You're a Special Part of Me

Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross

About You're a Special Part of Me

"You're a Special Part of Me" was a successful duet single for soul singers and Motown label mates Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye, released in 1973. The original duet was one of the few originals featured on their famed album, Diana & Marvin, and was among the most successful of the songs the Motown label mates made reaching #4 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and #12 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.


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You're a special part of me
Special part of me

That special tear I shed means you're a part of me
Thoughts of you running through my head
Means you're a part of me
Yeah, I'm satisfied to know you're a part of me

What I want to say is
All I want to say is
Is that I love you
'Cause you're that very special part of me
Oh, oh, baby

Every time you look into my eyes
(Yes, baby)
Can't you see what you mean to me
(Talk to me)

And every time you hear me speak your name
(Oh, baby)
Can't you tell what you mean to me
(Ah, mercy)

Oh, can't move the moon
You can't stop the passing time
Anyway by now you can't move this love of mine
Just as simple as the last rerun

What I want to say is
All I want to say is
Is that I love you
'Cause you're that very special part of me

Oh, when the morning comes I wipe the sleep from my eyes
Well, I can't wipe away what I feel inside
Can't find the cure for not having you around
(Sugar)
Oh I've searched far and near
Ah, but the cure just can't be found, no, no, no

That special tear I shed means you're a part of me
Thoughts of you running through my head
Means you're a part of me
I'm satisfied to know that you're a part of me

All I want to say is
What I want to say is
That I love you
'Cause you're that very special, very special

I love you, oh, words cannot explain
That I love you, sugar you're that special thing
I love you every time I shed that special tear
I love you every time I feel that special thing for you

I love you

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church sect and grew up singing gospel in church revivals as a young child. Gaye branched out into secular music as a teenager, joining the doo-wop group The Marquees, after returning from an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, before the group was hired by Harvey Fuqua to be Harvey & The Moonglows. Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an "e" to his s… more »

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Written by: ANDREW PORTER, GREGORY WRIGHT, HAROLD JOHNSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"You're a Special Part of Me" was released in 1973 as part of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye's album, "Diana & Marvin."
Chart Success
The song turned out to be a chart success. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 4 on the R&B Singles chart.
Duo Collaboration
This song marked one of the most successful collaborations between Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, two legendary Motown artists.
Genre Classification
Belonging to the genre of rhythm and blues and soul music, the song is representative of the iconic Motown sound of the 1970s.
Song Reception
Critics praised the song's harmonious blend of Ross and Gaye's voices, as well as its pleasant, uplifting lyrics.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "You're a Special Part of Me" explore themes of love, unity, and emotional connection between two people.
Vinyl Release
This song was also released as a 7" vinyl in the United States, under the Motown record label.
Album Sales
The "Diana & Marvin" album, which featured "You're a Special Part of Me", was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, which indicates sales of over half a million units.
Music Television
"You're a Special Part of Me" is also featured in the American musical drama television series "Soul Train," which aired from 1971 to 2006.
Noteworthy Recognition
The song was recognized as one of the standouts from the "Diana & Marvin" album by both audiences and critics.

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