Come Live with Me Angel
Marvin Gaye
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I want to be your lover I really,really want to be your lover And you want some solitude I want to be your lover You can have it ooh yeah baby, Darling please walk around me three times a day So I can get cha baby I want to be true at least three times a day In all the ways baby You can have you way if you decide to stay so Come live with me angel Come live with me in comfort Come live with angel Come live with me in comfort Ooh,ooh, ooh, this is where all your fantasies end Let me explore all your treasures I'll turn you on to all of those freakish pleasures Good experienced company Like me who knows all the ways And what you need baby Just you and me locked up for days After explore each other in the bed The more I'll need you my sake Come live with me angel Come chill with me angel Come live with me angel Come live with me in comfort
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Written by: Jacqueline Dalya Hilliard, Leon Ware
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Come Live with Me Angel" was produced by Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend. The duo has worked together on several successful songs.
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AlbumIt is one of the songs included in Marvin Gaye's 17th studio album called "I Want You" which was released in March 1976.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jacqueline Hilliard and Leon Ware. Ware was a frequent collaborator of Gaye.
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ConceptThe song is a lyrical invitation from a man to his love interest, asking her to come and live with him.
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Musical Style"Come Live with Me Angel" exhibits Marvin Gaye's shift from the Motown sound towards more personal and sensual musical expressions.
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Song LengthThe track is quite lengthy for a pop song, coming in at 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Come Live with Me Angel" was not released as a single, the album "I Want You" reached no. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Inspiring Other ArtistsNeo-soul artist D'Angelo cited the song, as well as the entire album, as a major inspiration for his acclaimed album "Voodoo."
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Cover Versions"Come Live with Me Angel" has been covered by other artists, including Jose James in his album "Lean On Me."
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LegacyThe song continues to be highly regarded in Gaye's discography and is often cited as a standout track from the "I Want You" album.
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