I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down

Ann Peebles

About I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down

"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" is a song written by Memphis-based songwriter Earl Randle, and first recorded in 1972 by soul singer Ann Peebles. The song was also a hit in 1984 for English singer Paul Young.


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1974
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You think you've got it all set up,
You think you've got the perfect plan
To charm every girl you see
And play with everyone that you can

But I've got news for you,
I hope it won't hit you too hard
One of these days while you're at play
I'm gonna catch you off guard

I'm gonna tear your playhouse down, pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down, room by room

You think love is just fun and games
Trying to be a playboy
All you do is run around
Using hearts for play toys

You've been playing daddy, with every mama around
What you gonna say, when you look up one day
See your playhouse tumblin' down

I'm gonna tear your playhouse down, pretty soon
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down, room by room, mmm
I'm gonna tear your playhouse down, room by room
Using play as play toys

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Ann Peebles

Ann Peebles (born April 27, 1947) is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label. Two of her most popular songs are "I Can't Stand the Rain" and "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down", which she wrote with her husband, Don Bryant, and radio broadcaster Bernard "Bernie" Miller and were subsequently popularized in cover versions by, among others, Eruption (1978) and Paul Young (1984), respectively. more »

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Written by: EARL RANDLE

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5 facts about this song

Song Creation Facts
"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" was written by Memphis-based songwriter Earl Randle. - The song was originally recorded by American soul singer Ann Peebles in 1973.
Ann Peebles Version Facts
Ann Peebles' original version was released on Hi Records and produced by Willie Mitchell, a label prominently known for its soul music output. - Although it was not as popular as her hit song "I Can't Stand the Rain," Peebles' version of "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" achieved some recognition, reaching #31 on the Billboard R&B chart. - Peebles' raw, emotional delivery is considered a highlight of the song, reflecting the bluesy tough-love lyrics.
Paul Young's Version Facts
British singer Paul Young covered "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" in 1984 for his second album, "The Secret of Association." - Young's version was produced by Laurie Latham, who gave the song a more pop-oriented treatment. - Paul Young's interpretation reached a high position in the charts. In the UK, it peaked at #9, while it reached #13 in Belgium and #22 in the Netherlands. - It was also a success in the US, reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #2 on the US rock charts.
Song Influence Facts
The song is often associated with the Southern soul music tradition, showcasing Deep South-rooted musical sensibilities. - Despite the time gap and contrasting styles between Ann Peebles and Paul Young, the song has retained its appeal, being covered by numerous other artists after them. - "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" is often used as a showcase piece for powerful, soulful vocalists due to its dramatic lyrics and emotional depth.
Music Video Facts (Paul Young's version
The music video for Paul Young's cover is a creative interpretation of the song's dark and destructive lyrics. The video features Young casually wreaking havoc on a miniature house set up inside a sound stage. - The video heightens the contrast between the upbeat pop style of Young's version and the harsh meaning of the song’s lyrics.

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