Get Ready

The Temptations

About Get Ready

"Get Ready" is a Motown song written by Smokey Robinson, which resulted in two hit records for the label: a U. S. No. 29 version by The Temptations in 1966, and a U. S. No. 4 version by Rare Earth in 1970. It is significant for being the last song Robinson wrote and produced for the Temptations, due to a deal Berry Gordy made with Norman Whitfield, that if "Get Ready" did not meet with the expected degree of success, then Whitfield's song, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", would get the next release, which resulted in Whitfield more or less replacing Robinson as the group's producer.  


Year:
1990
2:36
63 
#1

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I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
(You're alright)
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real 
I say that you do 
(You're outta sight)
So fee fi fo fum
 
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready 
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
I'm on my way
Get ready, 'cause here I come
 
If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you
(It's alright)
The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you
(It's outta sight)
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum
 
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready 
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
Get ready 'cause here I come
I'm on my way
Get ready 'cause here I come
Get ready
 
All my friends shouldn't want you to I understand it
(Be alright)
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
(Be outta sight)
So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum
 
Look out baby 'cause here I come
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready 
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come
Get ready, 'cause here I come
I'm on my way
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy

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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: William Robinson Jr.

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11 facts about this song

Original Artist
"Get Ready" was originally recorded by The Temptations in 1966.
Songwriter
The song was written by Smokey Robinson, who was a member of "The Miracles," another Motown group. Smokey Robinson served as the band's chief songwriter and producer.
Motown Premiere
The song was the last single from The Temptations to be produced by Smokey Robinson.
Chart Success
When the Temptations released "Get Ready" in 1966, it shot to number one on the R&B charts and number 29 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
Iconic Introduction - The song is known for its iconic opening
"I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do (you're alright)".
Rare Earth's Cover
"Get Ready" was covered by Rare Earth, a rock band. Their version of "Get Ready" was a lot different than The Temptations' version.
Album and Song Length
The version of "Get Ready" by Rare Earth is notably longer than the original. It runs a full 21 minutes and 30 seconds in its album version and was the band's only top 5 single.
Rare Earth's Success
Rare Earth's cover version of "Get Ready" was their first recording for Motown and their version was a hit in the United States, peaking at number four.
Earning Gold
Rare Earth’s rendition of "Get Ready" paved its way for the band's first certified “Gold” record for selling millions of copies.
Different Sound
One interesting fact about Rare Earth's cover of "Get Ready" is that it breathed new life into the song by giving it a '70s rock 'n roll vibe, very different from The Temptations' R&B original. It starts with a long instrumental introduction and features an extended guitar solo.
The Song Today
Even after five decades, "Get Ready" remains popular and is frequently used in film, television, and advertising to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

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