My Mistake (Was to Love You)
Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross
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My mistake was to love you, girl Love you, girl My mistake was to give you all Tell the world First I had you In the palm of my hand But I let you slip through Like rain to sand At the beginning When I didn't care Like my own reflection You were always there My mistake was to love you, girl Love you, girl My mistake, baby was to give you all Tell the world You were sweeter Then my very own kin But what did I do for you Not a thing In front of my friends You broke me down Since then darling It's hard to track you down My mistake was to love you, boy Love you, boy My mistake was to give my all Tell the world Many a smile You put on my face But I paid dearly With the tears I taste My tenderness Made you cold, not sweet 'Cause if a girl loves you You only call her weak My mistake was to love you, boy Love you, boy(love you girl) My mistake was to give my all Tell the world My (my,my,my) mistake was to love you, girl(love you boy) Love you, girl(love you boy) My (my, my, my) mistake was to give you all Tell the world
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Written by: GLORIA JONES, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"My Mistake (Was to Love You)" is part of the album named "Diana & Marvin", which was released in 1973.
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First Successful PairingThis song is the first successful pairing of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye. This collaboration resulted in a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
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Chart SuccessThe song skyrocketed to the number 19 spot on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, proving its success and popularity.
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R&B SuccessBesides the pop chart, the song also did exceptionally well on the R&B chart, reaching the 15th position.
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Use Across MediaThe song has been featured in various forms of media, including movies and TV shows, showcasing Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye's timeless music appeal.
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Written byThe song was penned by William "Smokey" Robinson and Berry Gordy's wife, Hazel Gordy.
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Overlooked for GrammyDespite its commercial success, the song was overlooked by the Grammy's, receiving no nominations.
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Female PerspectiveInterestingly, Diana Ross sings the song from a woman’s perspective who regrets falling in love too easily. This provided a unique dimension to the soulful duet.
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Seperate Recording SessionsDespite the seamless blend of their voices, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye recorded their parts of the song during separate recording sessions.
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Motown RecordsThe song was produced by the famous American record label, Motown Records, cementing its success.
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Commercial Impact"My Mistake (Was to Love You)" single's commercial performance significantly contributed to the commercial success of the "Diana & Marvin" album.
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Evergreen AppealThe song is still celebrated today, many years after its initial release, proving its evergreen appeal.
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