Dangling on a String
Chairmen of the Board
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You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, my life will surely stop 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose I'm not half the man that I used to be, and I'll admit it Your love has become a habit to me, and I can't quit it Won't you take this half a man and make this man whole again? You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Every time I phone, your number's changed or disconnected You have made my life a book of games, I feel so rejected Girl, you've got the best of me, now come and take the rest of me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Girl, my nights are so lonely Ooh, I'm needing you only I only drink enough from your loving cup to keep me thirsty Girl, my need for you is, oh so strong, until it hurts me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop, 'cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go You've got me dangling on a string
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Written by: RONALD DUNBAR, EDYTHE WAYNE
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Chairmen of the Board" was originally a Detroit-based soul group formed in 1969.
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LineupThe group consisted of members General Johnson, Eddie Custis, Danny Woods, and Harrison Kennedy.
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ReleasedTheir single "Dangling on a String" was released in 1970.
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LabelThe song was released under the Invictus label, a company started by famous songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland after leaving Motown.
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Chart Performance"Dangling on a String" hit the charts in the USA, reaching #19 on the R&B charts and #38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Ronald Dunbar and Edith Wayne. Ronald Dunbar also co-wrote other hits for the band.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of soul.
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Distinctive StyleThe band's style was characterized by Johnson's energetic, gospel-style lead vocals, which were clearly evident in "Dangling on a String."
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UK SuccessThe song was particularly successful in the UK, peaking at #5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Breakup and ContinuationAfter Custis left the group in 1970, the remaining members of Chairmen of the Board continued to produce hits, proving that "Dangling on a String" was not just a one-hit-wonder for the group.
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Classic SoulThe song is often regarded as a classic soul song from the peak period of the genre.
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InfluenceThe band's unique blend of soul and pop paved the way for countless groups that followed, and "Dangling on a String" is still played on classic soul radio stations today.
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