That's the Way Love Is

The Pips, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight

About That's the Way Love Is

"That's the Way Love Is" is a 1967 Tamla (Motown) single recorded by The Isley Brothers and produced by Norman Whitfield, later covered in a 1969 hit version by Marvin Gaye. The single was his third consecutive million-selling solo hit after "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" written by Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Whitfield took the up-tempo Isley Brothers record, and turned it into a slowed-down psychedelic soul opus. Like "Grapevine", the song is sung by an emotionally wrought Gaye, singing the song in a preacher-like tone, who tells a woman to "forget" her lover now that that lover has gone off to someone else. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard pop singles chart and held the #2 spot for five weeks on the soul singles chart in October 1969 (it was held off by The Temptations' "I Can't Get Next To You"), eventually selling a million copies. The Temptations also covered the song as a B-side of "Psychedelic Shack" and released on their 1969 album Puzzle People. 


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As the bitter tears fall from your eyes 
a thousand times you ask yourself why 
the one guy you love has departed 
and you're left alone and broken hearted.
Love just comes and it goes.
How long it's gonna last, say, nobody knows.
 
That's The Way Love Is, baby, 
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
 
I know you're walkin' down a lonesome road 
and your heart is carryin' a heavy load.
I know you feel like you ain't got a friend 
and your whole world is cavin' in.
Now's the time to be strong, 
you gotta forget him now that he's gone, 
and remember.
 
That's The Way Love Is, baby, 
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
 
The road of love gets rough some times don't let it get the best of you.
Said I've been hurt by love so many times,
so I know just what you're goin' through.
You wish that you were never born, you gotta forget him now that he's gone, 
just Remember.
 
That's The Way Love Is, baby, 
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
 
Love is here today and gone tomorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
All of your joys turn to sorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
One day gladness next day sadness,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
 
Love is here today and gone tomorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
All of your joys turn to sorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
One day gladness next day sadness,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
 

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church sect and grew up singing gospel in church revivals as a young child. Gaye branched out into secular music as a teenager, joining the doo-wop group The Marquees, after returning from an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, before the group was hired by Harvey Fuqua to be Harvey & The Moonglows. Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an "e" to his s… more »

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Written by: Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield

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11 facts about this song

Song Origins
"That's the Way Love Is" is a song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye for his 1967 "M.P.G." studio album.
Song Release
It was released as a single in January 1970 and became one of Gaye's biggest hits of the year.
Billboard Chart Success
The song reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number seven,
RIAA Certification
It was certified gold for sales of over one million copies by the RIAA.
Song's Style
The song is notable for its sensual, passionate vocals and its sophisticated, layered instrumental arrangement.
Cover Version
"That's the Way Love Is" was covered by The Isley Brothers on their 1969 album, "The Brothers: Isley".
The Isley Brothers' Version
The Isley Brothers' version, although not as successful as Gaye's, is nevertheless highly regarded for its soulful performance and refined production.
Popularity Among Artists
Over the years, the song has also been covered by several other artists, proving its popularity in the music community.
Marvin Gaye's Legacy
The song has since become one of Marvin Gaye's signature hits and is seen as a great example of his late-60s musical style.
Gaye's Last Single
Interestingly, "That's the Way Love Is" was also the last single released by Marvin Gaye under the supervision of Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr.
Impact of the Song
The song’s lyrical content, exploring love’s ups and downs, resonates with many listeners, solidifying its timeless appeal.

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