Ready or Not Here I Come
The Delfonics
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Ready or not here I come You can't hide, gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not here I come You can't hide, gonna love you and make you love me You can't run away From this love I got, oh baby Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah Anywhere you go My poor heart got to know, oh baby Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no Ready or not here I come You can't hide, gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not here I come You can't hide, gonna love you and make you love me Anywhere you go My poor heart got to know Oh baby, hey baby You can't hide from my love Ready or not here I come You can't hide, gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not here I come You can't hide
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Written by: THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER N HART
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11 facts about this song
Date of Release"Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)" was originally released by The Delfonics in 1968.
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Classic LabelThe song was released under the classic Soul and R&B label, Philly Groove Records, which was known for producing some of the most influential soul music of the time.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 14 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Album Appearance"Ready or Not Here I Come" appeared on The Delfonics' 1969 album titled "Sound of Sexy Soul".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Laura Nyro, The Fugees, and Hall & Oates.
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Influence on Rap and Hip HopThis song has had a significant impact on hip-hop culture. The Fugees sampled it in their 1996 hit song "Ready or Not," giving it new life for a new generation.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Thom Bell and William Hart. Bell is a famous producer and songwriter who was instrumental in creating what is now known as the Philadelphia soul sound in the 1970s.
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Music AchievementIn 2020, the song was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, an honor that recognizes "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" American-music recordings.
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Soundtrack Inclusion"Ready or Not Here I Come" has been featured in the soundtrack of numerous movies and TV shows like "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Feed the Fish", and "My Name Is Earl".
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was notably referenced in a scene of Quentin Tarantino's movie "Jackie Brown", during a dialogue between the characters Max Cherry and Jackie Brown.
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Awards and RecognitionThis song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1969, under the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, underlining its massive success as a soul/R&B single.
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