Everybody Needs Love
Marvin Gaye
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See, those flowers, they need love. See, the bluebirds, they need love. See, the babies, they need love. All God's children, oh, need love. See, your mother, she needs love. And my father, he needs love. That's true, baby, and I need love too. See, those rain drop rivers, they need love. And the mountains and the valleys, they need love. God forgive us, and send us more love from above. Don't find good love every day; we ought to think Before we throw good love away. Doesn't matter what you are, A thief, or a beggar, or even a superstar, As long as you were made by God above. Oh, I know, I know, you need love; we need love, Baby, oh, I need love, I need your love. (I'm standing here,) oh baby, standing in the need of Love, I need love. I need it; I got to have it, baby. Oh, can't you see that I'm standing in the need? I'm still here 'cause I need love. I'm still with you, dear, Cause I need your love. And I know, oh yes, I know, Though you feel you don't need loving, You still need loving too, oh yes, you do. It don't matter, no, it doesn't matter what you are; A thief, or a beggar, or a superstar, As long as the Lord made you from above. I know, I know You were made for love ('cause love is what you need and understanding,) oh, understanding You were made for love, sweet understanding why can't we see we were made for love. You were made for love, baby; sweet understanding, why can't we see? We, (you,) were made for love. (Why is it so hard for us, today, to see the real?) We were made from love; you were made of love, Baby; you were made to love, baby. What's the only thing that's gonna get us together? (Love's the only thing that's gonna make this cold-blooded world alright.) What is this we're singing about? For the love of Jesus, let's do it. I need a whole lot of love, sugar. I need a whole lot of sweet love. It's a fact. (Who?) Even the slimy seal needs love. (Who?) All of the folks in jail need love. (Who?) Even a mean old man needs love.
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Written by: Ed Townsend, Marvin P Gaye
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Everybody Needs Love" by Marvin Gaye is classified predominantly as a Soul and R&B song, showcasing the classic characteristics of these genres in the 1960s.
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Album InformationThe track is from Marvin Gaye's tenth studio album titled "M.P.G" released in 1969. Interestingly, "M.P.G" consistently topped Billboard's top album charts for several weeks.
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Chart Performance“Everybody Needs Love” won the appreciation of many music lovers, and it climbed to the top on the US Billboard R&B chart.
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Not the Original TitleInitially, the song was titled "Pretty Little Baby" but was later named "Everybody Needs Love" which is more in line with its lyrical content.
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Lyrics and ThemeMirroring the title, the lyrics of "Everybody Needs Love" feature Marvin Gaye's exploration of the universal need for love and affection. This theme was a recurrent one in many of Marvin's songs of the period.
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Co-Writer FactThe song was co-written by Eddie Holland who was an integral part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, considered one of the greatest songwriting teams in pop music history.
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Unique FeatureAn interesting fact about the song is that it combines a smooth melody with a socially relevant theme, a typical feature of Marvin Gaye's music that makes him stand out amongst his peers.
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Live PerformancesThough popular on the charts, Marvin Gaye was noted for not frequently including "Everybody Needs Love" in his live sets, making these performances rare and highly cherished by fans.
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Significance in Marvin Gaye's CareerThe success of "Everybody Needs Love" can be seen as a career milestone in Marvin Gaye's journey. Where he was still primarily seen as a romantic crooner, "Everybody Needs Love" showcased his ability to also construct meaningful, socially-conscious lyrics.
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RecognitionDespite its success and popularity, "Everybody Needs Love" didn't receive much recognition in terms of awards, likely because Marvin Gaye's output was so prolific and consistent during that time. However, the song's commercial success and longevity is testimony to its impact on 60's Soul and R&B music.
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