<P> `` I 'll Be Good to You '' is a 1976 hit song by R&B duo The Brothers Johnson . George Johnson , one of the two Johnson brothers in the band , wrote the song after deciding to commit to a relationship with one woman , instead of dating several at a time . While George was recording a demo for the song , family friend Senora Sam came by and added some lyrics . Brothers Johnson producer and mentor Quincy Jones heard the song , liked it , and convinced George to sing lead on the finished track . Released from their debut album , Look Out for # 1 , it was a top - ten hit on the Billboard Hot Singles Charts , peaking at number three , and a number one song on the Billboard R&B Charts during the summer of 1976 . The single was later certified gold by the RIAA . </P>
<P> `` I 'll Be Good to You '' is a 1976 hit song by R&B duo The Brothers Johnson . George Johnson , one of the two Johnson brothers in the band , wrote the song after deciding to commit to a relationship with one woman , instead of dating several at a time . While George was recording a demo for the song , family friend Senora Sam came by and added some lyrics . Brothers Johnson producer and mentor Quincy Jones heard the song , liked it , and convinced George to sing lead on the finished track . Released from their debut album , Look Out for # 1 , it was a top - ten hit on the Billboard Hot Singles Charts , peaking at number three , and a number one song on the Billboard R&B Charts during the summer of 1976 . The single was later certified gold by the RIAA . </P>
who sings i 'll be good to you
who sings i 'll be good to you
The Brothers Johnson
The Brothers Johnson