Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Diana Ross
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I remember when I was five and you were ten, boy You knew that I was shy So you teased and made me cry But I loved you Then one day you came You told me you were leaving You gave your folks the blame And made me cry again When you said Little girl Please don't wait for me Wait patiently for love Someday it will surely come Ooh, little girl Please don't wait for me Wait patiently for love Someday it will surely come And I'm still waiting Ooh, I'm waiting Ooh, still waiting I'm just a fool Ooh, I'm a fool (I'm just a fool to keep waiting) To keep waiting (I'm just a fool) For you (I'm just a fool) Ooh, I'm waiting (I'm just a fool) I'm still waiting (I'm just a fool to keep waiting) For love (I'm just a fool) For you (I'm just a fool) Then someone finally came He told me that he loved me I put him off with lies He could see I had no eyes So he left me once again alone Like a child without her playmate I had to face the truth I was still in love with you But you said: Little girl Please don't wait for me Wait patiently for love Someday it will surely come Ooh, little girl Please don't wait for me Wait patiently for love Someday it will surely come And I'm still waiting Love has never shown his face Since the day you walked out that door You filled my life with empty space Come back Can't you see it's you I'm waiting for (I'm just a fool) Don't you know I'm waiting (I'm just a fool to keep waiting) I'm waiting for love For you, I miss you (I'm just a fool to keep waiting) I'm waiting (I'm just a fool) Come on back, boy (I'm just a fool) Come back, come back, come back, boy (I'm just a fool to keep waiting) I need you (I'm just a fool) And I want you (I'm just a fool) That's what my friends say (I'm just a fool) I'm a fool (I'm just a fool to keep waiting)
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5 facts about this song
Song Background1. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was first recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 under Motown Records.
2. The song was written by the famous Motown songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson, comprising Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson.
3. In 1970, the song was released by Diana Ross as a solo single, which marked a turning point in Ross's career as it was her first single released after departing The Supremes.
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Historical Context4. The original version of the song by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Pop chart.
5. Diana Ross's 1970 version became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1971.
6. The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and the universal appeal of its lyrics.
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Song Meaning7. The song highlights a theme of enduring love and determination, suggesting that there is no obstacle high enough to keep one from getting to their loved one.
8. The song also emphasizes the power of perseverance and conviction, and this theme resonates in its rousing chorus.
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Songwriting and Production9. Contrary to popular belief, Valerie Simpson did not originally sing Tammi Terrell's parts. Tammi was fully capable and present in the studio for each of her recordings with Gaye.
10. For Ross's version, producer Nickolas Ashford decided to re-arrange the song as a soulful, dramatic ballad where Ross's voice was highlighted with the help of distinct orchestration.
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Impact and Legacy11. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is considered one of the greatest songs of all time, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
12. Diana Ross's performance of the song at the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize concert was considered one of the highlights of the evening.
13. The song has been featured in numerous films and television programs, including "Remember the Titans," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Simpsons."
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