It's Growing

The Temptations

About It's Growing

"It's Growing" is a 1965 hit single by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Pete Moore and produced by Robinson, the song was a top 20 pop single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, on which it peaked at number 18. On Billboard's R&B singles chart, "It's Growing" peaked at number 3. This single was the follow-up to "My Girl", which was the first to feature David Ruffin as the Temptations new lead singer. Ruffin, as the song's narrator, tells his lover that his love for her keeps on growing each and every day, giving several comparations to illustrate how much it grows. The song starts with a toy piano playing before the drums kick start the song, going into mid-tempo dance number. Motown had hoped to repeat the success of the previous single by giving "It's Growing" a somewhat similar sound but with a bigger orchestration and adding The Andantes for additional backing vocals. This single, the second from The Temptations Sing Smokey, would be backed by the Eddie Kendricks-led cover of The Miracles' "What Love Has Joined Together." While not as successful as the previous single, it still made the Top 20 in the Pop charts, continuing Robinson's reign as the group's main producer. 


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Like a snowball rolling down the side of a snow covered hill, it's growing
Like the size of a fish that the man claims broke his reel, it's growing
Like a rosebud blooming in the warm of the summer sun, it's growing
Like the tale by the time it's been told by more than one, woo, it's growing

Everyday it grows a little more than it was the day before
My love for you just grows and grows
Oh, how it grows and it grows
And where it's gonna stop I'm sure, nobody knows

(Hey, hey, hey, nobody knows)
How it grows, and it grows, and it grows
(Nobody knows) woo, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Nobody knows, it grows, it grows, where is it gonna stop)

Woo, like a need in a guy to see his girl
When she's gone away, it's growing
Like the sadness in his little heart
When he knows that she's gone to stay, woo, it growing

Everyday it grows a little more than it was the day before
My love for you just grows and grows
Oh, how it grows and it grows
And where it's gonna stop I'm sure, nobody knows

(Hey, hey, hey, nobody knows) it gets a little wider
(Nobody knows) oh, it gets a little stronger
(Hey, hey, hey) the feeling for each kiss, baby
(Hey, hey, hey) oh, it lasts a little longer, yeah
(Hey, hey, hey) oh, so much oh, so much
Can't you see it's growing, baby
It grows, and it grows, and it grows, and it grows

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »

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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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12 facts about this song

The Song's Origin
"It's Growing" is a hit single recorded by The Temptations. This song was written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Pete Moore and produced by Robinson.
The Temptations Recording
When The Temptations recorded "It's Growing," they were a popular male vocal group on the Motown label. The song was released in March 1965.
Chart Success
"It's Growing" reached the number 18 spot on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart, and the number 3 spot on Billboard's Rhythm and Blues Singles chart.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "It's Growing" describe a man's realization of his deepening love for his partner, equating this love with natural phenomena like a snowball rolling down a hill, rain falling from the sky, and the leaves growing on trees.
Elements of the Song
The song is noteworthy for its dramatic use of the vocal range of the group's members, with all five Temptations participating in the lead vocals.
Album Appearance
"It's Growing" appears on The Temptations' album "The Temptin' Temptations," released in 1965.
Cover Versions
There have been several notable cover versions of "It's Growing," including renditions by artists like Otis Redding, Kate Taylor, Bobby Taylor, and Terence Trent D'Arby.
The Miracles' Involvement
Despite the song being identified closely with The Temptations, it was actually composed by members of The Miracles, who, at the time, were Motown's top songwriter-producer team.
B-Side of the Record
The B-side of the "It's Growing" single features the song "What Love Has Joined Together."
Transition of Sound
"It's Growing" helped cement The Temptations' transition from doo-wop to psychedelic soul, influencing their sound and style for the rest of the decade.
Commercial Success
Despite not reaching number one, "It's Growing" has still been classified as a successful Motown hit, contributing to the commercial success of "The Temptin' Temptations" album.
Legacy
Over the years, "It's Growing" remains one of The Temptations' most popular and enduring songs, continuously played on oldies radio stations and used on many Motown and Temptations compilation albums.

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