Distant Lover
Marvin Gaye
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Distant lover, lover So many miles away Heaven knows that I long for you Every night, every night And sometimes I yearn Through the day Distant lover You should think about me And say a prayer for me Please, please baby Think about me sometimes Think about me here Here in misery, misery As I reminisce, oh baby Through our joyful summer together The promises we made All the daily letters Then, all of a sudden Everything seemed to explode Now, I gaze out my window Sugar, down a lonesome road Distant lover Sugar, how can you treat my heart So mean and cruel? Sugar, sugar That every moment when I spent with you I treasure it like it was A precious jewel, oh baby Lord have mercy Oh baby, don't go Please, come back baby Somethin' I wanna say When you left you took all of me with you My Lord I wonder Do you wanna hear me scream, plead And please, please, oh please baby Come back and hold me, girl Baby please, please
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Written by: Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Marvin Gaye, Sandra Elaine Greene
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13 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Distant Lover" was originally released as a part of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" album in 1973.
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Live Version PopularityThe track gained most of its popularity with a live version released on Gaye's 1974 album, "Marvin Gaye Live!".
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Chart PerformanceThe live version of "Distant Lover" reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top-ten hit on the R&B/Soul chart.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Marvin Gaye, Gwen Gordy Fuqua and Sandra Greene. Gwen Gordy Fuqua was one of the founding members of the famous recording label Motown.
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Impact on Career"Distant Lover" is known to have reignited Marvin Gaye's career at the time, as he had been dealing with personal and professional turmoil.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrically showcases a man longing for his lover who is far away from him and reflects fundamental aspects of Marvin Gaye's romantic and sensual style.
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Fan ReactionDuring live performances, fans reacted so positively to "Distant Lover" that their enthusiastic cheering and applause often extended the length of the song.
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Cultural ReferencesThe track has been referenced by multiple artists and featured in various works of pop culture, including movies and TV series.
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Covered by Other Artists"Distant Lover" has been covered by several artists, ranging from blues musician Little Milton to hip hop artist Kanye West, showcasing its cultural and musical relevance.
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Soulful AestheticThe song is considered as one of the prime examples of Marvin Gay's aesthetic of deeply soulful and emotional singing.
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Sampled in Hip Hop"Distant Lover" has been sampled in numerous hip hop songs, such as Tupac Shakur's "Can U Get Away" and Lil Wayne's "Dey Know".
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RecognitionMusic critics often highlight "Distant Lover" as a standout track in Marvin Gaye's discography, praising its lyrical content and emotional delivery.
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Gaye’s Live PerformancesOften in Gaye’s live performances, female fans would faint or become very emotional when he performed “Distant Lover.”
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