"A Little Bit of Good (Cures a Whole Lot of Bad)" a.k.a. "A Little Bit of Good" was a hit on the Hot Soul Singles Chart for soul duo Sam & Dave in 1974.
Background The song was written by Gary Dalton and Kent Dubarri who were the duo Dalton & Dubarri. It was originally on their Good Head album which was released in 1974.Music VF.com - A Little Bit of Good By: Sam & DaveCash Box, August 31, 1974 - Page 22 cash box/ album reviews pop picks Sam & Dave had their version released on the United Artists label. It marked their getting back together as a duo. Produced by Steve Cropper, it was from their album, Back Atcha which Cropper also produced.Record World, June 15, 1974 - Page 28 Sam & Dave Reunite on UA It was the only song in the soul section of the Billboard Top Single Picks for May 18, 1974, the reviewer called it the kind of funky song that has always been their trade mark and that with the working of their vocals, it should hit both pop and soul.Billboard, May 18, 1974 - Page 56 Billboard's Top Single Picks, Soul
Chart history The single peaked at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart during a four-week run.Billboard, July 6, 1974 - Page 26 Billboard Hot Soul SinglesMusic VF.com - A Little Bit of Good By: Sam & DaveBillboard, July 13, 1974 - Page 28 Billboard Hot Soul Singles
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