10 hit in the UK.
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Band MembershipChairmen of the Board included General Johnson, Danny Woods, Harrison Kennedy, and Eddie Custis. Scott, Woods, and Custis eventually left the band but Johnson carried on with new members.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number five on the Billboard Hot R&B chart and number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique SoundChairmen of the Board is known for their unique sound, largely due to lead singer General Johnson's unusual vocal style, which is very prominent in "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String".
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by a number of artists, including Tom Jones.
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Song LengthThe official length of the original recording of the song is 2:57 minutes.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics speak about a man who feels manipulated and controlled in a relationship, likening himself to a puppet being controlled by strings.
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Songwriters"(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String" was written by Ronald Dunbar and Edyth Wayne, who have written numerous other successful songs for various artists.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included on the band's self-titled debut album, which was kressed and distributed under the Invictus label (a label launched by the song-writing team Holland–Dozier–Holland).
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Northern Soul LegacyThe track is seen as a classic of the Northern Soul genre, a music and dance movement that emerged in Northern England in the late 1960s.
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Music ProductionThe song showcases the highly polished production techniques of the period, with layered vocals, string orchestrations, and a strong rhythmic foundation.
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