Quicksand
Martha & the Vandellas
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You're like quicksand, quicksand, pulling me closer closer in my arms. Can't you see, it's your loving charms, It's like quicksand sinking me deeper in love with you. The more I find it, the deeper in love I get. Each time you call me, I feel nothing but happiness. It's not sane, loving you this way, But from your heart I can't stay. You're like quicksand, quicksand, pulling me closer closer making me love you, need you It's like sinking me deeper, deeper in love with you. The more I find it, the deeper in love I get. Each time you call me, I feel nothing but happiness. It's not sane, loving you this way, But from your heart I can't stay. You're deeper, deeper, deeper in love with you. My heart is a prisoner of your warm embrace, I can't help it, I can't help myself. Nothing can take your place. Ah, when you say sweet things to me, I start trembling from head to feet. You're like quicksand, quicksand, Yea, pulling me closer, closer. I just can't resist you, I just want to kiss you, You're like quicksand, yea.
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Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationReleased in 1963, "Quicksand" is a single by American girl group Martha Reeves & the Vandellas for the Gordy label owned by Motown.
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Billboard SuccessThe song was highly successful, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Cash Box R&B Chart. It was also a Top 40 hit in the UK charts.
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Songwriting Team"Quicksand" was written by the renowned Motown songwriting and producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. This was the first time they wrote a top 10 pop hit for the Vandellas.
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High TempoThe song is marked by its high tempo, higher even than most of the Vandella's future hits. This helped it stand out on the radio and further contributed to its success.
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Notable CoversDavid Bowie covered "Quicksand" as part of his album "Hunky Dory" in 1971. His version of the song was quite unique, mutating the original’s orchestral soul-pop into a folk-rock anthem.
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MisattributionDespite the common mistake, Martha & the Vandellas and The Supremes were two separate, distinct groups in the Motown family with differing musical styles. Some people often erroneously associate the song "Quicksand" with The Supremes.
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Motown Significance"Quicksand" is among the songs that helped establish Martha Reeves and the Vandellas as one of the top female groups for Motown, together with other hits such as "Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run," and "Dancing in the Street."
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Catchy LyricsThe song was studded with arresting lyrical metaphors comparing love to being “stuck like a fly in quicksand,” which attracted listeners and contributed to its popularity.
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Signature SoundWhile "Quicksand" has a higher tempo than the majority of the Vandellas' hits, it still carries their signature mix of doo-wop harmonies with soulful lead vocals.
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Live PerformancesEven several decades after the song's release, "Quicksand" remains a staple in Martha Reeves & the Vandellas' live performances, underscoring how beloved it remains among fans.
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