"I Guess I'll Always Love You" is a

1966 Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo i ...

single by The Isley Brothers, released on

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's Tamla label, and is a Holland–Dozier–Holland composition. In the US, the single made both the Hot 100, and R&B singles chart. The Isleys' version went to number 45 in the United Kingdom, when originally released in September 1966 (TMG 572) and was then reissued again in

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(TMG 683) peaking at number 11, a much bigger hit than it ever was in the United States.

Chart performance

Cover versions

*The song was covered by

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for their album titled '' The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland'', that was released in

1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 5 ** Spain and Romania sign an agreement in Paris, establishing full consular and ...

and also featured as the b-side to their single " In and Out of Love" that was released in the same year.

References

1966 songs 1966 singles 1967 singles The Isley Brothers songs The Supremes songs Songs written by Holland–Dozier–Holland Motown singles Song recordings produced by Lamont Dozier Song recordings produced by Brian Holland {{1960s-R&B-song-stub