Beechwood 4-5789
The Marvelettes
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(La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Hey-ah-ay-ay (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Oh, baby (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Hey-ah-ay-ay (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) You can have this dance with me You can hold my hand and Whisper in my ear sweet words that I love to hear (Whisper sweet words in my ear) Oh, baby Don't be shy (don't be shy) Just take your time (just take your time) I'd like to get to know you (like to get to know you) I'd like to make you mine (like to make you mine) I've been waiting, standing here so patiently For you to come over and have this dance with me And my number is Beechwood 4-5789 You can call me up and have a date any old time (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Hey-ah-ay-ay (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Oh, baby (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Hey-ah-ay-ay (La, La. La, La, La, La, La) Don't be shy (don't be shy) Just take your time (just take your time) I'd like to get to know you (like to get to know you) I'd like to make you mine (like to make you mine) Beechwood 4-5789 You can call me up and have a date any old time And my number is Beechwood 4-5789 You can call me up and have a date any old time Beechwood 4-5789 You can call me up and have a date any old time
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Written by: GEORGE GORDY, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, WILLIAM STEVENSON
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10 facts about this song
Release DatesThe original song "Beechwood 4-5789" was released by The Marvelettes in 1962.
- The Carpenters, an American duo, covered the song and released it in their 1984 album "Voice of the Heart."
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Chart PerformanceThe Marvelettes' version climbed up to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and to number 7 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
- The Carpenters' rendition did not chart.
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Songwriters"Beechwood 4-5789" was written by Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson, and George Gordy.
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GenreThe song falls under the pop, soul and Motown genres. The Marvelettes' version is more soul and Motown, while The Carpenters brought out the pop angle.
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Notable LyricsThe song features a catchy chorus where the lyrics include a telephone number: "Beechwood 4-5789, you can call me up and have a date any old time.”
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Featured MovieThe song "Beechwood 4-5789" was featured in the 1990 film, "Goodfellas," directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Significance of NumberThe telephone number in the song - "Beechwood 4-5789" - is not a random number. In the 1960s, it was common to sing the exchange name in the telephone numbers, Beechwood representing the numbers 23, so the actual number would be 234-5789.
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CollaborationMale Motown group The Four Tops provide background vocals in The Marvelettes' version of the song.
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Different VersionsIn addition to The Marvelettes and The Carpenters, the song has also been covered by other artists including The Supremes, The Caravelles, and Skeeter Davis, each with their unique interpretation of the song.
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StudioJust like all other Motown hits of the era, "Beechwood 4-5789" was recorded at the Hitsville USA studio in Detroit, Michigan.
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