I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations

About I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a soul song most popularly released as a joint single performed by Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations for the Motown label. This version peaked for two weeks at #2 on the Hot 100 in the United States (behind Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine") and at #3 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1969. Written by Kenny Gamble and Jerry Ross, it was originally a top 20 R&B hit for Dee Dee Warwick in 1966 (U. S. #88 Pop). Madeline Bell's cover peaked at #26 on the Hot 100 on 23 March 1968.  


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I'm gonna do all the things for you, a girl wants a man to do
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
I'll sacrifice for you, I'll even do wrong for you
Oh, baby (oh, baby)

Every minute, every hour
I'm gonna shower you with love and affection
Look out it's coming in your direction
And I'm, I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will

Look it here
My love is strong, you see
I know you'll never get tired of me
Oh, baby (Sho' won't) (oh baby)
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I'll try my best to get you hooked
Hey, baby (take me I'm yours, hey, baby)

And every night, every day
I'm gonna say
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you

I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will
Yes I will
And I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will
You know I will

Every breathe I take
And each and every step I make
Brings me closer, baby
Closer to you

And with each beat of my heart
For every day we are apart
I'll hunger for every wasted hour

And every night and every day
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out 'cause I'm gonna get you

And I'm gonna make
I'm gonna make you love me (yes I will love you)
Oh, oh (yes I will)
I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will, yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me (yes I will love you)
Yes I will (yes I will), ooh come on and love me
I'm gonna make you love me
Yes I will (yes I will love you, yes, I will)
Yes I will

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »

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Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE

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10 facts about this song

Multiple Versions
"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" was not originally a song by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations". It was initially performed by Dee Dee Warwick (Dionne Warwick's sister) in 1966.
Songwriters
The song was written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Jerry Ross who were notable figures in creating the Philadelphia soul sound.
US Chart Success
The version by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" released in 1968 became a top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
UK Chart Success
When it was released in the UK in 1969, it reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cover Versions
Apart from Dee Dee Warwick, Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations, the song also has been covered by other artists including Madeline Bell and Marvin Gaye.
TV Performance
"Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" performed their version of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" on the Ed Sullivan show on December 1, 1968.
Joint Album
The song released by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" was part of a joint album called "T.C.B.". It was a soundtrack-album for a television special broadcast on NBC and was named after The Temptation's mantra “Taking Care of Business”.
Collaboration
The song is one of the most successful collaborations between "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations".
Motown Release
The version of the song by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" was released by Motown Records, a significant record label for its contributions to the music industry and its role in the racial integration of pop music.
Soul/R&B Genre
The song released by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations" is categorized under the Soul and R&B genre.

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