Onion Song
Marvin Gaye
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You think you're so way out And you got all the action Still you can't find no satisfaction Baby - try me, and I'll make you see You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all Ah ah, at all You like to kiss and run And that's where it is 'Cause somebody told you Love was heartaches and tears Baby, although you're free I'll make you see You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Oh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' at all To be in love, I know it's not your ambition But before you go, think about my proposition You may conquer the world and be king on a throne But you still ain't nobody, baby When you're sittin' all alone You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby You ain't livin' until you're lovin', baby Ooh, until you fall you ain't livin' at all
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Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"The Onion Song" is a song by the American R&B vocalist Marvin Gaye, which was released in 1969.
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PartnershipThe song included vocals from female artist Tammi Terrell, marking one of the many collaborative works between Gaye and Terrell.
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SongwritersThe songwriters for "The Onion Song" were the famous Motown's production team Ashford & Simpson who had written and produced many songs for Marvin Gaye.
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SymbolsThe song used the analogy of an onion to convey a socio-political message. It suggested that people of various races could come together to change the world.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its controversial message, "The Onion Song" peaked at #9 on the UK Singles chart, showing its popularity in Britain. However, it did not perform well in the United States, only reaching #50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Gaye's PerspectiveMarvin Gaye reportedly did not think highly of "The Onion Song". He found it overly simplistic and 'novelty' in nature.
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Last ReleaseThis song was one of the last singles released by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell before Terrell's death in 1970.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the duo's album "Easy", which was released in September 1969.
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Belated SuccessAlthough "The Onion Song" did not initially perform well in the United States, it gained recognition over time as a soul classic.
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Digital AvailabilityToday, "The Onion Song" is available for streaming on music platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
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