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"'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 performance



Adam Wade



Sonny James



Johnny Mathis



Elvis Presley



Bobbie Evans



References





Category: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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