Giving Up
Donny Hathaway
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Giving up Is hard to do When you really Love someone Giving up So hard to do When you still depend upon Her warm and tender touch Her kiss and her caress Ooh, they used to Mean so much And bring you happiness Giving up So hard to do I've tried But it just ain't no use Giving up So hard to do I said I've tried But it just ain't no use But my light of hope Is burning dim But in my heart I pray That my love and faith In the girl Will bring her back to me Ooh, whether Whether she knows or not She really needs me too The little girl Is all I got Yes she is And giving up Giving up is so hard to do Giving up So hard to do Giving up So very hard to do I said I've tried it But I just can't get loose Giving up So hard for me to do I don't want to lose you 'Cause you mean So much to me Giving up...
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Giving Up" was originally released in 1971. It features Donny Hathaway on his self-titled album.
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Original ArtistAlthough it is also famously covered by Gladys Knight, the song was originally performed by Donny Hathaway.
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Genre ClassificationThis song fits into the genres of Soul and R&B (Rhythm and Blues).
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Famous Cover"Giving Up" is well-known for the cover version performed by Gladys Knight in 1973, two years after Hathaway’s original version. It was part of her album "Imagination."
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Van McCoy, a prominent American songwriter and producer known for his 1975 disco hit "The Hustle."
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Chart SuccessDespite being less known than much of Hathaway's and Knight's other works, "Giving Up" still left its mark on the Billboard charts.
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InfluenceThe song has been interpreted by a number of artists, such as Jennifer Holliday, The Ad Libs, and The Nylons, clearly showing its influence in the music world.
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Musical CompositionThe song is highly regarded for its heartfelt lyrics and emotive melody, making it a classic example of the soulful sound of the early 1970s.
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Memorable PerformanceThere is a memorable live performance of this song by Donny Hathaway which was included in his album called "In Performance" in 1980.
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LegacyDespite passing away at an early age, Donny Hathaway's legacy continues to be felt strongly. "Giving Up" is often highlighted as a shining example of his notable contributions to soul music.
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Critical AcclaimBoth Donny Hathaway's original rendition and Gladys Knight's cover of "Giving Up" have received widespread critical acclaim for their robust and passionate vocal performances.
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