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Sharon Redd

Never Give You Up

1982 · via De La Soul

Sharon Redd’s 1982 recording of “Never Give You Up” is the earliest release on file. Eric Matthew and Darryl Payne are credited as its writers. De La Soul’s “4 More” (1996) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Sharon Redd – Never Give You Up
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Under "4 More" sits Sharon Redd's "Never Give You Up," a 1982 record De La Soul confirmed sampling, with its writers named right on the credits. Play hers first, then theirs, and listen for the bones.

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Liner notes

Credited writers: Eric Matthew and Darryl Payne.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1982.

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De La Soul’s “4 More” (1996) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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De La Soul's "4 More" runs on the writing credit of "Never Give You Up." Who sang that earlier record first?Sharon Redd
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