Then Came You

The Spinners

About Then Came You

"Then Came You" is a 1974 song recorded by American soul singer Dionne Warwick and American R&B group The Spinners. It was credited to Dionne Warwicke and the Spinners (from 1971–1975, Warwick added a final 'e' to her last name). The track was written by Sherman Marshall and Phillip T. Pugh, and produced by Thom Bell. Released during a time that Warwick's chart fortunes were at an ebb after moving to Warner Bros. Records in 1972, the Philadelphia soul single was a rare mid-1970s success for the singer. Sung as a duet with Spinners main lead singer Bobby Smith and the Spinners, who were one of the most popular groups of the decade, the song became Warwick's first ever single to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also became her highest-charting R&B record reaching number two on that chart, behind Barry White's "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" (itself a Hot 100 number-one single). It was also the first number-one pop hit for the Spinners. It became an RIAA gold record, and was nominated for a Grammy. 


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Ever since I met you
Seems I can't forget you
The thought of you keeps runnin' through
The back of my mind

Every time I'm near you
I get that urge to feel you
Just touchin' you and lovin' you
Makes everything right (Tell me how you feel, baby)

I never knew love before (Oh, no)
Then came you, you, then came you
I never knew love before
Then came you, ooh, then came you
You

Now that I have found you
How did I live without you (I don't know, baby)
It's plain to see you're all I need
To satisfy me

I'm so darn proud of you
I want to sing about you (Sing, sing, sing, baby)
So all I know you made love grow
By touchin' my hand

Oh, oh, I never knew love before
Then came you, you, then came you
I never knew love before
Then came you, ooh, then came you
Hey, then came you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I never knew love before
Then came you, then came you
I never knew love before
Then came you, you, then came you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I never knew love before
Then, hey, then came you
I never knew love before
Hey, then came you, you, you, you, you, you

Hey, hey, you know that I never knew love before, no
Then came you, then came you
I never knew love before
Then came you, ooh, then came you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I never knew love before
Then came you, then came you
I never knew love before
Then came you, you, you, you, then came you

No, no, I never knew love before

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The Spinners

The Spinners are a soul and R&B vocal group that emerged in the 1960s. They gained popularity for their smooth harmonies and hit songs like "I'll Be Around" and "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love." The group's lineup has changed over the years, but they have remained a prominent act in the soul music genre. more »

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Written by: Sherman Marshall, Philip Pugh

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12 facts about this song

Release and Success
"Then Came You" was released on July 1, 1974. It was a successful hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first number-one hit for both The Spinners and Dionne Warwick.
Record Label
The song was released under Atlantic Records, which was one of the most significant record labels in the history of music.
Songwriting Talent
"Then Came You" was written by Sherman Marshall and Phillip T. Pugh.
Unique Collaboration
This song marked the first and only time that Dionne Warwick and The Spinners collaborated on a recording.
Warwick's Career Milestone
Despite Dionne Warwick's prolific career, "Then Came You" is her only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart to date.
Recognition and Legacy
The song not only reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 but also landed at number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
Genre
"Then Came You" is a soul music piece. The genre is a combination of rhythm and blues and gospel music and was popular in the 1970s.
Historic Moment
The song’s rise to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on October 26, 1974, made Dionne Warwick the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the top spot.
Certification
The song didn't just achieve chart success; it was also certified Gold due to its sales and popularity.
Musical Structure
"Then Came You" is noted for its shift in tempos. The song exhibits a bright, upbeat sound which was emblematic of classic 70's soul music.
Album Inclusion
"Then Came You" was also included in "New and Improved", the 1974 studio album by American R&B group The Spinners.
Post-Release Success
Even after its original success, the song has continued to make impacts, with numerous artists, including Sugar Ray, featuring it on their albums.

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