I've Been Hurt
The Tams
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I've been hurt, hurt, hurt Yes I've been hurt I've been hurt like I've never been hurt before And you lied, you lied to me So leave me alone, little girl 'Cause I've been hurt 'Cause you cheated, mistreated You cheated, cheated on me, girl And you told me You told a whole lot of lies What happened, happened What happened last night I saw you with another guy was holding you tight And you lied, you lied to me So leave me alone, little girl Cause I've been hurt I've been hurt Yes I've been hurt 'Cause you cheated, mistreated You cheated, cheated on me, girl I've been hurt yes I've been hurt 'Cause you cheated, mistreated You cheated, cheated on me, girl
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Written by: RAY WHITLEY
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8 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "I've Been Hurt" by Bill Deal and The Rhondels, as well as its cover by The Tams, belongs to the genre of Beach Music which emerged in North and South Carolina during the 1940s and 50s.
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Song OriginThe original version of "I've Been Hurt" was performed by Bill Deal and The Rhondels, a group hailing from Virginia, U.S.A. The band was a prominent figure in the Beach Music scene during the 60s and 70s.
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Cover VersionThe song was later covered by The Tams, a soul vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia. Their version of the song was part of their album “A Little More Soul” released in 1968.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the popularity of both versions, neither Bill Deal and The Rhondels nor The Tams were able to top mainstream charts with "I've Been Hurt." However, in the niche Beach/Shag music scene, the song is considered a classic.
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Iconic Dance Move"I've Been Hurt" is also associated with the "Shag" dance, a type of swing dance that originated in the Carolina Beach Music scene. Dance fans in beachback bars and clubs would often shag to this song.
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Song LegacyEven though the song was not a major commercial success, it has maintained enduring popularity among fans of Beach Music and shag dancers. It's often played on oldies radio stations and at Beach Music festivals.
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Use in SportsThe Tams' version of "I've Been Hurt" was played after every home loss by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Composition DetailsFrom a musical perspective, "I've Been Hurt" is defined by its upbeat rhythm and soulful vocals. The ear-catching horn section forms a fundamental part of the song's distinctive musical arrangement, a common feature in many songs of the Beach Music genre.
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