I'm Losing You
The Temptations
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Your love is fading I can feel your love fading Woman it's fading away from me 'Cause your personal touch has grown cold as if someone else controls your very soul I fooled myself long as I can I can feel the presence of another man It's there when you speak my name It's just not the same Oh honey I'm losing you I can feel it in the air, it's there everywhere Oh I'm losing you I can feel it in my bones any day you'll be up and gone Oh I'm losing you It's all over your face someone's takin' my place Could it be that I'm losing you When I look into your eyes a reflection of a face I see Oh Lord I'm losing you I'm hurt, downhearted and worried girl 'Cause that face doesn't belong to me Your love is fadin' I can feel it fadin' Oh away from me I can feel it in the air, it's there everywhere Oh I'm losing you I don't wanna lose you But I know I'm gonna groove you Oh Lord I'm losing you I don't wanna lose you But I know I'm gonna groove you Oh Lord I'm losing you, and I'm a losin' you Your love is fadin' I can feel it fadin' Oh Lord I'm losing you
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Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD, CORNELIUS GRANT, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
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10 facts about this song
General Information"I'm Losing You" was released by The Temptations in 1966 as a part of their album "With a Lot o' Soul".
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Song TypeThe song belongs to the genres soul and R&B, showcasing the characteristic sound and elements of The Temptations.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "I'm Losing You" centres around the theme of heartbreak – expressing the anxiety of losing someone you love.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "I'm Losing You" successfully made its mark on various rankings, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard's R&B Singles chart and No. 8 on the Hot 100 chart.
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VocalsDavid Ruffin, one of the primary vocalists of The Temptations, lent his soulful voice as the lead singer for "I'm Losing You".
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Relation to Personal EventsThe song was ways personal to lead singer David Ruffin as it was created during a period of emotional turmoil between him and his then-girlfriend.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by Norman Whitfield and Edward Holland Jr., two noted figures in the Motown family.
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Unique Recording ProcessInterestingly, Whitfield made Ruffin run laps around the studio to give his voice the required breathless feel for the song.
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Covered by Other Artists"I'm Losing You" was later covered by many artists, including Rare Earth and Rod Stewart, illustrating the timeless quality and influence of the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often hailed as a classic soul track, and praised for its emotionally charged vocals and impactful lyrics. It remains one of The Temptations' most iconic tracks and has stood the test of time in terms of its relevance and popularity among fans of soul and R&B music.
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