It Hurts So Good
Millie Jackson
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First, you take my heart In the palm of your hands And you squeeze it Then you take my mind And play with it all night You take my pride and you Throw it up against the wall You take me in your arms, baby And bounce me like a rubber ball I'm not complaining What you're doing, you see Cause this hurting feeling Is, ooh, so good to me Don't you know that it Hurts so good Don't you know that it Hurts so good You take my name Scandalize it in the streets Anything you wanna do or say Is alright with me Turn right around and Make sweet love to me Ooo wee, baby, you're Sure nuff good to me Cause, baby, these Things you're doing to me It hurts so bad but It's worth all the misery Cause it hurts so good Don't you know that It hurts so good Ooh, hoo, baby, ooh... Ooh, boy, please don't Ever take the hurt off me Cause it would hurt even worse If you would ever, ever leave (Oh, yes, it would) Even though sometimes It's hard for me to beg (This heart is killing me) I make myself hold out Cause if it kills me, I don't care Cause, baby (baby) I don't want you to ever quit It ain't no good until it Hurts a little bit Cause it hurts so good Don't you know that It hurts so good Oh, baby It hurts so good Don't you ever, don't You ever stop now, baby Give me some, baby (Lord, have mercy) It hurts so good Don't you know that It hurts so good to me Good for me, yeah, yeah Hurts so good Ooh, baby
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Written by: PHILLIP MITCHELL
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10 facts about this song
Artist's CareerMillie Jackson is widely known for her strong, gritty vocals and music that focuses on themes like romance and relationships. Her song "It Hurts So Good" is a perfect representation of her unique, raw vocal style.
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Release and Ranking"It Hurts So Good" was released in 1973 as part of the album also titled "It Hurts So Good". The single reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B charts.
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Grammy NominationThe song was very well received by the music industry, garnering Jackson a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1973 Grammy Awards.
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Song ThemeThe song speaks about a woman's complicated emotions towards her love interest. It explores the theme of heartache and love, focusing on the pain and pleasure associated with intense emotional relationships.
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Song Appearance"It Hurts So Good" also appeared in the action movie called 'Cleopatra Jones' which was released in the same year, 1973. The song was featured prominently in a scene from the film further boosting its popularity.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several other artists, including Katie Love and The Four Shades of Black.
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Album SuccessThe "It Hurts So Good" album, carrying the same name as the song, was not just famous for this song but also reached #13 on the Black Albums chart. This album helped to further establish Millie Jackson as a key artist in the 1970s soul and R&B scene.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Phillip Mitchell, who also wrote songs for other prominent R&B artists such as Candi Staton and Bobby Womack.
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RecognitionsAllmusic critic Steve Huey has called "It Hurts So Good" one of Millie Jackson's "key songs."
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "It Hurts So Good" remains a frequently played song in classic soul genres, showcasing Millie Jackson's influential style and distinctive voice.
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