The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good to Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote and produced 'Just Be Good to Me' by The S.O.S. Band?

   'Just Be Good to Me' was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for The S.O.S. Band's fourth studio album, 'On the Rise' (1983).

2. When was 'Just Be Good to Me' released as a single?

   'Just Be Good to Me' was released as the lead single from The S.O.S. Band's album 'On the Rise' in March 1983 by Tabu Records.

3. How did critics describe 'Just Be Good to Me'?

   Daryl Easlea of Record Collector called 'Just Be Good to Me' a 'barnstorming electro-soul anthem,' while Amy Hanson of AllMusic described the song as 'showstopping.'

4. Which artists have covered 'Just Be Good to Me'?

   'Just Be Good to Me' has been covered by several artists, including Deborah Cox, Mariah Carey, Shayne Ward, Faithless (with Dido), Seany B, Cher Lloyd, and Simone Battle.

5. What notable use of the song 'Just Be Good to Me' exists outside the music charts?

   'Just Be Good to Me' was featured as the theme to Richard Pryor's stand-up film, 'Here and Now,' and appeared in the in-game radio station 'The Vibe 98.8' in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

6. What is the significance of the bass solo in 'Just Be Good to Me'?

   The album version of 'Just Be Good to Me' clocks in at 9:03 with a substantial portion devoted to the bass solo, a feature not common in many hit songs at the time.