You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'
Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye
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You think you're so way out And you got all the action Still you can't find no satisfaction Baby - try me, and I'll make you see You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all Ah ah, at all You like to kiss and run And that's where it is 'Cause somebody told you Love was heartaches and tears Baby, although you're free I'll make you see You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Oh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' at all To be in love, I know it's not your ambition But before you go, think about my proposition You may conquer the world and be king on a throne But you still ain't nobody, baby When you're sittin' all alone You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all
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Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'" was included in Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's final studio album, "You're All I Need", released in 1968.
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Diana Ross & Supremes CollaborationThe song was redone by Marvin Gaye along with Diana Ross and The Supremes in 1969 for their album "Together", which was a collection of duets by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye.
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Release as a SingleInitially, "You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'" was not released as a single in the United States, but it was shipped to the United Kingdom where it was issued as the B-Side to "Good Lovin' Ain't Easy to Come By" in 1969.
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Tammi Terrell's HealthAt the time of the song's release, Tammi Terrell had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, which resulted in her not being able to perform live anymore.
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Marvin Gaye's ConnectionThe death of Terrell in 1970 greatly affected Marvin Gaye. He refrained from performing on stage for a few years after her death and this period was termed as his 'wilderness years'.
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Storyline of the SongAs the title implies, the song's lyrics talk about the importance of love in life. It goes to the extent of stating that a life without love is not a life at all.
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Chart PerformanceThough it wasn't officially released as a single in the U.S, in the U.K the song, as a B-side, managed to chart in the top 30 on the UK Singles Chart in 1969.
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ProductionThe song was produced under the legendary Motown Records, known for generating a series of successful soul music artists and songs.
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Retrospective EvaluationsIn retrospect, the song remains a popular track within the Motown catalogue, appreciated for its soulful blend of vocals from Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell and The Supremes.
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Writer credits"You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'" was penned by the iconic songwriting team of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who wrote several other hits for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You’re All I Need To Get By”.
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