You're No Good

"You're No Good" is a song written by Clint Ballard, Jr. The song was first recorded and released by two female soul singers, Betty Everett and Dee Dee Warwick. It became an R&B hit for Everett in 1963. In 1975, Linda Ronstadt took a more rootsy rock music approach to the song and her version went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and top ten on the Billboard country chart.

While Warwick's version garnered her some notice, it was ultimately eclipsed by the success of Everett's version, which became a top ten hit on Billboard's R&B chart and a minor hit on the Hot 100.

1 Cover versions

[edit] Cover versions

[edit] Swinging Blue Jeans

In 1964, The Swinging Blue Jeans covered this song for the UK market. It became a top ten hit there, peaking at number three, and also experienced some success in the United States, where it placed on the Hot 100.

[edit] Linda Ronstadt

In 1974, Linda Ronstadt included a recording of "You're No Good" on her double platinum album Heart Like a Wheel. Released as a single, Ronstadt's version, which featured Andrew Gold on guitar, topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975.

The flip side to the 7-inch single was "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)," a cover version of a song written and originally recorded by Hank Williams. "I Can't Help It ..." was a major country hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart concurrently with the pop success of "You're No Good."

[edit] Other artists

Other artists who have recorded this song include Jose Feliciano, Keith Hampshire, Reba McEntire, Floortje Smit (on her 2007 album Fearless), Wild Orchid, Van Halen, Wilson Phillips, Ike and Tina Turner, and Kristy Lee Cook (on American Idol).

Preceded by "Fire" by Ohio Players	Billboard Hot 100 number one single (Ronstadt version) February 15, 1975	Succeeded by "Pick Up the Pieces" by The Average White Band