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"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 ]

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The Tams version

"I've Been Hurt"
Single by The Tams
from the album Time for the Tams
B-side "Carryin' On"
ReleasedOct 1965 (Oct 1965)
Genre R&B, soul
Label ABC
Songwriter(s) Ray Whitley
The Tams singles chronology
"Concrete Jungle"
(1965)		"I've Been Hurt"
(1965)		"Untie Me"
(1965)

"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]

Guy Darrell version

"I've Been Hurt"
Single by Guy Darrell
A-side "I've Been Hurt"
B-side "Blessed"
ReleasedJune 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]

Bill Deal and the Rhondels version

"I've Been Hurt"
Single by Bill Deal and the Rhondels
B-side "I've Got My Needs"
Released1969 (1969)
Genre Bubblegum pop, southern soul
Label Heritage
Songwriter(s) Ray Whitley
Producer(s) Jerry Ross
Bill Deal and the Rhondels singles chronology
"What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am"
(1969)		"I've Been Hurt"
(1969)		"Nothing Succeeds Like Success"
(1969)

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]

Charts

Chart (1969-1970)Peak
position
Argentina (CAPIF) [12] 1
Australia (Kent Music Report) [13] 81

Other versions

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".

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References

  1. ↑ Cash Box, October 30, 1965 - Page 10 HIT BULLETIN THE TAMS I’VE BEEN HURT”
  2. ↑ Billboard, January 28, 1967 - Page 16 SPOTLIGHT SINGLES, TOP 60 Spotlights -Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart, THE TAMS -I'VE BEEN HURT
  3. ↑ R. L. Smith and his Original Tams - Tams History
  4. ↑ 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
  5. ↑ SA Singles Charts - GUY DARRELL (UK)
  6. ↑ The Arts Desk, Sunday, 29 January 2017 - Reissue CDs Weekly: Guy Darrell, Fascinating compilation chronicling the 'I’ve Been Hurt' hitmaker by Kieron Tyler
  7. ↑ Cherry Red Records - I’ve Been Hurt: The Complete 1960s Recordings Guy Darrell
  8. ↑ Music VF.com - Guy Darrell Top Songs
  9. ↑ Billboard. October 20, 1973 - Page 60 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
  10. ↑ Billboard, April 19, 1969 - Page 74 Billboard HOT 100 FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 19, 1969, THIS WEEK 89, 1 Wk. ago _, 2 Wks. ago _, 3 Wks. ago _
  11. ↑ MusicVF.com - I've Been Hurt By: Bill Deal & the Rhondels
  12. ↑ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard . 24 January 1970. p. 88. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  13. ↑ Kent, David (2005). Australian Chart Book (1940–1969). Australian Chart Book. ISBN   0-646-44439-5.
  14. ↑ Billboard Music on Campus, April 8, 1967 - Page 110
  15. ↑ Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS
  16. ↑ Record World, January 31, 1966 - Page 23 Money Music (Continued from page 17)
  17. ↑ Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS
  18. ↑ Record World, February 18, 1967 - Page 39 Money Music (Continued from page 18)
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