Use Your Head
Mary Wells
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Oh oh boy, oh oh boy Don't let him sway you away from me Don't let him say bad things about me Don't let him tell you that I'm no good for you, oh no boy He's only tryin' to break us up, tryin' to make you mad He's about to make you lose the best love you've ever had Oh oh boy, use your head, oh oh boy Listen to your heart & not his words I knew from the start that he was against us Please don't think that I've been untrue to you, oh no boy Although he treats you nice & claims to be your friend He's always askin' me if he can call me now & then Oh oh boy, use your head, oh oh boy (instrumental) I tell that you must have faith in me Give me your trust & I'll never betray you But don't let him say I'm not the girl for you, oh no boy He's only jealous, can't you read between the lines? Every time you turn your back he's tryin' to break your time Oh oh boy, use your head, oh oh boy, use your head Don't let him say bad things about me Tell him you're no good without me Come on, use your head
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Written by: WADE HERBERT FLEMONS, BARRETT STRONG, CHARLES BARKSDALE
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21 facts about this song
Artist Background"Use Your Head" is a song by Mary Wells, an American singer known as The Queen of Motown during the 1960s. Her string of hit singles, including this one, made significant contributions to the Motown sound and the evolution of R&B music.
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Song CreationThe song belongs to the soul and pop genre and was released in 1964.
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Collaboration"Use Your Head" was written by the legendary songwriting team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland, who are collectively known as Holland-Dozier-Holland. These writers significantly contributed to the Motown sound.
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Record LabelThe single was released under the famous Motown label, also known as "Hits Factory." Motown significantly contributed to bringing the Soul and R&B genre into mainstream music.
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Music Chart PerformanceWhile not one of Wells' best-known songs, "Use Your Head" did well on the charts and reached number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Billboard's R&B chart.
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AlbumThis song was included in the album "Mary Wells Sings My Guy," in which a hit single "My Guy" was featured.
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Song CoverSeveral artists, including Louise Cordet and Pat Lewis, among others, have covered "Use Your Head."
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Song Theme"Use Your Head" is a plea to a lover to think carefully about his actions and not let his heart lead him astray, indicative of the emotional depth and stimulating narratives common in Motown's music.
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Career ImpactThe success of this song, along with other hits, played a huge role in establishing Mary Wells as a leading artist during the 1960s.
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Awards & RecognitionAlthough "Use Your Head" individually didn't win any awards, Mary Wells, largely because of the commercial and critical success of her singles, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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LegacyMary Wells' infectious tunes, including "Use Your Head," have influenced numerous artists across genres, with her music being sampled and reused in many songs today.
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Genre"Use Your Head" is a song performed by Mary Wells, a popular artist known for her contributions to the genre of Motown, R&B, and soul music.
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Release YearThe song "Use Your Head" was released in the year 1962, during the rise of Motown, a unique sound that blended various styles of music.
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Record LabelIt was released under the record label Motown, one of the most successful record labels of all times, often emblematic of soul music during its pinnacle in the mid-20th century.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Billboard R&B chart, marking it as a significant success for Mary Wells.
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B-Side"Use Your Head" was actually the B-side to Wells' single "Two Lovers," which was a number one hit on the R&B chart. Despite being a B-side, it had standalone success.
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BackgroundMary Wells was one of the first stars of Motown and her song, "Use Your Head", helped maintain her early success in the industry.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson, two influential figures in Motown music.
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Relevance"Use Your Head" was interpreted by many as a cautionary tale addressing young women – advising them to use their judgment and wisdom in affairs of the heart.
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Live PerformancesWells performed "Use Your Head" on the popular music variety TV show Shindig! in 1965.
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CoversThe song was later covered by several artists, including Ramona King in 1964 and Barbra Streisand in 1965.
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