I've Been Hurt
"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]
The Tams version
| "I've Been Hurt" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Tams | ||||
| from the album Time for the Tams | ||||
| B-side | "Carryin' On" | |||
| Released | 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]
Guy Darrell version
| "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]
Bill Deal and the Rhondels version
| "I've Been Hurt" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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]
Other versions
The Sensational Epics
The Sensational Epics were part of the same roster as The Tams, handled by Bill Lowery Talent Inc.[12] They recorded a version. Backed with "It's a Gas", and released on Cameo 450.[13] It was reported by Record World in the December 31, 1966 issue that the record was breaking big through the South.[14] It was a Four Star pick in the January 14, 1967 issue of Record World.[15] It was reported by Record World in the February 18 issue that the song was doing well in Richmond.[16]
References
- ^ Cash Box, October 30, 1965 - Page 10 HIT BULLETIN THE TAMS I’VE BEEN HURT”
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ 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 _
- ^ MusicVF.com - I've Been Hurt By: Bill Deal & the Rhondels
- ^ Billboard Music on Campus, April 8, 1967 - Page 110
- ^ 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)