Way Over There
The Marvelettes
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I've got a lover way over there on the mountain side And I know that's where I should be Don't you know I've got a lover way over there across the river wide I can hear her calling to me Oh, she's calling my name So sweet so plain I can hear her saying (Come to me, baby) I'm on my way (Come to me baby) I'm gonna stay (Come to me baby) They tell me that the river's too deep And it's much too wide Boy, you can't get over to the other side But they don't know I got to get there And hold her in my arms just one more time Like I did before when she was mine, all mine 'Cause I hear her saying, (Come to me baby) I'm on my way (Come to me baby) I'm gonna stay I'm gonna get to you No matter what I have to do
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Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Way Over There" is a song that was originally performed by "The Miracles". However, the female Motown group, "The Marvelettes", also recorded a version of this song.
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Release Date"Way Over There" was released by The Miracles in 1960. The Marvelettes version was released a bit later, in 1962.
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Album DetailsFor The Marvelettes, this song was included in their debut studio album "Please Mr. Postman".
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the Motown founder Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson who was a member of The Miracles.
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Chart PerformanceThe Miracles' version of "Way Over There" managed to peak at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Notable InstrumentsThe song is most recognized for its string and tambourine arrangements, which were quite unique and innovative at that time.
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Song BackgroundThis song is about love longing and was inspired by the doo-wop style popular in the 1960s.
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Cover VersionsAside from The Marvelettes, the song has been covered by other artists as well, such as Eddie Holland and The Royal Counts.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Way Over There" was not one of the biggest hits for either The Marvelettes or The Miracles, it has been performed in various concerts and television appearances.
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LegacyDespite not being a chart-topper, "Way Over There" is still considered a classic in the Motown catalog and is appreciated by fans of the genre.
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Contribution to CareerFor The Miracles, "Way Over There" was one of the earliest hits that paved the way for their successful career. For The Marvelettes, the song helped them establish their name in the Motown scene.
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