"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 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. In 1966, Sonny James had a number one country hit with his version of the song. It was the fourth among his 24 No. 1 singles. Later that year, Mel Carter recorded the song and reached No. 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 No. 40 on Adult Contemporary charts.
Chart performance Adam Wade Chart (1961) Peakposition US Billboard Hot 1007 US Billboard Hot R&B Singles20 UK Singles Chart38
Sonny James Chart (1966) Peakposition US Billboard Hot Country Singles1
Johnny Mathis Chart (1973) Peakposition US Billboard Easy Listening40 Canada RPM Adult Contemporary15
Elvis Presley Chart (1973) Peakposition US Billboard Hot 10039 US Billboard Easy Listening27 US Billboard Hot Country Singles4 Canada RPM Top Tracks56 Canada RPM Adult Contemporary7
Bobbie Evans Chart (1980) Peakposition Canada RPM Country Singles42
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