"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 | October 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" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Guy Darrell | |
| A-side | "I've Been Hurt" |
| B-side | "Blessed" |
| Released | June 1966, 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 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Argentina (CAPIF) [12] | 1 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report) [13] | 81 |
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".