The Spinners ~ Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl 1979 Disco Purrfection Version

The Spinners had an astounding career rebirth in the early to mid 70's with Thom Bell at the helm earning 13 Top 40 hits including the #1 duet with Dionne Warwick "Then Came You" that ended with the #2 smash "Rubberband Man". By 1977 Philippe Wynne had flown the coop and John Edwards became the voice of the Spinners.

This split was not fruitful for either the band or Wynne so the band parted ways with Thom Bell and approached keyboardist producer Michael Zager who had a smash #1 disco hit with "Let's All Chant" in 1978. Together they hit on the formula to revive the band's fortunes by covering an old classic and incorporating a new original song to be the bridge.

The song they chose was The Four Seasons 1966 #9 hit "Working My Way Back To You" so Zager wrote a new song to compliment the new recording named "Forgive Me Girl" and tacked it on.

The song entered the chart at #82 and then peaked at #2 for two weeks unable to overcome Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall". It became their only gold single of the 80's spent 25 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6 R&B and then #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Using the same concept they married the Sam Cooke chestnut "Cupid" with another Zager original "I've Loved You For A Long Time" and it peaked at #4. However the concept wore thin by the time they released their third endeavor and their cover of the Carpenters "Yesterday Once More" was augmented by Zager's "Nothing Remains The Same" and it peaked at #52.

After that the Spinners did not have another hit even though they released an album a year until 1989. They then joined the nostalgia tours of state fairs and other venues performing their hits to adoring audiences.

[hectorgutierrez]

Spinners lo mejor de lo mejor hasta el dia de hoy en mi linda GUATEMALA escuchamos estos lindos recuerdos ayer hoy y siempre spinners

[ronwright]

At 7-8 years old. My mother had this song set to play over & over daily. My brothers and I needed a therapist because of this song only. She has passed awhile back and I now absolutely love this song. That doesn't mean I'll listen to this over & over.

[vickyb]

It was a cherished and astonishing era. But best of all, my dad was alive.

[MickJubb]

You can`t beat this kind of music, because it is what I call good music and it will never die out.

[terrylew]

This song will always have a special place in my heart, me and four classmates sung this in a high school talent show in the school auditorium in 1980, we made some easy little choreography to go with it, it was so cool! We won!! I wanted to live in that moment for the rest of my life lol but anytime i hear this anywhere i automatically get happy!

[dianeashworth]

My sister Muriel and I used to go to a Jazzercise class and whenever the leader would ask the group which song we wanted, this one always was the chosen one. I still love it.

[georgewonson-ircr]

One of if not the best R&B groups of the swinging 70's, timeless music ! ❤😂

[yvonnecamblin]

I really love the spinners. It brings me back to times that are never going to come back again

[kwameaboagye]

The Spinners are phenomenal.
Their classics inspire me totally.
Mighty Love is my favourite.
The first time I listen to Working my way to you Babe forty-three years ago at my sister's friend's birthday party.
Man, oh man those were the days.

[josephscovitch]

Spinners got a winner here via the 1980 help of genius Michael Zager. New disco life to an old Four Seasons classic. Thanks, Spinners and also Zager. Good new mix, so danceable. Vive les disco freaks...

[fobxxl]

GREAT CLASSIC ! Boy they had it ! Thanks from those of us where the 70's was our time.

[EricPetersen]

What a great song. This is a special song to me for personal reasons rip Sam🙏🏼

[difernandez]

This song was sung to me by my ex; nice effort; I love the Spinners

[juanpablocastano]

"Yea I'm working my way up to you girl"
I love it when that line comes up 👉😏👉

[charlesjenkins]

It’s something of a dance paradise whenever I hear this extended version of this record. The spinners through their music bring joy to the world 🌍 seven times over and their legacy is firmly cemented!

[Lester-hiez]

Was in Cornwall when I heard this one 😂

[notmebutyou]

One of the greatest Spinners songs ever! Thanks. Cat for a great kickoff to the weekend!! 😀

[RomanL.N]

Rain or shine, life goes on! Thx DJDC!

[paulsidaway]

A beautiful song. Beautiful words. Beautifully sang. A genuine talented man has remixed this. Beautiful. Thank you

[TheMidnightGroove]

I was a little sad today but when this came my way and I listen to it I found myself singing "with a burning love inside" thanks bro