About The Song
“When She Was My Girl” marked a triumphant return for the legendary Four Tops, showcasing their enduring talent after decades of success. Released under Casablanca Records, this soulful track resonated with audiences and became one of the group’s most memorable songs of the 1980s.
Chart Success
The song revitalized the Four Tops’ chart presence:
- US Billboard Hot 100: Peaked at No. 11
- Cashbox Chart: Reached No. 10
- R&B Chart: Topped at No. 1, affirming their legacy in the genre.
- International Success: Charted at No. 9 in Canada, No. 6 in New Zealand, and No. 3 in the UK, marking their first UK Top 10 hit in nearly a decade.
Legacy
The song’s popularity solidified the Four Tops’ status as one of the few acts to achieve Top 40 hits across three consecutive decades. Its heartfelt lyrics and polished production resonated with both longtime fans and a new generation of listeners.
Additionally, “When She Was My Girl” earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song, a testament to its critical acclaim and impact within the music industry.
With its blend of nostalgic storytelling and timeless melodies, “When She Was My Girl” remains a standout in the Four Tops’ illustrious catalog.
Lyrics
She used to be
Everything to me
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
I held her near
Told her how much I cared
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
There was laughter and loving in my world
Everyday
When she was my girl
Oh what joy she would bring
Now I’ve lost everything
She’s gone, gone, gone gone, gone!
I spend the night
Dreaming how she used to be
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
There was laughter and loving in my world
Yes it was
‘Cause she was my girl
Oh what joy she would bring
Now I’ve lost everything
She’s gone, the big legged girl is gone
She used to be
Everything to me
When she was my girl, yeah
My girl
She, she’s my girl
She’s so foxy baby and this girl belongs to me
She’s my girl
When we walk down the street
I would tell everyone we meet
This is my girl
She, she was my girlAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement
