I've_Been_Hurt
I've Been Hurt
Song performed by the Tams
"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.[citation needed]
"I've Been Hurt" | ||||
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Single by The Tams | ||||
from the album Time for the Tams | ||||
B-side | "Carryin' On" | |||
Released | Oct 1965 (Oct 1965) | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Label | ABC | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ray Whitley | |||
The Tams singles chronology | ||||
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"I've Been Hurt" appeared in the Hit Bulletin section of Cash Box (October 30, 1965 issue).[1] In January, 1967 the version by The Tams had been released on ABC 10741. It was produced by Joe South. Billboard marked it as a Top 60 prediction in the January 28 issue.[2] It became their biggest regional hit.[3]
"I've Been Hurt" | |
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Single by Guy Darrell | |
A-side | "I've Been Hurt" |
B-side | "Blessed" |
Released | June 1966 (1966-06), re-released, 1973 |
Label | CBS 202082 |
Composer(s) | Ray Whitley |
Producer(s) | Irving Martin |
Darrell's cover was backed with "Blessed". It was produced by Irving Martin with Des Champ handling the arrangements. It was released in June 1966.[4] It managed to chart in South Africa and spent nine weeks on the charts there.[5] It became a favourite on the Northern soul scene in the UK,[6][7] belatedly reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1973.[8][9]
"I've Been Hurt" | ||||
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Single by Bill Deal and the Rhondels | ||||
B-side | "I've Got My Needs" | |||
Released | 1969 (1969) | |||
Genre | Bubblegum pop, southern soul | |||
Label | Heritage | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ray Whitley | |||
Producer(s) | Jerry Ross | |||
Bill Deal and the Rhondels singles chronology | ||||
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For the week ending April 19, 1969, the version by Bill Deal and the Rhondels entered the Billboard Hot 100 at no. 89.[10] It peaked at no. 35.[11]
Chart (1969-1970) | Peak position |
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Argentina (CAPIF) [12] | 1 |
Australia (Kent Music Report)[13] | 81 |
The Sensational Epics
The Sensational Epics were part of the same roster as The Tams, handled by Bill Lowery Talent Inc.[14] They recorded a version. Backed with "It's a Gas", and released on Cameo 450.[15] It was reported by Record World in the December 31, 1966 issue that the record was breaking big through the South.[16] It was a Four Star pick in the January 14, 1967 issue of Record World.[17] It was reported by Record World in the February 18 issue that the song was doing well in Richmond.[18]
In 1969, "I've Been Hurt" was recorded in portuguese as "Agora eu sei" by the brazilian pop group "The Fevers".
- Cash Box, October 30, 1965 - Page 10 HIT BULLETIN THE TAMS I’VE BEEN HURT”
- R. L. Smith and his Original Tams - Tams History
- 1960s British Beat Music Producers & Labels - Discographies - CBS Records - U.K. and European Singles Discography (1965-1969), CBS |202082 |Guy Darrell |'ve Been Hurt/ Blessed
- SA Singles Charts - GUY DARRELL (UK)
- The Arts Desk, Sunday, 29 January 2017 - Reissue CDs Weekly: Guy Darrell, Fascinating compilation chronicling the 'I’ve Been Hurt' hitmaker by Kieron Tyler
- Cherry Red Records - I’ve Been Hurt: The Complete 1960s Recordings Guy Darrell
- Music VF.com - Guy Darrell Top Songs
- Billboard. October 20, 1973 - Page 60 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
- MusicVF.com - I've Been Hurt By: Bill Deal & the Rhondels
- "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. 24 January 1970. p. 88. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- Kent, David (2005). Australian Chart Book (1940–1969). Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-44439-5.
- Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS
- Record World, January 31, 1966 - Page 23 Money Music (Continued from page 17)
- Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS
- Record World, February 18, 1967 - Page 39 Money Music (Continued from page 18)