I've Been Hurt

Bill Deal

About I've Been Hurt

"I've Been Hurt" is a popular single by The Tams, Guy Darrell, and Bill Deal and the Rhondels. Written by Ray Whitley, it was originally released in 1965. Darrell's cover became a favourite on the Northern soul scene in the UK in 1966, belatedly reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1973. Whitley's original version on Dunhil is very rare and much sought after with the Northern Soul Scene.


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1987
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I've been hurt, hurt, hurt
Yes I've been hurt
I've been hurt like I've never been hurt before
Cause you lied, you lied to me
So leave me alone
Cause I've been hurt
Baby you lied
Darling, what happened, what happened
What happened, what happened last night
I saw you with another guy
Was holding you tight
I've been hurt
Baby you cheated, mistreated
You cheated, cheated on me
And you told me, you told me
You told a whole lot of lies
Darling, what happened, what happened
What happened, what happened last night
Well, I saw you with another guy
He was holding you tight

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Bill Deal

Bill Deal & the Rhondels were an American pop band, formed in 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, crossing blue-eyed soul and beach music. more »

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Written by: RAY WHITLEY

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Genre Classification
The song "I've Been Hurt" by Bill Deal and The Rhondels, as well as its cover by The Tams, belongs to the genre of Beach Music which emerged in North and South Carolina during the 1940s and 50s.
Song Origin
The original version of "I've Been Hurt" was performed by Bill Deal and The Rhondels, a group hailing from Virginia, U.S.A. The band was a prominent figure in the Beach Music scene during the 60s and 70s.
Cover Version
The song was later covered by The Tams, a soul vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia. Their version of the song was part of their album “A Little More Soul” released in 1968.
Chart Performance
Despite the popularity of both versions, neither Bill Deal and The Rhondels nor The Tams were able to top mainstream charts with "I've Been Hurt." However, in the niche Beach/Shag music scene, the song is considered a classic.
Iconic Dance Move
"I've Been Hurt" is also associated with the "Shag" dance, a type of swing dance that originated in the Carolina Beach Music scene. Dance fans in beachback bars and clubs would often shag to this song.
Song Legacy
Even though the song was not a major commercial success, it has maintained enduring popularity among fans of Beach Music and shag dancers. It's often played on oldies radio stations and at Beach Music festivals.
Use in Sports
The Tams' version of "I've Been Hurt" was played after every home loss by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Composition Details
From a musical perspective, "I've Been Hurt" is defined by its upbeat rhythm and soulful vocals. The ear-catching horn section forms a fundamental part of the song's distinctive musical arrangement, a common feature in many songs of the Beach Music genre.

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