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Tainted Love - Marilyn Manson (Song) - Ledenprofiel, Feiten, Wiki, Prestaties, Vermogen 2024 (bijgewerkt)

By James Craig
Tainted Love - Marilyn Manson

"Tainted Love" is a song composed by Ed Cobb, formerly of American group the Four Preps, which was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. It attained worldwide fame after being covered and reworked by British synthpop duo Soft Cell in 1981 and has since been covered by numerous groups and artists.

A-side"My Bad Boy's Comin' Home"
Recorded1964
GenreNorthern soul
LabelChampion (distributed by Vee-Jay)
Writer(s)Ed Cobb
Producer(s)Ed Cobb

Cover song from Marilyn Manson included on the soundtrack of the 2001 comedy Not Another Teen Movie as well as Manson's band's fifth studio album. It was a 2002 nominee for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single.

The song was originally recorded by Gloria Jones and gained worldwide fame after being covered by Soft Cell in 1981. 

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Laatste informatie over Tainted Love - Marilyn Manson bijgewerkt op 28 Juli 2021.