Friday, February 9, 2018

"You've Been Cheatin'" by The Impressions

Chicago-based R&B outfit The Impressions scored their first hit in 1958 when "For Your Precious Love" hit #11. The group was billed as Jerry Butler and the Impressions at the time, but he quickly left for a solo career, leaving Curtis Mayfield (the band's lead songwriter), Sam Gooden, and the Brooks brothers to carry on without him.

A string of big hits in the 60s have earned this group the 34th best chart performers for that decade, a sampling of which includes "It's All Right" (#4), "Keep On Pushing" (#10), and "Amen" (#7). Another classic, "People Get Ready" reached #14 and won a Grammy.

"You've Been Cheatin'" managed to reach #33 in 1965, but probably would've done much better a few years prior. Energized by a 50s Motown beat, this is one of the peppiest songs you'll hear about suspected infidelity.

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