I Can't Get Next to You
Four Tops, The Temptations
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David: I... Melvin: Can turn a grey sky blue, uh... Melvin: I can make it rain, Whenever I want it to, huh! Paul: I can build a castle From a single grain of sand I can make a ship sail, huh, On dry land Dennis: But my life is incomplete And I'm so blue 'Cause I can't get next to you David: I can't get next to you David: Get next to you... I just can't get next to you Temptations: I can't get next to you babe, I can't get next to you, I... David: Can fly like a bird in the sky Eddie: Hey, I can buy anything That money can buy Temptations: Oh, I... Melvin: I can turn a river Into a ragin' fire Melvin: I can live forever, If I so desire Eddie: Unimportant, are all these things I can do 'Cause I can't get next to you Temptations: I can't get next to you Eddie: No matter what I do Temptations: I can't get next to you, babe Temptations: Wooo, oooh-oooh Wooo, oooh-oooh Chicka boom, chicka boom Chicka boom-boom-boom David: I can turn back the hands of time... You better believe I can Paul: I can make the seasons change Just by a wave of my hand Temptations: Oh, I... Eddie: I can change anything From old to new Paul: The things I want to do the most, I'm unable to do David: Unhappy am I With all the powers I possess Cause girl, you're the key to my happiness Temptations: Can't get next to you 'Cause I can't get... Temptations: Next to you Dennis: Can't you see these tears I'm crying, I can't get uh... Temptations: Next to you Dennis: Girl, it's you that I need... I gotta get... Temptations: Next to you Dennis: Can't you see these tears I'm cryin, I can't get... Temptations: Next to you Dennis: I, I, I, I, I can't get now... Temptations: Next to you Dennis: Girl, you blowin' my mind fade to end
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Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Group Formation"The Temptations" is not a solo artist but a world-renowned Motown vocal group that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960.
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Song OriginThe song "I Can't Get Next to You" was released by these R&B legends in 1969.
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AchievementThe song soared high on the charts, becoming a major hit for The Temptations by reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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CompositionThe song was composed and produced by notable songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. They have worked on this psychedelic soul genre making the song still notable to hear.
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Notable Record LabelThe song was released under the prominent record label "Motown". This label played a significant role in the racial integration of popular music.
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Billboard AchievementIt holds a remarkable achievement of being the second of the group's four singles, which reached Number 1 on the pop charts.
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Distinctive FeatureUnlike many songs of The Temptations, "I Can't Get Next to You" features all members of the group sharing lead vocals.
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Cover VersionsThis track has been covered by various artists including pop duo Tegan and Sara, R&B star Joe, and Gospel duo BeBe & CeCe Winans, demonstrating the enduring popularity and wide appeal of the song.
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Album AppearanceThe song is featured on The Temptations' album "Puzzle People", released in the same year.
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Grammy Hall of FameThis legendary song was certified into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, commendably 30 years after its initial release.
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