Stubborn Kind of Fellow
Marvin Gaye
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Ah say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah Ah say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah I try to put my arms around you All because I want to hold you tight But every time I reach for you, baby And try to kiss you, you're just jumping out of sight Oh, I've got news for you Baby, that I've made plans for two I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow Got my mind made up to love you Ah say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah I'm gonna love you In every way I'm gonna love you In every way With other girls I've wanted I've made it just a moment With you I'll share each day Now I know you've heard about me Bad things about me, baby, please let me explain Oh, I have kissed a few I tell you, a few have kissed me too I guess I'm just a stubborn kind of fellow Got my mind made up to love you Everybody sings Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah Everybody sings Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah Sing now everybody Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
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Written by: GEORGE GORDY, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Stubborn Kind of Fellow" was released in 1962. It was Marvin Gaye's second single subsequent to signing a contract with Motown Records.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson, and George Gordy.
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Chart Performance"Stubborn Kind of Fellow" became Marvin Gaye's first hit single, reaching the number 8 spot on the R&B chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Backing VocalsThe song features backing vocals from Martha and the Vandellas, a girl group also signed under Motown records.
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Album InclusionThe song is the title track of Marvin Gaye's second album, "That Stubborn Kinda Fellow," released in 1963.
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Genre"Stubborn Kind of Fellow" is a soul and R&B song. The song helped lay the blueprint for Gaye's future hit making sound.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Tamla label, a subsidiary of Motown Records.
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Album's SuccessThe success of "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" helped the album to become one Marvin Gaye's first successful LP on Motown.
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Personal ReflectionThe lyrics of "Stubborn Kind of Fellow" were said to reflect Marvin Gaye's own stubbornness, purportedly reflecting his stance against Motown's hit-making strategy.
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Subsequent ImpactThis song marked a turning point in Marvin Gaye’s career, solidifying his place as an emerging star on the Motown roster and prompting the release of more of his own compositions.
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