I Second That Emotion
Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations
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Maybe you'll want to give me kisses sweet But only for one night and no repeat And maybe you'll go away and never call And a taste of honey is worse than none at all Oh, little boy! In that case I don't want nobody I do believe that that would only break my heart Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me If you got the notion I second that emotion So, if you feel like giving me A little time of devotion I second that emotion Maybe you'll think that love will tie you down And you don't have the time to hang around Or maybe you'll think that love will make us fools And so it makes you wise to break the rules Oh, little girl! In that case I don't want nobody I do believe that that would only break my heart Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me If you got the notion I second that emotion So, if you feel like giving me A little time of devotion I second that emotion In that case I don't want nobody I do believe that that would only break my heart Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me If you got the notion I second that emotion
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Written by: Alfred Cleveland, William Robinson Jr.
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10 facts about this song
Song creation and lyrics composition"I Second That Emotion" was penned by Smokey Robinson and Motown producer Al Cleveland. The song's title reportedly came from a conversation Robinson had with Cleveland, where Cleveland mistakenly said "I second that emotion" instead of "I second that motion."
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles original versionRobinson and his group, The Miracles, were the first to record the song. Released in 1967, it peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and climbed to No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations versionThe song was later covered by Motown colleagues, Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations. Their rendition was included in their 1968 album "Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations".
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Popularity of cover versionWhile the cover did not chart separately in the U.S., it became popular in the UK, cracking the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart in early 1969.
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Live performances"I Second That Emotion" was a fixture in The Temptations' concert repertoire during the late 60s and early 70s. The group included it in their television special "The Temptations Show" in 1969.
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Influence and introductionsThe song is considered to have introduced a new style in songs: the quiet verse/loud chorus form. It was probably the first popular song to use this structure.
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Accolades"I Second That Emotion" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018, and Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 474 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Usage in mediaThe song has found its way into various forms of media, appearing in film soundtracks and TV series such as "The Big Chill", "Platoon", "Queer as Folk" and "American Idol", exposing it to a whole new generation of music fans.
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Different versionsBesides the iconic renditions by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations, the song was covered by several other artists in various genres, including country star Jerry Lee Lewis and punk rock band The Sex Pistols.
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Impact on Music IndustryThe song is often credited with helping to define the Motown Sound with its soulful lyrics, catchy chorus, and infectious rhythm.
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