Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye
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By the look in your eye I can tell you're gonna cry. Is it over me? If it is, save your tears For I'm not worth it, you see. For I'm the type of boy who is always on the roam, Wherever I lay my hat that's my home, I'm telling you that's my home. You had romance, did you break it by chance over me? If it's so I'd like for you to know That I'm not worth it, you see. For I'm the type of boy who is always on the roam, mm, Wherever I lay my hat that's my home, Mm, that's my home. Oh, you keep telling me, you keep telling me I'm your man. What do I have to do to make you understand? For I'm the type of guy who gives girl the eye, everybody knows. But I love them and I leave them, Break their hearts and deceive them everywhere I go. Don't you know that I'm the type of man who is always on the roam, Wherever I lay my hat that's my home. Wherever I lay my hat, oh oh, that's my home, mm yeh, That's my home and I like it that way.
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Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
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10 facts about this song
Record History"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" is a duet performed by American singers Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
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Chart SuccessThe song was released as a single in March 1968 and reached the #1 spot on Billboard's R&B Singles Chart, charting for a total of 10 weeks. It also peaked at #8 on the Billboard's Pop Singles Chart.
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Award RecognitionIn 1969, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rhythm & Blues Duo or Group Performance - Vocal or Instrumental.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the famous Motown writing duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who also wrote numerous hits for other Motown artists.
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AlbumIt features on Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's second duet album "You're All I Need", released in August 1968.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous musicians spanning various genres, including Elton John, Donny and Marie Osmond, and Vince Gill & Gladys Knight.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song speaks about the importance of real love, as opposed to communication through letters.
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Posthumous DuetsAfter Terrell's death in 1970, Gaye continued to release duets with Terrell that were recorded before her death. However, "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" would always hold a special place as part of their most successful collaborations.
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Music StyleThe song has elements of soul and R&B, which were defining features of Motown's sound in the 1960s.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its 1960s release, the song continues to influence modern R&B and soul artists and is often featured on "greatest hits" compilations, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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