April 1972 – a song popular in this month – I’ll Be Around by The Spinners
This song of devotion is heartbreaking on a deeper level. The lyrics, written by the aptly-named Phil Hurtt, find our hero unable to move on from a relationship that has ended.
Interesting facts about I’ll Be Around & The Spinners
The Spinners were signed to Motown Records in 1963, but were never one of the top acts at the label. In 1972, they moved to Atlantic Records, and recorded some unsuccessful session with producer Jimmy Roach.
Cover versions made the US Hot 100 in the each of the three decades after The Spinners first charted with the song:
In 1985, the Todd Rundgren-produced group What Is This? took the song to #62.
In 1995, a rap version by Rappin’ 4-Tay with The Spinners hit #39.
In 2005, Hall & Oates’ cover went to #97.
It was The Spinners’ producer Thom Bell who came up with the music and the title for the song. In our interview with Phil Hurtt, he explained: “When Thommy said ‘I’ll be around,’ I started thinking about a scenario and a story. Thommy was telling me, ‘Whenever you call me, I’ll be there.’
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
Oh wow I love this one Terry! memories!
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Thank you Lynn, glad you enjoyed it. Have fun at the run today. 🙂
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Thanks Terry, it was rainy and cold but I love Fall weather. Hope you are well xx
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Such memorias, and the jackets !! Hope your doing well , keep these great posts coming, always waiting to read them and hear them !
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Thank you Brooke, you are a dear! 🙂
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I remember this song well. I hope you are doing well. BTW….I nominated you for an award. 🙂
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It is a good song and I am doing much better today, thank you for asking. I will hop over soon to check out the award, thank you for the nomination Laurel! 🙂
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Great song! Love the jackets!! 😀
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Yes, great song, and the jackets great also. Thanks Sarah! 🙂
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OMW !!!! where was I with this one??? I don’t remember this 😦 Very interesting attire though, how fashions have changed. Have a good day further 🙂
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Yes, this one should be remembered Lynne. And the fashion changes – thank goodness! Happy Day! 🙂
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Great song, but the memory made me laugh. I misunderstood the first line, major misheard lyric. This is our “fork” in the road ? Still…love the song, and the matching outfits. 💝
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Glad you enjoyed the song Van – and got a laugh while listening. Hope your day is going well. 🙂
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One of my favorite Spinners songs. The surprise to me was that Phillipe didn’t lead at any point.
Loved Phillipe, he died so young.
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This one is certainly a good one for sure! Thanks Ron, I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Same to you
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Hi Terry. I nominated you for an award but I don’t expect you to do anything about it – just wanted you to know how much you are appreciated. https://chattykerry.wordpress.com/2016/09/17/makeitultrablogger-award/
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Thank you Kerry, very kind of you. I am late on responding to awards, but I will get to it soon. Sweetie you are special and I am very fortunate to know you. 🙂
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Mwah!
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Great song.
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Thank you Peggy, very glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you very much – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Same to you, dear Terry.
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I didn’t know this song. When I first saw The Spinners in your title I thought you meant the Liverpool band of the same name who I believe are still performing. They are a folk band and covered a lot of the traditional Liverpudlian standards … I loved them as a kid and my mum was a fan but I can’t find them on CD to give her a surprise. My husband is item to be found humming one of theirs, bring a Liverpool lad himself. But what a lovely but sad song you DID choose. I enjoyed it very much and wondered what I was doing in 1972 as I got ready for my 12th birthday later in the week ….. Dreaming of joining the circus I expect!
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I will see if I can find something out there about The Spinners you are referring to. Glad you enjoyed my choice today and like you I was also 12 that year and most likely dreaming of joining the circus as well. What a different life I would have today. Thank you Osyth, I hope your foot is doing better or as well as can be expected. 🙂
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We might have ended up in the same circus, Terry! What amazing performers we would have been …. I’d have been the girl in spangles and sparkles doing amazing tricks on the prettiest horses. Or possibly the clown 😉
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Great song…I love the Spinners!
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed the song – The Spinners are awesome – they bring back some great memories. Enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by to visit. 🙂
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One of my favorite songs. Oldie but goodie.
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A favorite of mine also, thanks Tikeetha! 🙂
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