Gloria Jones - Tainted Love (VN Project edited video)

"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.
Video taken from "Gloria Jones sings Heartbeat on Hollywood A Go Go"

[Zerogata]

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it."

[ThePromisedWLAN]

My mind is absolutely blown that I've only heard this for the first time in 2024.

[KatieB]

I can't believe I didn't know about the original Tainted Love until now. Gloria Jones's voice is stunning!

[MRMATTX]

This is the first time I'm hearing this version, wow. One of my favorite 80's songs was a remake.

[lolau]

I am digging the original. Love the soulful vibe of Gloria's voice.

[qutoobe]

I'm so glad more and more footage is coming out around her performances. She deserves it!

[ramanantoaninamamy]

I'm really impressed by this original version What a great song

[Davewutsup]

I love this original version better. How awesome is this

[christianmontisci]

Soft cells version is amazing but this is another level!

[chloewebb]

Born in 85, I grew up with my mom in Detroit, she listened to nothing but 90s R&B, Blues, and Motown classics - yet I completely forgot about this original or simply never knew. I was playing GTA San Andreas on PS2 emulation just now and this song came on, and its by FAR the best version, hands down! Theres something dark'n'moody about a lot of 60s chord progressions while also keeping that bounce that makes you indecisive on whether you want to dance or close your eyes and let the music wrap around your brain. I love it!

[ericplaiche]

I never knew this was the original version. Only learnt about it via BBC article about Wigan Northern Soul 50th anniversary at Casino club. I thought it was an 80's song. Love it.

[bohuslav]

Wow... I love her voice. I think this is better than the one from the 80s! I never knew that was a cover!

[jamesgeis]

Wow. What a great talent, and those dancing girls are gorgeous too.

[CaWFly]

Killer looks and a voice to go with it !

[lisahinton]

Wow, I had never heard this version before. And what a fantastic video! (I remember my mom dancing in the 1960s similarly to the dancers in this video. Good, wholesome fun, dancing together in the kitchen to the radio.)

[johnhalverson]

The Michigan Public station in Ann Arbor said this song is a must hear. After hearing it, I agree. It's a jumpin' little ditty.

[davidjaslow]

Excellent! It’s the first time I have heard the original.

[rr]

Heads are bouncing and hairs are flying! Metal prelude. x)

[jonathanmis]

Love this funky original version, it's got attitude.

[raularreola]

Thank you GTA San Andreas Master Sounds is the first time I heard this song when I was 12 years old I’m 29 now.. time just flies like this comment is gonna get older and older..And thank you Gloria Jones For This Great Song!!