Take Good Care of Her (song)
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| “Take Good Care of Her” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Adam Wade | |
| from the album Adam Wade’s Greatest Hits | |
| B-side | “Sleepy Time Girl” (original)”Too Far” (re-release) |
| Released | 1961 |
| Recorded | 1960 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:29 |
| Label | Coed |
| Songwriter(s) | Arthur KentEd Warren |
| Producer(s) | George Paxton |
| Adam Wade singles chronology | |
| “Gloria’s Theme” (1960)”Take Good Care of Her“ (1961)”The Writing on the Wall“ (1961) |
Chart performance
Adam Wade
| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 20 |
| UK Singles Chart | 38 |

By Billboard, page 61, June 3, 1967, Public Domain, Link
| “Take Good Care of Her” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Sonny James | |
| from the album True Love’s a Blessing | |
| B-side | “On the Fingers of One Hand” |
| Released | March 1966 |
| Genre | Country |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | Arthur Kent Ed Warren |
| Producer(s) | Marvin Hughes |
| Sonny James singles chronology | |
| “True Love’s a Blessing” (1965)”Take Good Care of Her“ (1966)”Room in Your Heart” (1966) |
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.
Chart performance
Sonny James
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |

By RCA Records – www.elvisthemusic.com, Fair use, Link
| “Take Good Care of Her” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Elvis Presley | |
| from the album Good Times | |
| A-side | “Take Good Care of Her” |
| B-side | “I’ve Got a Thing About You, Baby“ |
| Released | January 11, 1974 |
| Recorded | July 21, 1973 |
| Studio | Stax Studios, Memphis |
| Genre | Country |
| Songwriter(s) | Ed Warren and Arthur Kent |
| Elvis Presley singles chronology | |
| “Raised on Rock” / “For Ol’ Times Sake“ (1973)”Take Good Care of Her” / “I’ve Got a Thing About You, Baby“ (1974)”If You Talk in Your Sleep” / “Help Me“ (1974) |
Chart Performance
Elvis Presley
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 39 |
| US Billboard Easy Listening | 27 |
| US Billboard Hot Country Singles | 4 |
| Canada RPM Top Tracks | 56 |
| Canada RPM Adult Contemporary | 7 |
“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
Brook Benton Take Good Care Of Her
- 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.
- 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
Johnny Mathis
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Easy Listening | 40 |
| Canada RPM Adult Contemporary | 15 |
Bobbie Evans
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Country Singles | 42 |
Bobby Helms – Take Good Care Of Her
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