We've Got a Good Thing Going explained

We've Got a Good Thing Going
Type:single
Artist:Michael Jackson
Album:Ben
A-Side:I Wanna Be Where You Are
Length:2:59
Label:Motown
Producer:The Corporation

"We've Got a Good Thing Going" is a song written by The Corporation and originally performed by Michael Jackson. Originally appearing on the B-side of Jackson's 1972 single "I Wanna Be Where You Are", it was later included on his second album, Ben. In 1981, Jamaican reggae singer Sugar Minott scored his biggest hit with a cover version of the song, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] [2]

Die in Your Arms by Canadian singer Justin Bieber samples the song.

Later versions

British pop singer Yazz recorded a version of the song in 1996 that reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]

EastEnders actor-turned-singer Sid Owen had a number 14 hit in the UK with the song in 2000.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sweeting . Adam . Sugar Minott obituary . January 31, 2018 . The Guardian . July 12, 2010.
  2. Web site: Sugar Mirnott - Full Official Chart History . Official Charts . Official Charts Company . January 31, 2018.
  3. Web site: YAZZ – full Official Chart History – Official Charts Company . www.officialcharts.com . January 31, 2018.
  4. Web site: SID OWEN – full Official Chart History – Official Charts Company . www.officialcharts.com . January 31, 2018.