"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.
| I've Been Hurt | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Tams |
| Album: | Time for the Tams |
| B-Side: | Carryin' On |
| Genre: | R&B, soul |
| Label: | ABC |
| Prev Title: | Concrete Jungle |
| Prev Year: | 1965 |
| Next Title: | Untie Me |
| Next Year: | 1965 |
"I've Been Hurt" appeared in the Hit Bulletin section of Cash Box (October 30, 1965 issue).[1] 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.[2] It became their biggest regional hit.[3]
| I've Been Hurt | |
| Type: | Single |
| Artist: | Guy Darrell |
| A-Side: | I've Been Hurt |
| B-Side: | Blessed |
| Released: | , re-released, 1973 |
| Label: | CBS 202082 |
| Composer: | Ray Whitley |
| Producer: | Irving Martin |
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.[4] It managed to chart in South Africa and spent nine weeks on the charts there.[5] It became a favourite on the Northern soul scene in the UK,[6] [7] belatedly reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1973.[8] [9]
| I've Been Hurt | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Bill Deal and the Rhondels |
| B-Side: | I've Got My Needs |
| Genre: | Bubblegum pop, southern soul |
| Label: | Heritage |
| Producer: | Jerry Ross |
| Prev Title: | What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am |
| Prev Year: | 1969 |
| Next Title: | Nothing Succeeds Like Success |
| Next Year: | 1969 |
For the week ending April 19, 1969, the version by Bill Deal and the Rhondels entered the Billboard Hot 100 at no. 89.[10] It peaked at no. 35.[11]
| Chart (1969-1970) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina (CAPIF) [12] | 1 | |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[13] | 81 |
The Sensational Epics were part of the same roster as The Tams, handled by Bill Lowery Talent Inc.[14] They recorded a version. Backed with "It's a Gas", and released on Cameo 450.[15] It was reported by Record World in the December 31, 1966 issue that the record was breaking big through the South.[16] It was a Four Star pick in the January 14, 1967 issue of Record World.[17] It was reported by Record World in the February 18 issue that the song was doing well in Richmond.[18]
In 1969, "I've Been Hurt" was recorded in portuguese as "Agora eu sei" by the brazilian pop group "The Fevers".