You
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Marvin Gaye
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You, you I see in my mirror in the mornin' Instead of seein' me I see you, I see your face And inside me is a growing need for your embrace In the light of day, though our faces meet Someone there might see someone else speak Till the dark of night, while the moon is new While we whisper words of love in our secret rendezvous Somethin's wrong I know, girl I love you so Yes I need you, I need you baby Oh you, my sweetest joy You can afford the best of life I'm just a heartbreakin' boy Oh you've given your love to me Girl, I can't let you hurt yourself by being seen with me We're worlds apart, so close yet very far So we must hide the love we're feelin' in our hearts We meet in shadows, your friends must never know That we are lovers, darlin' Although it hurts me so, for your sake no one must see The press of love you're givin' me But you know, I need you baby One day I'll make the break, my love will start to shine I can tell the world that you are mine, all mine Till then we must go on the way we have before And never let it show without each other's souls I'll never one-way track 'cause there's no turnin' back Oh I need you baby You, you I see oh in my mirror in the mornin' Instead of seein' me I see you
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Written by: JEFFREY BOWEN, JACK GOGA, IVY HUNTER, IVY JO HUNTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You" is a track from Marvin Gaye's eleventh studio album, "In the Groove," later renamed "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." The album was released in 1968.
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Incorrect AttributionWhile many believe that Marvin Gaye wrote his songs, it was not the case for "You." This song was written by the legendary songwriting team of Ivy Jo Hunter and Jack Goga.
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Place of RecordingLike most of Gaye's hits of the '60s, "You" was recorded in Detroit's Hitsville U.S.A., the legendary recording studio owned by Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.
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Backing VocalsThe prominent backing vocals heard on "You" are provided by The Andantes, who were a regular feature on Motown recordings at the time.
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B-Side TrackThe song was released as the B-side to the hit single "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," which is one of Marvin Gaye's most popular songs. Despite this, "You" has managed to gain its own recognition over the years.
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Peaked Chart PositionWhile "You" didn't chart separately, it helped its A-side song "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to become a major hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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Re-interpretationsWhile Marvin Gaye's original rendition is the most famous, "You" has been covered numerous times by other artists, showcasing its enduring popularity. Notable cover versions include those by Reggae artist Jackie Edwards and soul band The Dramatics.
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Album SuccessDespite initially being overshadowed by the success of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," the album on which "You" features later gained critical acclaim and went on to become a gold-certified album.
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Musical Style"You" is a classic example of the Motown sound, blending elements of R&B, pop, soul, and gospel music to create a unique and powerful sound.
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Marvin Gaye's Vocal ArtistryCritics have praised Gaye's vocal performance on "You" as evidence of his immense talent and versatility. His emotive delivery brings depth and soul to the song, reminding listeners of his status as one of the greatest vocalists of his time.
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