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Wikipedia article"'Take Good Care of Her'" is a 1961 song written by Arthur Kent and Ed Warren and recorded by Adam Wade. It reached number twenty on the R&B charts and number seven on the Hot 100. In the song, the narrator speaks to the groom of his ex-girlfriend. Cover versions*In 1962, Johnny Tillotson covered the song on his album 'It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'. *In 1963, Dean Martin covered the song on his album 'Dean "Tex" Martin Rides Again'. *In 1966, Sonny James had a number one country hit with his version of the song. It was the fourth among his 23 No. 1 singles. *Later that year, Mel Carter recorded the song and reached #78 on US pop charts. *In 1973, Elvis Presley recorded a version of the song. The B-Side was "I've Got a Thing About You Baby". *In the same year, Johnny Mathis (in whom Wade had an exact vocal style early in his career) reached #40 on Adult Contemporary charts. Chart performanceAdam WadeSonny JamesJohnny MathisElvis PresleyBobbie EvansReferencesCategory:1961 singles Category:1966 singles Category:1974 singles Category:Sonny James songs Category:Elvis Presley songs Category:Gene McDaniels songs Category:Johnny Mathis songs Category:Adam Wade (singer) songs Category:Capitol Records singles Category:1961 songs Category:Pop ballads Category:Country ballads | |
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