I'll Have to Let Him Go
Martha Reeves
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I saw him kiss another & watched him hold her tight & I made up in my mind that very night I've got to let him go, I've got to set him free Even though I let him go, he's still a part of me Oh now I know, yes I know there's someone he's thinkin' of I'll have to let him go with all my love I saw him (I saw him) but he didn't see me (but he didn't see me) The tears just filled my eyes when he kissed her tonight Oh it hurt me so inside, so much he'll never know I'll simply hide my pride & I'll have to let him go (let him go) Mmm I've got to let him go (let him go) (Let him go) Move on, move on! my heart cries (Let him go) Find yourself another; let him be Oh (let him go) he's better off without me (Let him go) This I know My only wish is to make him happy, oh I've got to say goodbye (got to say goodbye) I've got to say so long (got to say so long) Even though the years roll by, my love will carry on Oh I must not tear his soul; surely he must know That it's gonna hurt me so But I'll have to let him go (let him go) Yeah, it's gonna hurt me so But I'll have to let him go (let him go) I've got to say so long (let him go) It's gonna hurt me so (say goodbye) But I've got to say goodbye ...& fade
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Written by: WILLIAM STEVENSON
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10 facts about this song
Band Classification"I'll Have to Let Him Go" is a song recorded by the vocal group Martha and the Vandellas, which was led by Martha Reeves.
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Release DateThis song was released in October 1962.
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Record LabelIt was released under the Motown label, a company that played a major role in the racial integration of popular music.
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First Hit"I'll Have to Let Him Go" was Martha and the Vandellas' first single that brought them minor success in the music industry.
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Song WriterThe song was written by the powerhouse songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland that were responsible for much of the Motown Sound.
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Lead Singer ChangeBefore this song, Martha had been brought in as a temporary lead for the group and "I'll Have to Let Him Go" was the first song she recorded as the official lead singer, marking her establishment in the group.
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B-sideThe B-side to this single is "My Baby Won't Come Back."
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Musical Style"I'll Have to Let Him Go" falls under the genre of Rhythm and Blues (RnB), a genre that was popular during the 1960s.
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Early RecognitionThe song did not receive widespread recognition but it was enough to keep the band from being dropped by their label, Motown.
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PredecessorThis song came before the group's first top forty hit, "Come and Get These Memories." Despite not achieving similar success, "I'll Have to Let Him Go" remains a significant part of the group's discography.
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