(I Know) I'm Losing You

The Temptations

About (I Know) I'm Losing You

"(I Know) I'm Losing You" is a 1966 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label and produced by Norman Whitfield. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B singles chart, and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. The group performed the song live on the CBS variety program The Ed Sullivan Show on May 28, 1967, and in a duet with Diana Ross & the Supremes later that year, on November 19, 1967.


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Your love is fading,
I can feel your love fading
Girl it's fading away from me

'Cause your touch,your touch has grown cold
As if someone else controls your very soul
I've fooled myself long as I can
I can feel the presence of another man

It's there when you speak my name
It's just not the same
Oh baby, I'm losing you
It's in the air
It's everywhere.
Oh baby I'm losing you (Losing you)

When I look into your eyes
A reflection of a face I see
I'm hurtin', downhearted and worried girl,
Cause that face doesn't belong to me

It's all over your face
Someone's taken my place
Oh baby, I'm losing you
You try hard to hide
The emptiness inside,
Oh I can tell I'm losing you.

I don't want to lose you

Oh, I can tell when we kiss
From the tenderness I miss
Oh, little girl I'm losing you

Girl I can feel it in my bones
In a day you'll be gone

Oh baby, I'm losing you

Oh my dear
What happened to the love we shared
Oh oh baby I'm losing you

I know it's true
There's someone new
Oh baby baby baby, I'm losing you

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »

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Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD, CORNELIUS GRANT, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"(I Know) I'm Losing You" is a hit single originally recorded by The Temptations in 1966.
Cover by Supremes and Temptations
The song was later covered by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations in 1969. Their version, included on the album "Together", peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Impact on the Charts
In the UK, Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations' version of the song reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
Role of Diana Ross
Even though Diana Ross is credited with The Supremes on this song, it was one of the few Supremes songs where she sings in unison with the other members, rather than the lead vocal being hers alone.
Songwriters
"(I Know) I'm Losing You" was written by Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland, Jr., and Cornelius Grant.
Genre
The song is a classic Motown tune, a genre that is characterized by a distinctive "pop-soul" sound.
Rumored Tension
It has been rumored that during the recording of the song, there was tension between Diana Ross and the other members of The Supremes. This was supposedly due to the fact that Motown was focusing more on Ross' solo career at the time.
Progressive Rock Version
Apart from the cover by Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations, "(I Know) I'm Losing You" was also covered by Rod Stewart and Faces in a more progressive rock style. This version reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
Impact and Legacy
The song has come to be considered a classic of the Motown era, covered or sampled by a number of different artists across different genres.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations version of "(I Know) I'm Losing You" has appeared on a number of soundtracks and compilations, showcasing its enduring popularity.

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