"You'll Lose a Good Thing" is a popular song written by

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artist Barbara Lynn Ozen, who, performing as

Barbara Lynn Barbara Lynn (born Barbara Lynn Ozen, later Barbara Lynn Cumby, January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, " You'll Lose a Good Thing" ( ...

, scored a 1962 Top 10 hit, peaking at #8 and also the number 1 spot on the R&B charts, with her bluesy rendition of the song.

Cover versions

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retained those bluesy, soulful elements when he recorded a country version of the song in 1975. In April 1976, the song was his fourth No. 1 song on the ''

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Use in media

*Barbara Lynn's recording is featured in the film ''

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Charts

Barbara Lynn

Freddy Fender

Year-end charts

References

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