You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy

Jan & Dean

About You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy

"You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy" is a song whose music was composed by Jan Berry, Jill Gibson, and Roger Christian, which was recorded by 1960s American pop singers, Jan and Dean. The song was recorded and released as a single and then appeared on the 1965 album Jan & Dean Golden Hits, Volume 2. The B-side of the single is "It's As Easy As 1,2,3." "You Really Know How to Hurt A Guy" reached up to number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 10, 1965, which was their highest charting single of the year on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, by edging "I Found a Girl" which charted at number 30 later in 1965. Jan and Dean were known for their music of the 1960s surf era with songs like "Dead Man's Curve," "Drag City," and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena." This single marked the beginning of Jan & Dean getting away from their Surfing roots that they were known for. 


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1996
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We've been goin' steady now for such a long time
And up until now, everything was just fine
You say you still love me but it's not the same
It so plain to see that you're playin' a game

You really know how to hurt a guy
You really know how to make me cry
You really know how to hurt a guy
But what a mean way to say goodbye

Every time you hurt me, it seems like you planned it
I've talked to your friends but they don't understand it
Where did I lose it? What did I do wrong?
We can't break it up now, it's lasted so long

If you'd look at me, you'd see tears in my eyes
When we're together and you're lookin' at other guys
The ones that you like are really not your kind
I know their type and what's on their minds

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Jan & Dean

Jan and Dean was an American rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf music styles popularized by the Beach Boys. Among their most successful songs was 1963's "Surf City", the first surf song ever to reach the #1 spot. Their other charting top 10 singles were "Drag City" (1963), "Dead Man's Curve" (1964; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008), and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" (1964). In 1972, Torrence won the Grammy Award for Best Album Cover for the psychedelic rock band Pollution's first eponymous 1971 album, and was nominated three other times in the same category for albums of the Nit… more »

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Written by: JAN BERRY, JILL GIBSON, ROGER VAL CHRISTIAN

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy" is classified under the genre of rock 'n' roll and pop.
Album Details
This song is from the album "Folk 'n Roll" by Jan & Dean, which was released in 1965.
Authors
The song was penned by Jan Berry, Roger Christian, and Artie Kornfeld.
Track Length
The original version of the song has an approximate length of 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
Popularity
"You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy" was one of the lesser-known songs by Jan & Dean. Despite that, it is still beloved by the duo's devoted fan base.
Lyrics
The lyrics depict a story of a man who is emotionally hurt by his significant other’s actions.
Performance
The song features a noticeable uptick in production complexity, reflecting Jan Berry's growing interest in studio work.
Tribute
The song is a sentimental ballad and is seen as a tribute towards the influence of The Beach Boys on Jan & Dean.
Chart Performance
Although the song didn't rank on the top of the charts, it stands as a testament to the duo's ability to effectively cross over to a new, more evolved sound.
Billboard Rankings
The album "Folk 'n Roll," which included the song "You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy," peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200.
Outfit Nostalgia
During the time of the song's release, Jan & Dean were known for their striped shirts and laid-back, beachy style which was reflected in their music.

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