Easier Said Than Done
The Essex
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My friends all tell me Go to him, run to him, Say sweet lovely things to him, And tell him, he's the one. Deep in my heart I know it, But it's so hard to show it Cause it's easier, easier said than done. My buddies tell me Fly to him, sigh to him, Tell him I would die for him, And tell him, he's the one. Although he gives me a feeling That sets my heart a-reeling, Yet it's easier, easier said than done. Well, I know that I love him so. I'm afraid that he'll never know Because I (I-I) I get so timid and shy Each time that I look him in the eye. They all tell me Sing to him, swing with him, And just do anything for him, And tell him, he's the one. I got a love so true But I'm sad and blue Cause it's easier, easier said than done. Well, I know that I love him so. I'm afraid that he'll never know Because I (I-I) I get so timid and shy Each time that I look him in the eye. They all tell me Sing to him, swing with him, And just do anything for him, And tell him, he's the one. I got a love so true But I'm sad and blue Cause it's easier, easier said than done. Easier-er-er-er, said than done.
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Written by: LARRY FREDDIE HUFF, WILLIAM B LINTON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Easier Said Than Done" by The Essex reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1963.
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Member BackgroundNotably, all the members of The Essex were active-duty members of the United States Marine Corps when "Easier Said Than Done" was released.
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British InvasionThe song even experienced success overseas, peaking at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album inclusion"Easier Said Than Done" was also included in the band's only album "Easier Said Than Done," released by Roulette Records.
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One-hit WonderThe Essex is often categorized as a one-hit-wonder because of the success of "Easier Said Than Done," which was their only song to reach number one.
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Unique SoundThe Essex is known for their unique sound, which included vocal patter, a catchy refrain, and hand claps.
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Lineup ChangeThe lineup was altered significantly between the band's initial formation and their eventual disbandment, with Anita Humes, the lead singer and central figure, being the consistent member throughout.
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Lack of ContinuationAfter the release of "Easier Said Than Done," The Essex was not able to replicate the song's success with their subsequent releases; none of their following songs were able to chart in the top 40 again.
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Popularity in Dance"Easier Said Than Done" is popular in the world of dance and has been used in dance courses and routines due to its vibrant rhythm.
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Remakes and CoversThe song has inspired many covers over the years, including a version by Tony Orlando and Dawn on the 1973 album "Tuneweaving," as well as a version by Shakatak in 1981 which reached top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Background FeatureThe song was also featured as background music in the popular 1991 movie "Goodfellas" directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Success SpanDespite its short time on the charts, "Easier Said Than Done" by The Essex has enjoyed continued popularity over the decades, becoming a classic tune of the 60s Pop & R&B genre.
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