I'll Be Good to You
The Brothers Johnson
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I don't care what they think about me, and I don't care what they say. I don't care what they think if you're leaving, I'm gonna beg you to stay. I don't care if they start to avoid me, I don't care what they do. I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you. Honey don't go, don't leave this scene, Be out of the picture, and off of the screen. Don't let them say we told you so, They tell me you'll love me and then let me go. I heard the warning voice from friends and my relations, They tell me all about your heartbreak reputation. I don't care what they think about me, and I don't care what they say. I don't care what they think if you're leaving, I'm gonna beg you to stay. I don't care if they start to avoid me, I don't care what they do. I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you. People can change, they always do, Haven't they noticed the changes in you? Or can it be that like love I am blind, Do I want it so much 'til it's all in my mind? One thing I know for sure is really, really real, I never felt before the way you make me feel. I don't care what they think about me, and I don't care what they say. I don't care what they think if you're leaving, I'm gonna beg you to stay. I don't care if they start to avoid me; I don't care what they do. I don't care about anything else but being with you, being with you.
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Written by: George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Senora Ann Sam
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artists' Exposure"I'll Be Good to You" is an exceptional song that got covered and performed by multiple renowned artists over the years including Boney James, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, The Brothers Johnson, and Vanessa Williams.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially recorded and released by The Brothers Johnson in 1976.
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Chart PerformanceThe Brothers Johnson's version topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached number three on the Pop chart.
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Grammy AwardsThe version performed by Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Chaka Khan won the Grammy Award for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1991.
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Cover VersionBoney James, an American saxophonist, keyboardist, and record producer also did a cover version of the song.
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Album InclusionVanessa Williams, an American singer, actress, and fashion designer, included her rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" on her 2005 album titled "Everlasting Love," which is a collection of love songs from the 1970s.
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Fusion of GenresThe song beautifully incorporates elements of R&B, funk, and soul genres and has been appreciated by critics and audiences alike.
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Renowned ComposerThe song was co-written by George and Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson, known for their contributions to the Funk and R&B music scene.
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Lifelong ConnectionsQuincy Jones was a lifelong mentor and producer for the Brothers Johnson, which led to the collaboration on the famous version of "I'll Be Good to You".
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Unique RenditionsAlthough covered by multiple artists, each rendition of "I'll Be Good to You" is unique in its way, with the artists often adding their personal touch to it.
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