Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do

Betty Wright

About Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do

"Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" is a single by American recording artist Betty Wright from her debut studio album My First Time Around (1968). It was written by Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid, and released in 1968 by Alston Records. It reached number thirty-three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number fifteen on the US Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles. It has been covered and sampled by several artists.


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2002
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The guys are gonna wander
Go out and play some times
But girls you must not let it get you down
Just take this advice I give you just like a mother
You try to match your guy just for two
Don't try to do the things that the guys do

'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady
Girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady, no

And listen girls when you give your heart away
You can easily be hurt
And the least little wrong he does
Always seems like dirt
So take this advice I give you just like a mother
You try to match your man just for two
Don't try to do the things the guys do

'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady
Girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady, no

When you put your faith in one guy
Sometimes he'll make you happy
Sometimes he'll make you cry
But don't lose your self respect
Trying to get revenge
'Cause no matter how you do it
You'll lose it in the end

'Cause girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady
Girls you can't do what the guys do, no
And still be a lady, no

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Betty Wright

Bessie Regina Norris, better known by her stage name, Betty Wright (born December 21, 1953), is a Miami-based soul and R&B singer-songwriter, who won fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Clean Up Woman" and "Tonight Is the Night". A pioneering singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, she remains one of the few black female musicians to have a gold record on her own vanity label. She possesses a six-octave vocal range and is adept at using the whistle register. more »

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Written by: CLARENCE HENRY REID, WILLIE JAMES CLARKE

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" is a Soul/R&B song, showcasing an intrinsic part of Betty Wright's musical prowess and style.
Release Date
This track was released back in the year 1968. Its cultural and societal relevance was significant during the era it was released.
Charts and Ratings
The song achieved substantial success by reaching number 33 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the R&B chart in 1968.
First Hit
This song is the first major hit for Betty Wright, setting her course in her successful musical career.
Lyrics
The lyrics are largely written as advice to women about not trying to mimic the behavior of men in relationships, reflecting the conservative societal opinions during the 60s era.
Album
"Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do" is from the album "My First Time Around," which was Wright's debut studio album.
Music Label
The song was produced under the label Alston Records, an American record company and label founded in 1959.
Sample Use
The song's impact continued as it was sampled by Beyoncé in her single "Upgrade U" in 2006, proving its enduring relevance.
Age of Success
Remarkably, Betty Wright was only 14 years old when she recorded this hit, making her one of the youngest artists to achieve a hit during that time.
Betty Wright's Legacy
Although "Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do" was Betty Wright's first hit, she is best known for her song "Clean Up Woman", which became a Top 5 pop and #2 R&B hit in 1971. She had a decades-long career in the music industry and continued performing until her death in 2020.

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