Make It Easy on Yourself
Jerry Butler
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'Cause breaking up is so Very hard to do If you really love her And there's nothing I can do Don't try to spare my feelings Just tell me that we're through And make it easy on yourself Make it easy on yourself 'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do And if the way I hold you Can't compare to her caress No words of consolation Will make me miss you less And my darling, if this is goodbye I just know I'm gonna cry So run to her Before you start crying too And make it easy on yourself Make it easy on yourself 'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do And make it easy on yourself Make it easy on yourself 'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do And make it easy on yourself
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Written by: Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach, BURT F BACHARACH, CHANELLE CALICA, PJ STENNETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Make It Easy on Yourself" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, two American composers who are prominent figures in popular music.
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First RecordingThe song was originally recorded by Jerry Butler, an American soul singer and songwriter, in 1962.
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Chart SuccessJerry Butler's version of the song reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 4 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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The Walker Brothers' VersionThe Walker Brothers, an American pop group, released their version of "Make It Easy on Yourself" in 1965.
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Top PerformanceThe Walker Brothers' version was much more successful than the original, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Dionne Warwick's VersionDionne Warwick, a long-term collaborator with Burt Bacharach, also recorded "Make It Easy on Yourself". Her version was included in her 1970 album "Very Dionne."
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1983 for best pop vocal performance – male, following the release of Jerry Butler's album "Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You."
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Other Cover VersionsSince its creation, "Make It Easy on Yourself" has been covered by multiple other artists including Cilla Black, Tony Bennett, and Johnny Mathis.
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Cultural ImpactThe Walker Brothers' version of "Make It Easy on Yourself" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2000 movie "Wonder Boys," reaffirming its enduring popularity.
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Ongoing Legacy"Make It Easy on Yourself" continues to be part of Dionne Warwick's regular concert repertoire, highlighting the song's timeless appeal.
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