My Love Is Waiting
Marvin Gaye
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I'm coming straight for your love baby Like a rocket girl Been so long I'm making plans to get back to you Still I'm wondering what to do Seems so long yeah I'll make it up to you Like a rocket girl I miss you baby [Chorus:] Miss your love And I miss your mind And your body We had so much love I need to love your body Love your body Here we are In and out of love I hope we're learning to fall in love anew Girl I know, yeah I know your tender lovin' that's why I want you I need you lovin', yeah Need your love And I miss your mind and your body We had so much love Love to give I need to love your body Love your body Seems so long Since you were in my arms I need to rock you And hold you all night long I'm so happy to spend this time with you So very happy that we might start anew [Chorus] Love your soul baby Love your soul baby My love is waiting for you I want to love you again I need you again My love, I want to love you again I need you again Been so long Making all my plans to get back to you What I'm gonna do? It seems so long, but I'll make it up to you Like an IBM and a rocket girl [Chorus] When I make you mine, I'll be fine My love is waiting for you
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Written by: Gordon Mc Gergor Banks
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"My Love Is Waiting" is a song by legendary American singer Marvin Gaye.
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Album ClassificationThis song is part of Marvin Gaye's 17th and final studio album, "Midnight Love", released in 1982.
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Motown HistoryIt is the last Marvin Gaye album released on Motown Records before his death in 1984.
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Song Development"My Love Is Waiting" was written by Gordon Banks, a much-respected guitarist, and music producer, who played an instrumental role in helping to create the album "Midnight Love".
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Spiritual ConnectionThe song includes a spoken intro, where Marvin Gaye thanks God and gives a dedication to his fans.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the genre of R&B and Soul, demonstrating Marvin Gaye's iconic smooth vocal style.
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Commercial SuccessWhile not as commercially successful as some of Marvin Gaye's other songs, "My Love Is Waiting" still remains a favorite amongst many Marvin Gaye fans for its passionate lyrics and melodious beat.
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Production NotesThe album “Midnight Love” was recorded and mastered in Belgium, marking a period where Marvin Gaye was prevalent in Europe.
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CollaboratorsThe song features contributions from Omar Hakim on drums and James Gadson on additional percussion.
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Overseas SuccessAlthough it didn't chart in the United States, "My Love Is Waiting" did quite well in the UK, reaching number 34 on the singles chart.
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Remix VersionIn 1994, a remix version of the song was released, enhancing its popularity among a new generation of listeners.
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Last Song From The Last AlbumUniquely, "My Love Is Waiting" is the last track on Marvin Gaye’s last album released while he was alive.
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Emotional ResonanceThe upbeat track ends the album on a hopeful note, something that is especially poignant considering Marvin Gaye's tragic assassination by his own father two years later.
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