Tell Him - The Exciters
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by Bert Berns, (also known as Bert Russell), one of the top songwriters and producers of the sixties
  • As a composer Berns penned such hits as "Twist and Shout", "Hang on Sloopy", and "Piece of My Heart"
  • Tell Him was originally performed by the pop and R&B group The Exciters, (Herb Rooney, Brenda Reid, Carol Johnson, & Lillian Walker)
  • The Exciters were originally an all-girl group, until Herb Rooney married Brenda Reid and joined the band
  • The band was also known for recording the first version of the song "Do Wa Diddy Diddy", later made a hit by Manfred Mann
  • Carol Johnson passed away in 2007 at the age of 62
  • The song Tell Him hit #4 on the Top 40 charts & #5 on the R&B charts in 1962
  • It was also one of (if not the first) songs to have a full color video recorded as well. The video, set in the Bronx Zoo.  There is a copy posted on You Tube
  • In 1963 a cover was released by Billie Davis (born Carol Hedges in Woking, Surrey on 12/22/45)  that reached the top 10 on the UK charts
  • In 1974 another cover by the UK based "Hello" also cracked the UK Top 10 chart
  • Other cover versions include one by Alma Cogan in 1963, Hello in 1974 new wave girl group Josie Cotton in 1982, and Quentin and Ash in 1996
  • The song received new life when it was used on the soundtrack for the 1997 movie "My Best Friend's Wedding" starring Julia Roberts
  • It was also used in the 1983 movie "The Big Chill"
  • Remade in 1998 by Vonda Shepard, the song gained popularity through it's inclusion on several episodes of the TV series Ally McBeal
  • Pop crossover artist Dusty Springfield would later say that "Tell Him" was the inspiration behind her singing style
A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below.  The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed.  The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality.
   
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Song Lyrics - Tell Him

I know something about love
You've gotta want it bad
If that guy's got into your blood, 
Go out and get him
If you want him to be, the very part of you
That makes you want to breathe, here's the thing to do...

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

I know something about love
You gotta show it and 
Make him see the moon up above
Reach out and get it
If you want him to make, 
Your heart sing out
And if you want him to, 
Only think of you...

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man 
And woman, were created 
To make love their destiny
Then why should true love be 
So complicated? Oh...

I know something about love
You gotta take it and
Show him what the world is made of
One kiss will prove it
If you want him to be 
Always by your side
Take his hand tonight and 
Swallow your foolish pride and..

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band.  Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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