The track is celebrated for its distinctive New Orleans arrangement, featuring:

Written by and Lee Diamond , "Tell It Like It Is" was Neville’s first major hit, peaking at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1967. It was famously kept out of the top spot only by The Monkees' "I'm a Believer".

Whether you're looking to download the original Aaron Neville MP3 or seeking a modern cover, the song’s message remains as sharp today as it was over 50 years ago. The Story Behind the Classic