Take Good Care of Her
Introduction "'''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 *In 1962, Johnny Tillotson covered the song on his album ''It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'''. *In 1963, Dean Martin covered the song on his album ''Dean "Tex" Martin Rides Again''. *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. *Later that year, Mel Carter recorded the song and reached #78 on US pop charts. *In 1973, Elvis Presley recorded a version of the song. The B-Side was "I've Got a Thing About You Baby". *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 ===Adam Wade=== Chart (1961) Peakposition US ''Billboard'' Hot 1007 US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles20 UK Singles Chart38===Sonny James=== Chart (1966) Peakposition US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles1===Johnny Mathis=== Chart (1973) Peakposition US ''Billboard'' Easy Listening40 Canada ''RPM'' Adult Contemporary15===Elvis Presley=== Chart (1973) Peakposition US ''Billboard'' Hot 10039 US ''Billboard'' Easy Listening27 US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles4 Canada ''RPM'' Top Tracks56 Canada ''RPM'' Adult Contemporary7===Bobbie Evans=== Chart (1980) Peakposition Canada ''RPM'' Country Singles42
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