Working My Way Back to You
The Spinners
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Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died I let it get away Been payin' ev'ry day When you were so in love with me, I played around like I was free Thought I could have my cake and eat it too, but how I cried over losin' you See me down and out, but I ain't about to go living my life without you For every day I made you cry, I'll pay And girl, till the day that I die, I'll keep Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died I let it get away Been payin' ev'ry day I used to love to make you cry It made me feel like a man inside But if I'd been a man in reality, you'd still be here, babe, lovin' me Now the nights are long and lonely, and I ain't too strong, babe I just miss you so And you're too proud, you won't give in But when I think about all I could win, I keep Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died I let it get away Been payin' ev'ry day
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Written by: Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Working My Way Back to You" is a song made popular by The Four Seasons in 1966 and The Spinners in 1980.
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Original ArtistsThe song was first recorded by the band The Four Seasons, an American rock and pop band that was one of the biggest names in pop music history.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, and it was arranged by Charles Calello.
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Chart Success (Four SeasonsThe Four Seasons’ version of "Working My Way Back to You" was a Top Ten hit that peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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Different GenreWhen it was released in 1966, "Working My Way Back to You" was part of the band's foray into a blue-eyed soul DNA; their attempt to combine pop music with R&B elements.
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Cover Version (The SpinnersIn 1980, the Detroit-based rhythm and blues band The Spinners covered "Working My Way Back to You," and their version actually surpassed the original in popularity.
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Chart Success (The SpinnersThe Spinners' version of the song went straight to #1 in the UK and #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Spinners' Version ModificationThe Spinners created a medley of the song with Michael Zager's "Forgive Me, Girl." The song is often referred to as "Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl" in their version.
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VersatilityThe song's success with both versions highlights its versatility, being able to find success in two different decades and with two separate musical styles.
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Frequently CoveredApart from The Four Seasons and The Spinners, "Working My Way Back to You" has been covered by many artists, including Boyzone and Frankie Valli, indicating its continuing popularity.
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