The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game

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About The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game

"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" is a 1966 song written by Smokey Robinson. It was a hit single in 1967 for the American girl group The Marvelettes for the Motown label, from their self-titled album released that same year. In 1980, Jamaican singer Grace Jones remade the song and had minor success with her version in the US. The song has had several cover versions over the years. Massive Attack and Tracey Thorn (of Everything but the Girl) recorded a cover for the soundtrack to Batman Forever in 1995. Most recently, Bette Midler performed a rendition included in the deluxe edition of her 2014 studio album It's The Girls!.also appeared on Jerry Garcia Compliments in 1974 and was performed live by the Jerry Garcia Band until into the early 90s. 


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Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Oh yeah, secretly I been tailing you
Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
Had to get you and so I knew
I had to learn your ways and habits
Oh, you were the catch that I was after
But I looked up and I was in your arms and I knew that I was captured

What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

I had to lay such a tender trap
Hoping you might fall into it
Love hit me like a sudden slap
One kiss and then I knew it
Oh, my plans didn't work out like I thought
'Cause I had laid my trap for you but it seems like I got caught

What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

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Grace Jones

Grace Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, actress and model. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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8 facts about this song

The Marvelettes Song Origin
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" was originally recorded by American girl group, The Marvelettes in 1966. This was the group's first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 since "My Baby Must Be a Magician" in 1967.
Smokey Robinson's Contribution
The song was written and produced by Smokey Robinson, a renowned American singer, songwriter and record producer, who was the frontman of the Motown group, "The Miracles."
Grace Jones' Version
Grace Jones, the Jamaican model-singer-actress released a reggae re-imagining of this song in the 80s. Her version of the song was included on her critically acclaimed album, "Warm Leatherette" in 1980.
Jerry Garcia's Rendition
Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist of the iconic band "Grateful Dead," also did a cover of this song. His rendition was featured in the Jerry Garcia Band's album titled, "GarciaLive Volume Eight: November 23rd, 1991 Bradley Center," which was released posthumously in 2017.
Chart Performance and Releases
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" not only reached the 13th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 but also peaked at number two on Billboard's R&B singles chart for The Marvelettes. Grace Jones' version of the song came out as a single in some territories, but did not chart.
Covers and Interpretations
Over the years, different versions of the song performed by various musicians are significantly different from each other, a testament to the original's versatile and enduring appeal. It has been covered in a range of styles, from The Marvelettes' soulful Motown sound, to Grace Jones' unique reggae re-interpretation to Garcia's heartland rock rendition.
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" in Pop Culture
The song continues to influence pop culture, with modern artists sampling or referencing it in their own work. It was featured in several films and TV shows, and even has been quoted in literature.
Condition and Recordings
Despite the amount of covers and the time that has passed since its original release, the 1966 recording by The Marvelettes remains the most widely recognized and praised version of the song.

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