I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations
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Eddie: I'm gonna do all the things for you, a girl wants a man to do. Oh, baby (Oh, baby) I'll sacrifice for you, I'll even do wrong for you. Oh, baby (Oh, baby) Every minute, every hour. I'm gonna shower you with love and affection. Look out it's coming in your direction. And I'm... I'm gonna make you love me. Oh, yes I will. Yes I will. I'm gonna make you love me. Oh, yes I will. Yes I will. Diana: Look it here. My love is strong, you see. I know you'll never get tired of me. Oh, baby (Sho' won't) (Oh baby) And I'm gonna use every trick in the book. I'll try my best to get you hooked. Hey, baby (Take me I'm yours) (Hey, baby) And every night, every day. I'm gonna say. I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you. Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you. I'm gonna make you love me. Ooo, yes I will. Yes I will. And I'm gonna make you love me. Ooo, yes I will You know I will. Every breathe I take. And each and every step I make. Brings me closer, baby. Closer to you. Otis: And with each beat of my heart. For every day we are apart. I'll hunger for every wasted hour. Eddie: And every night and every day. I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you. Look out 'cause I'm gonna get you. And I'm gonna make... I'm gonna make you love me. Oh, oh. (Yes I will) I'm gonna make you love me. Ooo, yes I will. Yes I will. I'm gonna make you love me. Yes I will. (Yes I will) Ooo, I'm gonna make you love me. Yes I will. Yes I will.
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Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Multiple Versions"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" was not originally a song by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations". It was initially performed by Dee Dee Warwick (Dionne Warwick's sister) in 1966.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Jerry Ross who were notable figures in creating the Philadelphia soul sound.
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US Chart SuccessThe version by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" released in 1968 became a top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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UK Chart SuccessWhen it was released in the UK in 1969, it reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsApart from Dee Dee Warwick, Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations, the song also has been covered by other artists including Madeline Bell and Marvin Gaye.
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TV Performance"Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" performed their version of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" on the Ed Sullivan show on December 1, 1968.
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Joint AlbumThe song released by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" was part of a joint album called "T.C.B.". It was a soundtrack-album for a television special broadcast on NBC and was named after The Temptation's mantra “Taking Care of Business”.
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CollaborationThe song is one of the most successful collaborations between "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations".
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Motown ReleaseThe version of the song by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" was released by Motown Records, a significant record label for its contributions to the music industry and its role in the racial integration of pop music.
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Soul/R&B GenreThe song released by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" is categorized under the Soul and R&B genre.
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