Your Used to Be
Brenda Lee
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Your used to be, that's me, that's me I was your was, she is your is It's plain to see I'm not your now Oh, pity me For I've become your used to be Every time you kiss me, it tastes just like goodbye And I can tell that my best friends the reason why When were out together, you say there's nothing wrong But when she's with us, you're with her And I'm just a tag along Your used to be, that's me, that's me I was your was, she is your is It's plain to see I'm not your now Oh, pity me For I've become your used to be When I introduced you I made my first mistake I loved you both and both of you made my heart break Like musketeers we always roamed about But like they say three's a crowd And I'm getting crowed out Your used to be, that's me, that's me I was your was, she is your is It's plain to see I'm not your now Oh, pity me For I've become your used to be For I've become your used to be
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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
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10 facts about this song
SONG PRODUCTION"Your Used To Be" is a renowned song written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller and performed by Brenda Lee.
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RELEASE DETAILSIt was released by Decca Records in 1963 as the B-side of the popular hit, "Losing You."
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SONG STYLEThe song features Brenda Lee's distinctive pop and country vocal style that were highly prevalent during the early 1960s.
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CHART PERFORMANCEWhile not as commercially successful as some of Lee's other hits, "Your Used To Be" still made its mark in the music industry.
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LYRICAL THEMEThe song tells the story of someone struggling with the realization that they have become merely an afterthought or 'used to be' in their former lover's life.
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ICONIC SINGERBrenda Lee, often known as "Little Miss Dynamite," is recognized for her big voice that comes from her petite stature. This song is a perfect example of her powerful vocal abilities.
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MUSIC GENREThe song blends elements of both pop and country genres, making it a significant release during a period when cross-genre music was beginning to gain popularity.
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ALBUM INCLUSION"Your Used To Be" is also included in the album "Brenda Lee Sings Top Teen Hits" - a compilation album released by Lee in 1965.
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PEER APPRECIATIONDespite not being one of Brenda Lee's best-known songs, "Your Used to Be” is noted by many as a testament to her vocal prowess and her ability to emotionally connect with lyrics.
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BRENDA LEE'S CAREER IMPACTAs with many of Brenda Lee's recordings during this period, programs such as "Your Used To Be" helped solidify her reputation as a versatile and consistently popular recording artist.
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