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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'. ChartsBarbara LynnFreddy FenderYear-end chartsReferencesCategory: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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