Can I Get a Witness
Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye
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Ooh, baby Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby Ain't nothing like the real thing No, no, ain't nothing like the real thing, baby Ain't nothing like the real thing Oh honey, I got your picture hangin' on the wall But it can't see or come to me when I call your name I realize it's just a picture inside a frame Ooh, I read your letters when you're not near me But they don't move me, and they don't groove me like when I hear Your sweet voice whispering in my ear Don'cha know, ain't nothing like the real thing, baby Ain't nothing like the real thing I played my game, a fantasy I pretend, but I know in reality I need the shelter of your arms to comfort me No other sound is quite the same as your name No touch can do half as much to make me feel better So, let's stay together I got some memories to look back on And though they help me when you're gone I'm well aware nothin' can take the place of your being there Oh, so glad we got the real thing, baby So glad we got the real thing Oh, Marvin, so good, ain't nothing like the real thing, baby, so good Ain't nothing like the real thing Talk to me, ain't nothing like the real thing, baby, oh I'm so glad Ain't nothing like the real thing
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5 facts about this song
Song Composition1. "Can I Get a Witness" was written by Eddie Holland, Brian Holland, and Lamont Dozier, a formidable team that had a significant impact on the Motown sound. The trio is also famous as Holland-Dozier-Holland.
2. The song was released under the Tamla label, which is a subsidiary of Motown Records.
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Performance and Release3. "Can I Get a Witness" is not only associated with Eddie Holland but became more popular through the version covered by Marvin Gaye.
4. The Marvin Gaye version of the song was released in September 1963 as a single extracted from his third solo studio album "In The Groove" (later re-titled "I Heard It Through The Grapevine").
5. Gaye's version was a major success and peaked at number 22 on the Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B charts.
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Cultural Impact6. The song's upbeat sound and spirited performance have made it a favorite among fans, being used in several films and commercials over the years.
7. The Rolling Stones recorded a noteworthy cover of "Can I Get a Witness" on their debut album, having been fans of the original Marvin Gaye version.
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Recording and Arrangement8. The original version of "Can I Get a Witness" by Marvin Gaye was completed in Hitsville U.S.A (Studio A) on July 17, 1963, and was produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier.
9. The Funk Brothers were the backing band during the recording of Marvin's version, best known for having worked on numerous Motown Records' hits.
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Legacy10. Marvin Gaye's version of "Can I Get a Witness" has since been recognized as one of the highlights of his early career and is often included in compilations of his greatest hits.
11. Several artists such as The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Rod Stewart, and the British band Thee Hypnotics have covered "Can I Get a Witness", highlighting the song's influence across different music genres.
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