Get Ready

Rare Earth

About Get Ready

"Get Ready" is a Motown song written by Smokey Robinson, which resulted in two hit records for the label: a U. S. No. 29 version by The Temptations in 1966, and a U. S. No. 4 version by Rare Earth in 1970. It is significant for being the last song Robinson wrote and produced for the Temptations, due to a deal Berry Gordy made with Norman Whitfield, that if "Get Ready" did not meet with the expected degree of success, then Whitfield's song, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", would get the next release, which resulted in Whitfield more or less replacing Robinson as the group's producer.  


Year:
1990
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Never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
(You're alright)
Whenever I'm asked what makes my dreams real 
I tell 'em you do 
(You're outta sight)

Well twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum 
Look out baby 'cause here I come

I'm bringing you a love that's true
Get ready, get ready
Start makin' love to you
Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin')
Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way)
Get ready, 'cause here I come

You wanna' play hide and seek with love, let me remind you
You're alright
Lovin' you're gonna' miss, and the time it takes to find you
You're outta' sight
Well fee fi, fo fo fum
Look out baby, now here I come

I'm bringing you a love that's true
Get ready, get ready
Start makin' love to you
Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin')
Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way)
Get ready, 'cause here I come

Baby all my freedoms should you want me to I think I'll understand
You're alright
Hope I get to you before they do, 'cause that's how I planned it
You're outta sight
Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum
Look out baby now here I come

I'm bringing you a love that's true
Get ready, get ready
Start makin' love to you
Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin')
Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way)
Get ready, 'cause here I come

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Rare Earth

Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (which was named after the band), who prospered in 1970–1972. Although not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members. (The Rustix were signed before them and were an all white act, but did not have any hits.) more »

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Written by: William Robinson Jr.

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11 facts about this song

Original Artist
"Get Ready" was originally recorded by The Temptations in 1966.
Songwriter
The song was written by Smokey Robinson, who was a member of "The Miracles," another Motown group. Smokey Robinson served as the band's chief songwriter and producer.
Motown Premiere
The song was the last single from The Temptations to be produced by Smokey Robinson.
Chart Success
When the Temptations released "Get Ready" in 1966, it shot to number one on the R&B charts and number 29 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
Iconic Introduction - The song is known for its iconic opening
"I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do (you're alright)".
Rare Earth's Cover
"Get Ready" was covered by Rare Earth, a rock band. Their version of "Get Ready" was a lot different than The Temptations' version.
Album and Song Length
The version of "Get Ready" by Rare Earth is notably longer than the original. It runs a full 21 minutes and 30 seconds in its album version and was the band's only top 5 single.
Rare Earth's Success
Rare Earth's cover version of "Get Ready" was their first recording for Motown and their version was a hit in the United States, peaking at number four.
Earning Gold
Rare Earth’s rendition of "Get Ready" paved its way for the band's first certified “Gold” record for selling millions of copies.
Different Sound
One interesting fact about Rare Earth's cover of "Get Ready" is that it breathed new life into the song by giving it a '70s rock 'n roll vibe, very different from The Temptations' R&B original. It starts with a long instrumental introduction and features an extended guitar solo.
The Song Today
Even after five decades, "Get Ready" remains popular and is frequently used in film, television, and advertising to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

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