You Beat Me To The Punch
Mary Wells Lyrics
That day, I first saw you, oh, oh, passing by
I wanted to know your name but I was much too shy
But I was looking at you so hard
Until you must have had a hunch
So you came up to me and asked me my name
You beat me to the punch, that time
You beat me to the punch, oh, oh, oh, oh
You beat me to the punch
I wanted, wanted to ask you, would you please, please be mine
Whenever you came around, my heart would pound
So you must have had a hunch
So you came up to me and asked me to be yours
You beat me to the punch one more time
You beat me to the punch, oh, oh, oh, oh
You beat me to the punch, yeah
Since I love you, I thought you would be true and love me tender
So I let my heart surrender, to you, yes I did
But I found out beyond a doubt one day boy, you were a playboy
Who would go away and leave me blue
So I ain't gonna wait around for you to put me down
This time I'm gonna play my hunch
And walk away this very day
And beat you to the punch
This time, I'll beat you to the punch
Yes, I will
And let you know, know
How it feels, oh, oh, oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, William Robinson Jr
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"You Beat Me to the Punch" is a soul single by Motown singer Mary Wells, released on the Motown label in 1962.
It was co-written by Smokey Robinson of The Miracles, who was responsible for the majority of hits released by Wells while she was a Motown artist, and another Miracles member, Ronnie White.
Following the success of the previous single, "The One Who Really Loves You", Motown released this record shortly after it was produced and the song performed similar work as "The One Who Really Loves You" did Read Full Bio"You Beat Me to the Punch" is a soul single by Motown singer Mary Wells, released on the Motown label in 1962.
It was co-written by Smokey Robinson of The Miracles, who was responsible for the majority of hits released by Wells while she was a Motown artist, and another Miracles member, Ronnie White.
Following the success of the previous single, "The One Who Really Loves You", Motown released this record shortly after it was produced and the song performed similar work as "The One Who Really Loves You" did,becoming a Billboard Top 10 Pop smash, peaking at number nine on the pop chart and becoming her first number-one hit on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It also won Wells a Grammy nomination for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording.
Like "The One Who Really Loves You" before it, the song was produced under a mock-calypso beat. This song inspired an "answer" song by soul singer Gene Chandler called "You Threw A Lucky Punch" which used the same music and different lyrics which became an R&B chart hit that year.
Lead vocal by Mary Wells
Background vocals by the Love Tones
Written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald "Ronnie" White
Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
It was co-written by Smokey Robinson of The Miracles, who was responsible for the majority of hits released by Wells while she was a Motown artist, and another Miracles member, Ronnie White.
Following the success of the previous single, "The One Who Really Loves You", Motown released this record shortly after it was produced and the song performed similar work as "The One Who Really Loves You" did Read Full Bio"You Beat Me to the Punch" is a soul single by Motown singer Mary Wells, released on the Motown label in 1962.
It was co-written by Smokey Robinson of The Miracles, who was responsible for the majority of hits released by Wells while she was a Motown artist, and another Miracles member, Ronnie White.
Following the success of the previous single, "The One Who Really Loves You", Motown released this record shortly after it was produced and the song performed similar work as "The One Who Really Loves You" did,becoming a Billboard Top 10 Pop smash, peaking at number nine on the pop chart and becoming her first number-one hit on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It also won Wells a Grammy nomination for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording.
Like "The One Who Really Loves You" before it, the song was produced under a mock-calypso beat. This song inspired an "answer" song by soul singer Gene Chandler called "You Threw A Lucky Punch" which used the same music and different lyrics which became an R&B chart hit that year.
Lead vocal by Mary Wells
Background vocals by the Love Tones
Written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald "Ronnie" White
Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
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Hijo del Sol
Grande Mary Wells, mi respeto desde México. Siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones por tu gran voz.
Aaron in Portsmouth,NH
The 60's were such a magical period for song-writing, and for gifted singers to sing them.
Miguel Sotero
Music that makes you feel alive.
Ruben Somoza
@Sunny Island norp
Jerry Lee
The late 50s and very early 60s were such an innocent fun time and that includes EVERYONE so no need to post that yes BUT........ stuff.
Chris Ramirez
Talent, no auto tune.
Sunny Island
1:36🔥
Seattle Red
Love this song I still hum this tune from time to time it's such a fun catchy song. Mary well is a beautiful classic voice to be treasured ♥️
BigDuke5500
One of the sweetest voices in music. Rest in Peace Mary.
fash011
Mary Wells was my favorite artist. Loved all hers songs!❤️🎤🎬🎧