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You'll Lose a Good Thing
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Wikipedia article
'"You'll Lose a Good Thing"' is a popular song written by rhythm and blues artist Barbara Lynn Ozen, who, performing as Barbara Lynn, scored a 1962 Top 10 hit, peaking at #8 and also the number 1 spot on the R&B charts, with her bluesy rendition of the song.
Cover versions
*Freddy Fender retained those bluesy, soulful elements when he recorded a country version of the song in 1975. In April 1976, the song was his fourth No. 1 song on the 'Billboard magazine' Hot Country Singles chart.
* Many other versions of the song have been recorded over the years by artists including Aretha Franklin, Carla Thomas, Denise LaSalle, Dina Carroll, McAlmont & Butler and Lucinda Williams.
Use in media
*Barbara Lynn's recording is featured in the film 'Hairspray'.
Charts
Barbara Lynn
Freddy Fender
Year-end charts
References
Category:1962 singles
Category:1976 singles
Category:1976 songs
Category:Freddy Fender songs
Category:Songs written by Huey P. Meaux
Category:Song recordings produced by Huey P. Meaux
Category:1962 songs
Category:Songs written by Barbara Lynn
Category:Madness (band) songs
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