Love is Like an Itching in My Heart
The Supremes
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The love bug done bit me Didn't mean for him to get me Woo, get up in the morning And I'm filled with desire No, no, I can't stop the fire Love is real live wire Oh, it's a burning sensation Far beyond imagination Love is like an itching in my heart, tearing it all apart Just an itching in my heart And, baby, I can't scratch it Keeps me sighing, oh Keeps me yearning No mama can't help me No daddy can't help me I've been bitten by the love bug And I need some information To help me out of this situation Now, when you're ill you take a pill When you're thirsty, drink your fill What you gonna do, oh yeah When love gets a hold, a hold on you Love is like an itching in my heart And, baby, I can't scratch it Love is a nagging irritation Causing my heart complication Love is a growing infection And I don't know the correction Got me rocking and a-reeling And I can't shake the feeling Love is like an itching in my heart, tearing it all apart Just an itching in my heart Baby, I can't scratch it Keeps me sighing, oo Keeps me yearning Keeps me burning Keeps me tossing Keeps me turning Keeps me yearning I've been bitten by the love bug And I need some information To help me out of this situation Love is a nagging irritation Causing my heart complication I've been bitten by the love bug
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Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Historical Release"Love is Like an Itching in My Heart" was released by The Supremes in 1966 as part of their album "The Supremes A' Go-Go."
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Artists Behind the SongThis Motown Records’ classic was co-written and produced by three renowned figures in American popular music - Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland, collectively known as Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Chart PerformanceThough it didn't reach the mainstream Billboard Hot 100's top spot, it successfully hit the #9 position, and it also achieved #7 on the R&B Singles chart.
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Unique CompositionThe song is considered unique within The Supremes' discography due to its exceeding raw energy and pulsating rhythm, which are somewhat atypical for the group's finely polished sound.
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Popular CultureIt was included in the 1998 romantic comedy film "The Parent Trap," which helped introduce the song to a new generation of listeners.
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Music VideoWhile "Love is Like an Itching in My Heart" never had an official music video, there's an iconic performance of the song by The Supremes on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1966 that is celebrated by their fans.
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Other Artists’ VersionsSeveral artists have covered this classic, including Bette Midler in 1977, and an up-and-coming Lady Gaga in 2010 as part of her Monster Ball tour.
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InstrumentationThe song's notable feature is its heavy reliance on the use of the tambourine to accentuate its driving beat.
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Song DurationThe song, like many of that era, is relatively short by today's standards with a duration of just over 2 and a half minutes.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics. It is often referred to as a favorite among fans and is noted for its 'high energy' delivery in stark contrast with the group's usual 'smooth vocals' style.
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LegacyIn 2018, Pitchfork Media placed "Love is Like an Itching in My Heart" at number 190 on its list of "The 200 Best Songs of the 1960s."
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Live PerformancesIt remained as a centerpiece of The Supremes' live performances well into the 1970s, even after Diana Ross left the group.
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