"Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)" is a single from American R&B vocal group

The Delfonics The Delfonics were an American R&B/soul vocal group from Philadelphia. The Delfonics were most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their most notable hits include " La-La (Means I Love You)", " Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)", "Bre ...

. The song was produced by

Thom Bell Thomas Randolph Bell (January 26, 1943 – December 22, 2022) was an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter known as one of the creators of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s. Hailed as one of the most prolific R&B songwriters and prod ...

and released on October 22, 1968 by

Philly Groove Records Philly Groove Records was a soul music label started by Stan Watson and Sam Bell in 1967, with noted producer Thom Bell doing A&R. The label's best-known artists were male vocal group the Delfonics and female group First Choice. Both acts enjoye ...

. The song peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop chart, and number 14 on the U.S. R&B chart. The song peaked at number 41 in the UK. The song has been sampled and interpolated in numerous songs, including " Ready or Not" by the

Fugees The Fugees () are an American hip hop group formed in South Orange, New Jersey, in 1990. The trio of Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, and Lauryn Hill was known for their fusion of hip hop, reggae, R&B, and funk; their socially conscious lyrics; and ...

and " Ready or Not" by

Bridgit Mendler Bridgit Claire Mendler (born December 18, 1992) is an American entrepreneur and former actress and singer-songwriter. She first became known as a Child actor, child actress and continued acting into adulthood, which overlapped with a musical car ...

Charts

Cover and samples versions

* The song was covered by

the Jackson 5 The Jackson 5, later known as the Jacksons, are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was formed in Gary, Indiana in 1964, and originally consisted of brothers Jackie, Ti ...

on their 1970 album, '' Third Album''. * In 1996, the interpolation was used by the

in their single " Ready or Not". The song was a top 10 hit in many European countries, including a No. 1 in the UK. * In 2012, the interpolation was used by

for her song " Ready or Not".

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Official Delfonics
1968 singles The Delfonics songs The Jackson 5 songs Songs written by Thom Bell Songs written by William Hart (singer) 1968 songs Laura Mvula songs Philly Groove Records singles Song recordings produced by Thom Bell {{1960s-single-stub