If I Should Die Tonight
Marvin Gaye
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Oh, If I should die tonight Oh baby, it would be far before my time I won't die blue, sugar yeah 'Cause I've known you Oooh, oh, how many eyes Have seen their dream Oh, how many arms Have felt their dream How many hearts, baby... Have felt their world stand still Millions never, they never never And millions never will baby They never will If I should die tonight love Darlin', it would be far before my time I won't die blue 'Cause I've known you Oooh, oh, I'm thankful that you're lovin' me My one desire Is to love you 'til I'm no longer here and never tire You always been so good to me I'm so thankful Oooh, oh, how many eyes Have seen their dream How many arms Have felt their dream How many hearts, oh darlin' Have felt their world stand still Oh Lord! Millions never, no, never And millions never will, sugar They never will If I should die tonight, ahhh baby I just want you to keep this thought in mind That I would never die blue... 'Cause I've known you Oooh!!
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Written by: Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend
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6 facts about this song
About the Song* "If I Should Die Tonight" is a soul song by American singer Marvin Gaye. It appears on his 1973 album "Let's Get It On," which is his thirteenth studio album.
* The song was composed by Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend, and it beautifully showcases Gaye's vocal range.
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About the Album* The album "Let's Get It On" was one of Marvin Gaye's most successful. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and it showcased a more mature and sensitive side of the singer.
* The album was lauded for its groundbreaking and open discussions of sexuality, which was still a relatively taboo subject in the early 1970s.
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Reception and Legacy* Even though "If I Should Die Tonight" was not released as a single, it is often cited as a standout song on the album, showing a different side of Marvin Gaye's music.
* Its haunting and melancholic tune adds depth and diversity to the predominantly sensual and upbeat album, and it has been praised for its lush, layered vocals.
* The song's themes of love, mortality, and longing are seen as a testament to Gaye's ability as a songwriter and his willingness to explore complex emotional landscapes.
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Cover and Sampling* It was covered by singer Patti LaBelle on her 1991 album "Burnin." This version was praised for its powerful interpretation of the soulful tune.
* The song has been sampled in many other compositions including "Let Me Down Easy" by rapper The Game and "Another Day in Paradise" by Quinn XCII and Ayokay.
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Live Performances* Marvin Gaye included "If I Should Die Tonight" in his setlist for his 1973 concert tour. Although it was not released as a single, it became much loved by fans in Gaye's live performances.
* Although the singer's untimely death in 1984 halted any further live performances, the song remains a beloved classic in his discography, standing as a testament to Gaye's impressive range and emotive prowess as a vocalist.
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Connection to Gaye's Life* Many of Gaye's friends and biographers have suggested that the song's melancholic twist reflects the singer's own struggles with depression, providing a more intimate and personal side to his music.
* The recurring themes of death and loss in the song has, in retrospect, been linked to Gaye's untimely death, making the track particularly haunting and poignant for fans and critics alike.
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