You Got What It Takes
Marv Johnson
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You don't drive a big fast car, no You don't look like a movie star And on your money we won't get far But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy You got what it takes to set my soul on fire Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah You got what it takes for me Now you don't live in a beautiful place You don't dress with the best of taste And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy You got what it takes to set my soul on fire Whoa-oh and whoa-oh whoa yeah You got what it takes for me Now when you're near me, ooh-wee My head goes around and around And when you kiss me, oh yeah My love comes tumblin' down, you send me You don't live in a beautiful place You don't dress with the best of taste And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy You got what it takes to set my soul on fire Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah You got what it takes for me Now when you're near me, little girl My head goes around and around And when you kiss me, oh yeah My love comes tumblin' down, you send me You don't live in a beautiful place, no You don't dress with the best of taste And nature didn't give you such a beautiful face But baby, you got what it takes, to satisfy You got what it takes to set my soul on fire Whoa-oh, whoa-oh whoa-oh-oh yeah You got what it takes for me Oh yeah You got what it takes Don't need no money Baby, you don't need no car
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Written by: Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua, Berry Gordy Jr.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"You Got What It Takes" is a popular hit sung by Marv Johnson and released in 1959.
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Song Record LabelThe song was first issued on United Artists Records, a major label for many popular artists.
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SongwritersIt was written by three very influential songwriters, Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy, and Billy Davis.
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Marv Johnson's Association with MotownMarv Johnson was one of the first artists discovered by Berry Gordy Jr., who became the founder of Motown Records.
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Effect on Berry Gordy's CareerThis song, with its success, convinced Berry Gordy Jr. to establish his own label which later came to be known as Motown Records.
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Song Ranking"You Got What It Takes" was a massive hit, it reached No. 2 on the R&B charts and No. 10 on the U.S. pop charts.
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Song Popularity in the UKIt became hugely popular in the UK, hitting the #7 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's Later VersionIt was covered by Johnny Kidd & the Pirates in 1963, which was also a hit, reaching No. 20 in the U.K. chart.
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Related Fun FactBerry Gordy Jr. had originally written the song for Jackie Wilson, another popular R&B artist at that time.
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Marv Johnson's LegacyThis song remains one of Marv Johnson's most memorable hits, reflecting the early sound of what would later become Motown.
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Song Style"You Got What It Takes" seamlessly blended R&B with pop sensibilities, setting the stage for the crossover success of future Motown acts.
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Impact on the Music IndustryThe success of "You Got What It Takes" showed major labels that R&B music could have widespread popular appeal.
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