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Love Is a Hurtin' Thing
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Wikipedia article
"'Love Is a Hurtin' Thing'" is a 1966 pop/soul single by Lou Rawls and was written by Ben Raleigh (1913-1997) & Dave Linden (pseudonym used by David J. Luff).
The single was his second entry on the R&B singles chart as well as his first Top 40 hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 pop chart. "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing" was the first of two Lou Rawls singles to make it to number one on the R&B chart.'Joel Whitburn's Presents Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004', 2004 (Record Research), p. 483.
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Cover versions
*Big Maybelle covered the song in 1967, included on her album [https://www.discogs.com/Big-Maybelle-Got-A-Brand-New-Bag/release/1902505'Got A Brand New Bag'].AllMusic - [https://www.allmusic.com/album/got-a-brand-new-bag-mw0000859519 Big Maybelle, 'Got a Brand New Bag', Overview]
*J.J. Jackson also covered the song in 1967, included on his 'But It's Alright' album.AllMusic - [https://www.allmusic.com/album/but-its-alright-mw0000263812 J. J. Jackson, 'But It's Alright']
*Buddy Greco recorded a version that lasted for nearly six and a half minutes. It was on his 'Let the Sunshine In' album which was released in 1969.Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/Buddy-Greco-Let-The-Sunshine-In/release/11470509 Buddy Greco Let The Sunshine In]'Calgary Herald', 15 Jul. 2017 - [https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/music/bob-dylan-inspires-covers-and-controversy Bob Dylan inspires covers and controversy - 'TOM MURRAY']
*Marcia Hines covered the song in 1977, included on her 'Ladies and Gentlemen' album.Rate Your Music - [https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/marcia-hines/ladies-and-gentlemen/ Ladies and Gentlemen, Artist Marcia Hines, Track listing]
References
Category:1966 singles
Category:Lou Rawls songs
Category:Marcia Hines songs
Category:1966 songs
Category:Songs with lyrics by Ben Raleigh
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