Until You Come Back to Me

Aretha Franklin

About Until You Come Back to Me

"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" is a song written by Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967, but his version was not released as a single and did not appear on an album until 1977's anthology Looking Back. The most well-known version of this song is the 1973 release by Aretha Franklin, who had a million-selling top 10 hit on Billboard charts. The song reached No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart in 1974. It became an RIAA gold record. With this peak at number three, Franklin became the first artist in the history of the Hot 100 chart to have a hit song peak at each position from one to ten on the chart. To date, only four other artists have achieved this feat: Marvin Gaye in 1983, Madonna in 1996, Drake in 2013, and Taylor Swift in 2015. Aretha's version of the song was ranked by Billboard as the No. 11 song for 1974. The song's subject tells of their abandonment by their partner, but declares their determination to contact and win their partner back. 


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2005
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Though you don't call anymore
I sit and wait in vain
I guess I'll rap on your door
Tap on your window pane
I want to tell you baby
The changes I've been going through
Missing you
Listen you
'Till you come back to me
That's what I'm gonna do
Why did you have to decide
You had to set me free
I'm gonna swallow my pride
I'm gonna beg you to (please baby please) see me
I'm gonna walk by meself
Just to prove that my love is true
Oh, for you baby
'Till you come back to me
That's what I'm gonna do
Living for you my dear
Is like living in a world of constant fear
In my plea, I've got to make you see
That our love is dying
Although your phone you ignore
Somehow I must explain
I'm gonna rap on your door
Tap on your window pane
I'm gonna camp on your step
Until I get through to you
I've got to change your view baby
'Till you come back to me
That's what I'm gonna do

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Morris Broadnax, Clarence O. Paul, Stevie Wonder

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation
One striking fact is that "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" was actually written by Stevie Wonder along with songwriters Paul Morrissey and Clarence Paul.
Recording & Release
Although the song was penned and even recorded first by Stevie Wonder, it's Aretha Franklin's version that was released first in 1973 and became a well-known hit.
Chart Performance
Franklin's version of "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974.
Awards & Recognition
Franklin's rendition was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 17th Grammy Awards in 1975.
Stevie's Version
Stevie Wonder's version of the song didn't see a release until 1977, four years after Aretha Franklin's version hit the airwaves. This was featured in his album "Anthology".
Cover Versions
This interesting tune has been covered by numerous artists from various music styles, proving its widespread appeal. These include Miki Howard in 1989, that hit number 3 on the R&B chart and Basia on her 1990 album "London Warsaw New York".
Aretha’s most played song
Aretha’s version of this song is one of her most played songs when it comes to radio airplay.
Use in Pop Culture
The song has been used in several film and TV soundtracks, including "The Ladies Man" and "Pose" TV series.

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