I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down

Recorded in 1972 at Royal Studios in Memphis, the song was written by Earl Randle and produced by Willie Mitchell. Peebles sang over backing by the Hi Rhythm Section. Released as a single in January 1973, it reached number 31 on Billboard's R&B chart before appearing on I Can't Stand the Rain in 1974. Its controlled delivery turns a warning to an unfaithful lover into a forceful performance. Graham Parker and the Rumour covered it in 1977, and Paul Young made it an international hit in 1984–85. Sunz of Man sampled Peebles's recording on The Plan in 1998.