We've Got a Good Thing Going
1972 single by Michael Jackson
"We've Got a Good Thing Going" | |
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Single by Michael Jackson | |
from the album Ben | |
A-side | "I Wanna Be Where You Are" |
Released | May 2, 1972 (1972-05-02) |
Length | 2:59 |
Label | Motown |
Songwriter(s) | The Corporation |
Producer(s) | The Corporation |
"We've Got a Good Thing Going" is a song written by The Corporation and originally performed by Michael Jackson. Originally appearing on the B-side of Jackson's 1972 single "I Wanna Be Where You Are", it was later included on his second album, Ben. In 1981, Jamaican reggae singer Sugar Minott scored his biggest hit with a cover version of the song, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.[1][2]
Die in Your Arms by Canadian singer Justin Bieber samples the song.
Later versions
British pop singer Yazz recorded a version of the song in 1996 that reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]
EastEnders actor-turned-singer Sid Owen had a number 14 hit in the UK with the song in 2000.[4]
References
- ^ Sweeting, Adam (July 12, 2010). "Sugar Minott obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "Sugar Mirnott - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts. Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "YAZZ – full Official Chart History – Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "SID OWEN – full Official Chart History – Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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