Just My Imagination
The Temptations
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Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by I say to myself You're such a lucky guy To have a girl like her Is truly a dream come true Out of all the fellas in the world She belongs to you [Chorus] But it was just my imagination Runnin' away with me-once again Seems it was just my imagination Runnin' away with me Soon we'll be married And raise a family, oh yeah Have a cozy little house in the country With two kids maybe three I tell you I can visualize it all This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems [Chorus] Every night on my knees I pray Dear Lord hear my plea Don't ever let another take her away from me For I would surely die Her love is heavenly When her arms enfold me I hear a tender rhapsody But in reality, she doesn't even know me 'Cause it was [Chorus]
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Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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5 facts about this song
Composition & Chart Success"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" is a song by the American vocal group, The Temptations. Eddie Kendricks, one of the founding members of the group, sang the lead vocals.
- The single was released in 1971 and it topped the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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Song Creation & LyricsThe song was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, who were key figures in shaping the Motown sound.
- Despite being known for their upbeat funk influences, "Just My Imagination" is a ballad that tells a tragic story of unfulfilled, unrequired love.
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Albums & Recognitions"Just My Imagination" was included in the group's 1971 "Sky's the Limit" album.
- It was also featured in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004, confirming its status as a classic.
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Notions & ReleasesThis was the last Temptations single to feature Eddie Kendricks on vocals. His falsetto voice was a key element of the group's success, and his departure marked a significant transition for The Temptations.
- The song was also one of the final Temptations releases to feature the "Classic Five" lineup, with Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, and Dennis Edwards.
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Live Performances & CoversThis song has been performed live many times by The Temptations and has been covered by several artists, including The Rolling Stones. Both performances highlight The Temptations' influence in the music industry.
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