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The True Story of ‘Tainted Love’

The True Story of ‘Tainted Love’

Update: 2024-03-13

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Long before “Tainted Love” was an ‘80s anthem, it was a 1965 B-side by LA’s Gloria Jones. We trace the song’s journey from a warehouse floor to the annals of pop history.

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The True Story of ‘Tainted Love’

The True Story of ‘Tainted Love’