"I've Been Hurt" is a popular single by the Tams, Guy Darrell, and Bill Deal and the Rhondels. Written by Ray Whitley, it was originally released in 1965.
The Tams version
"I've Been Hurt" appeared in the Hit Bulletin section of Cash Box (October 30, 1965 issue).Cash Box, October 30, 1965 - Page 10 HIT BULLETIN THE TAMS I’VE BEEN HURT” In January, 1967 the version by The Tams had been released on ABC 10741. It was produced by Joe South. Billboard marked it as a Top 60 prediction in the January 28 issue.Billboard, January 28, 1967 - Page 16 SPOTLIGHT SINGLES, TOP 60 Spotlights -Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart, THE TAMS -I'VE BEEN HURT It became their biggest regional hit.R. L. Smith and his Original Tams - Tams History
Guy Darrell version
Darrell's cover was backed with "Blessed". It was produced by Irving Martin with Des Champ handling the arrangements. It was released in June 1966.1960s British Beat Music Producers & Labels - Discographies - CBS Records - U.K. and European Singles Discography (1965-1969), CBS |202082 |Guy Darrell |'ve Been Hurt/ Blessed It managed to chart in South Africa and spent nine weeks on the charts there.SA Singles Charts - GUY DARRELL (UK) It became a favourite on the Northern soul scene in the UK,The Arts Desk, Sunday, 29 January 2017 - Reissue CDs Weekly: Guy Darrell, Fascinating compilation chronicling the 'I’ve Been Hurt' hitmaker by Kieron TylerCherry Red Records - I’ve Been Hurt: The Complete 1960s Recordings Guy Darrell belatedly reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1973.Music VF.com - Guy Darrell Top SongsBillboard. October 20, 1973 - Page 60 Billboard Hits of the World, BRITAIN
Bill Deal and the Rhondels version
For the week ending April 19, 1969, the version by Bill Deal and the Rhondels entered the Billboard Hot 100 at no. 89.Billboard, April 19, 1969 - Page 74 Billboard HOT 100 FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 19, 1969, THIS WEEK 89, 1 Wk. ago _, 2 Wks. ago _, 3 Wks. ago _ It peaked at no. 35.MusicVF.com - I've Been Hurt By: Bill Deal & the Rhondels
Charts Chart (1969–1970) Peak positionArgentina (CAPIF) 1Australia (Kent Music Report) 81
Other versions The Sensational Epics The Sensational Epics were part of the same roster as The Tams, handled by Bill Lowery Talent Inc.Billboard Music on Campus, April 8, 1967 - Page 110 They recorded a version. Backed with "It's a Gas", and released on Cameo 450.Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS It was reported by Record World in the December 31, 1966 issue that the record was breaking big through the South.Record World, January 31, 1966 - Page 23 Money Music (Continued from page 17) It was a Four Star pick in the January 14, 1967 issue of Record World.Record World, January 14, 1967 - Page 8 SINGLES REVIEWS, FOUR STAR **** PICKS It was reported by Record World in the February 18 issue that the song was doing well in Richmond.Record World, February 18, 1967 - Page 39 Money Music (Continued from page 18)
In 1969, "I've Been Hurt" was recorded in portuguese as "Agora eu sei" by the brazilian pop group "The Fevers" and an instrumental version was released in Chile by the funk group "Los Minimás".
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