Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye

About Ain't No Mountain High Enough

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is an R&B/soul song written by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson in 1966 for the Tamla label, a division of Motown. The composition was first successful as a 1967 hit single recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, becoming a hit again in 1970 when recorded by former Supremes frontwoman Diana Ross. The song became Ross's first solo number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award.


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Listen baby, ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby
If you need me call me no matter where you are
No matter how far don't worry baby
Just call my name  I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way, some how

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Oh no darling
No wind, no rain
Or winters cold can stop me baby, na na baby
'Cause you are my goal
If you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby, ha

My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there

Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Don'tcha know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough

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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: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford

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5 facts about this song

Song Background
1. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was first recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 under Motown Records. 2. The song was written by the famous Motown songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson, comprising Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. 3. In 1970, the song was released by Diana Ross as a solo single, which marked a turning point in Ross's career as it was her first single released after departing The Supremes.
Historical Context
4. The original version of the song by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Pop chart. 5. Diana Ross's 1970 version became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1971. 6. The song has been covered numerous times by various artists, showcasing its enduring popularity and the universal appeal of its lyrics.
Song Meaning
7. The song highlights a theme of enduring love and determination, suggesting that there is no obstacle high enough to keep one from getting to their loved one. 8. The song also emphasizes the power of perseverance and conviction, and this theme resonates in its rousing chorus.
Songwriting and Production
9. Contrary to popular belief, Valerie Simpson did not originally sing Tammi Terrell's parts. Tammi was fully capable and present in the studio for each of her recordings with Gaye. 10. For Ross's version, producer Nickolas Ashford decided to re-arrange the song as a soulful, dramatic ballad where Ross's voice was highlighted with the help of distinct orchestration.
Impact and Legacy
11. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is considered one of the greatest songs of all time, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. 12. Diana Ross's performance of the song at the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize concert was considered one of the highlights of the evening. 13. The song has been featured in numerous films and television programs, including "Remember the Titans," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Simpsons."

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