Tainted Love

Tainted Love by Soft Cell was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, September 5, 1981 spending 2 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. This was written by Ed Cobb, who was the manager of the Standells and the Chocolate Watchband. The duo started recording this as a "throwaway cover song." The choices were "Tainted Love" or a Frankie Valli tune, "The Night." The song is about a toxic relationship, with the singer realizing he's got to leave it. "I love you though you hurt me so," he sings, as he struggles to move on.

Tainted Love FAQs

Who sang Tainted Love?

Tainted Love was performed by Soft Cell

What year did Tainted Love get to the UK number 1 spot?

Tainted Love first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, September 5, 1981

How long was Tainted Love at number 1 in the UK?

Tainted Love spent 2 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.