You're a Wonderful One
Marvin Gaye
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You are so wonderful That being near you is all I'm living for You show me more kindness in little ways Than I've ever known in all my days Tell me we'll stay together Let me love you forever Cause you're a wonderful one You're a wonderful one (From now on, backing vocals: "Wonderful one") In you there is a rare quality Your love, baby, it means the world For me you're always concerned And you ask nothin', baby, in return You're really more than I deserve From my heart I mean these words You're a wonderful one You're a wonderful one Oh you're a wonderful one Baby, you're a wonderful one Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one My darlin', you're a wonderful one Ooo you're a wonderful one Ooo you're a wonderful one Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one Baby, you're a wonderful one You're really more than I deserve From my heart I mean these words You're a wonderful one You're a wonderful one Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down But your love, you're always around Words of confidence you speak to me Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek It makes my burden a little bit lighter It makes my life a little bit brighter Cause you're a wonderful one You're a wonderful one Oh you're a wonderful one Baby, you're a wonderful one
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Written by: EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Historical Context"You're a Wonderful One" is a song recorded by Marvin Gaye for Motown's Tamla label in 1964. However, The Supremes didn't perform in this song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, peaking at number 3.
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Album Information"You're a Wonderful One" appeared on Marvin Gaye's third studio album, "When I'm Alone I Cry," released in 1964.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, who were Motown's main songwriting team.
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Musical AccompanimentThe Funk Brothers, the backing band at Motown, performed the instrumental parts of "You're a Wonderful One."
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MisconceptionsDespite many people thinking The Supremes also performed this song with Marvin Gaye, there's no evidence to suggest this. The Supremes and Marvin Gaye were both signed with Motown and collaborated on other songs, but not on "You're a Wonderful One."
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Musical StyleThe song is a mix of soul and pop, featuring a strong vocal performance from Marvin Gaye, underlined by a prominent saxophone part.
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Song Impact"You're a Wonderful One" helped to further establish Marvin Gaye as a top performer in the soul genre and laid the groundwork for his future hits. It also remains a beloved piece of his discography among fans.
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Popular CultureEven though it's not one of Marvin Gaye's most well-known songs today, "You're a Wonderful One" is often included in retrospectives of his music and 60s soul music in general.
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LegacyThe song's success confirmed the hit-making formula of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland and solidified Marvin Gaye's place as a Motown star.
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