Come to Me

Marv Johnson

About Come to Me

"Come to Me" is the debut single by American singer Marv Johnson. It is notable as the first ever single to be released by what would eventually become known as Motown, on the newly formed Tamla Records label. It also became Johnson's first hit single after the song was nationally distributed by United Artists. It was recorded at United Sound Systems.


Year:
2006
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Yeah, Yeah uh-huh, oh yeah come on, little girl
Yeah, Yeah
Well, oh oh baby won't you come to me
I love you only
Come to me, I'm so lonely
Come to me, I love you only baby
Well, you just said you could come 
Whenever I need you and you can bet I'm a gonna please you
So come a runnin' 'cause now I need you baby
Hey hey, you know I miss you baby

Well, a just come when the lights are burnin low
I want to hear your knock on my door
Tell me baby that you love me so
Love me, love me, love me till you can't no more

Come to me, Oh I a miss you
Come to me, I want to kiss a you
Come to me, Oh I a miss you baby

Hey, hey  you know I miss you baby    
Well, a just come when the lights are burnin low
I want to hear your knock on my door
Tell me baby that you love me so
Love me, love me, love me till you can't no more

Come to me, oh I miss a you 
Come to me, I want to kiss you
Come to me, oh I miss you baby

Hey hey, you know I miss you baby 
You  know that a I miss a you baby
Girl, you've been gone too long
Tell me that you're coming on a home
Girl I don't want to have to be alone

Baby baby baby be my own
Baby baby baby be my own

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Marv Johnson

Marv Johnson (October 15, 1938 – May 16, 1993) was an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for performing on the first record to be issued from what became Motown. more »

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Written by: ELLA LOUISE GARNETT, LINDA JACKSON, LEVERNE STRANGE, WILLIAMS JANICE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Details
"Come to Me" was performed by Marv Johnson. The artist, who was born in 1938, was an American R&B and soul singer, notable for his strong, belting style of singing.
Release Information
The song was released as a single in 1959 under the Tamla label, which was an early name for the well-known Motown label.
Record Label Significance
"Come to Me" was the first single to be released by Tamla (Motown) Records. Marv Johnson is therefore recognized as the first artist to have a release under this iconic label.
Chart Performance
"Come to Me" achieved significant success on the charts. It reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and position 6 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Collaborations
Marv Johnson co-wrote "Come to Me" with the founder of the Motown Record Corporation, Berry Gordy. This was the beginning of a successful collaboration that lasted many years.
Song's Influence
The song played a significant role in the early days of Motown's foundation. The success of "Come to Me" helped to establish Tamla Records as a viable enterprise, paving the way for the future success of the Motown Record Corporation.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal. For example, Etta James, a well-known figure in the soul music genre, covered the song in 1962.
Legacy
Today, "Come to Me" is considered a classic song in the Motown catalogue. It exemplifies the soulful, melodic sound that would become a signature of the label.
Creation Process
The song is said to be the result of a collaboration between Marv Johnson and Berry Gordy in a family member's living room, showing the humble beginnings of what was to become a defining sound of a generation.
Live Performances
Johnson's performances of "Come to Me" were known for their energy and powerful delivery, making the song a memorable hit at his shows.

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