Adam Wade – Take Good Care Of Her

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Take Good Care of Her (song)

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“Take Good Care of Her”
Single by Adam Wade
from the album Adam Wade’s Greatest Hits
B-side“Sleepy Time Girl” (original)”Too Far” (re-release)
Released1961
Recorded1960
GenrePop
Length2:29
LabelCoed
Songwriter(s)Arthur KentEd Warren
Producer(s)George Paxton
Adam Wade singles chronology
“Gloria’s Theme”
(1960)”Take Good Care of Her
(1961)”The Writing on the Wall
(1961)

Chart performance

Adam Wade

Chart (1961)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 1007
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles20
UK Singles Chart38

James in 1967
By Billboard, page 61, June 3, 1967, Public Domain, Link

“Take Good Care of Her”
Single by Sonny James
from the album True Love’s a Blessing
B-side“On the Fingers of One Hand”

In 1966, Sonny James had a number one country hit with his version of the song. It was the fourth among his 23 No. 1 singles.

Sonny James- Take Good Care of Her

Chart performance

Sonny James

Chart (1966)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Country Singles1

Elvis Take Good Care Of Her PS.jpg
By RCA Records – www.elvisthemusic.com, Fair use, Link

“Take Good Care of Her”
Single by Elvis Presley
from the album Good Times
A-side“Take Good Care of Her”
B-sideI’ve Got a Thing About You, Baby
ReleasedJanuary 11, 1974
RecordedJuly 21, 1973
StudioStax Studios, Memphis
GenreCountry
Songwriter(s)Ed Warren and Arthur Kent
Elvis Presley singles chronology
Raised on Rock” / “For Ol’ Times Sake
(1973)”Take Good Care of Her” / “I’ve Got a Thing About You, Baby
(1974)”If You Talk in Your Sleep” / “Help Me
(1974)
Take Good Care Of Her…ELVIS

Chart Performance

Elvis Presley

Chart (1973)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 10039
US Billboard Easy Listening27
US Billboard Hot Country Singles4
Canada RPM Top Tracks56
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary7

Take Good Care of Her” is a 1961 song written by Arthur Kent and Ed Warren and recorded by Adam Wade. It reached number twenty on the R&B charts and number seven on the Hot 100. In the song, the narrator speaks to the groom of his ex-girlfriend.

Cover versions

Brook Benton Take Good Care Of Her

Brook Benton Take Good Care Of Her
Take Good Care Of Her —— Johnny Tillotson
Take Good Care of Her Dean Martin
  • Later that year, Mel Carter recorded the song and reached #78 on US pop charts.
Take Good Care Of Her
  • In 1973, Elvis Presley recorded a version of the song. The B-Side was “I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby”.
I've Got a Thing About You Baby (Official Audio)
  • In the same year, Johnny Mathis (in whom Wade had an exact vocal style early in his career) reached #40 on Adult Contemporary charts.

Chart performance

Take Good Care of Her

Johnny Mathis

Chart (1973)Peak
position
US Billboard Easy Listening40
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary15

Bobbie Evans

Chart (1980)Peak
position
Canada RPM Country Singles42

Bobby Helms – Take Good Care Of Her

Bobby Helms – Take Good Care Of Her

Victor Wood – Take Good Care Of Her

TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER – Victor Wood

Daniel O’Donnell – Take Good Care Of Her

Take These Chains from My Heart

Cliff Richard – Take Good Care Of Her

Cliff Richard – Take Good Care Of Her

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