Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

Barry White

About Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" is a song written, produced and recorded by Barry White for his second album, Stone Gon' (1973). In June 1973, it was released as the first single in the United States and reached number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a gold record. In Europe, it was issued in early 1974 and peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.


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Baby, baby, baby, baby

Uh
Oh baby
Oh baby (keep on)
My baby (keep on doin' it)
(Right on) mm-mm-mm
(Right on doin' it)
You got it together (baby, keep on)
Oh, you got it together baby (right on)
(Keep on doin' it) gotta get it baby, oh, gotta get it
Mm-hmm (my, my, baby, keep on)
I swear you got it together baby (keep on, keep on)

Whatever, whatever
Girl, I'll do it
Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll see you through it

I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can
Gonna give you all of me as much as you can stand
Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do
I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too

'Cause I found what the world is searching for
Here, right here, my dear
I don't have to look no more
And all my days
I've hoped and I've prayed
For someone just like you
Make me feel the way you do

Never, never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
Not the way I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick
I'm gonna stay right here with you
And do all the things you want me to

Whatever you want
Girl, you got it
And whatever you need
I don't want to see you without it

You've given me much more than words could ever say
And oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day
I don't know just how to say all the things I feel
I just know that I love you so and it gives me such a thrill

'Cause I found what this world is searching for
Here, right here, my dear
I don't have to look no more
And all my days
I've hoped and I've prayed
For someone just like you
Make me feel the way you do

I'm never, never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
Stop the way I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick
Gonna stay right here with you
Do all the things you want me to

Whoa, I'm never gonna give you up
I'm never, ever gonna stop
All the things I feel about you
Girl, I just can't live without you
I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause
Quittin' just ain't my shtick

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Barry White

Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ((1944-09-12)September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003(2003-07-04)), was an American composer and singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Barry White

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" by Barry White is a typical representation of the Soul, Disco, and R&B genres.
Album Fact
The song is included in Barry White's album, "Stone Gon,'" which was released in 1973.
Chart Performance
"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" reached number 2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number 7 on the pop singles chart in the United States.
Songwriter Information
The song was written and produced by Barry White himself, thus showcasing his multi-talented contributions to the music industry.
Critical Acclaim
"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" is considered one of Barry White's classics, regularly played on old school R&B / Soul radio stations.
Song Duration
The extended album cut is noted for its length and grandeur, clocking in at around 7 minutes and 57 seconds.
Musical Composition
The song is known for its intimate and sultry vibe, filled with string arrangements and a bassline that would become hallmarks of Barry White's sound.
Cover Versions
"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" has been covered and sampled by several artists throughout the years, emphasizing its influential impact.
Award Recognition
In 1974, the song helped Barry White earn a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Legacy
More than 40 years since its release, "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" remains a staple in R&B music, often used in movies and TV shows to evoke the era of the '70s.
Pop Culture Usage
The song was featured in some popular films like "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," establishing itself further within pop culture.
Alternate Versions
The song has a shorter version that was edited for radio play, which is around 4 minutes and 50 seconds long.
Commercial Success
“Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” helped Barry White’s album “Stone Gon’” to reach No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B album chart.
Video Release
The video for "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" was released in the early 70s, cementing Barry White's image as a sensual, intimate performer.
UK Chart Fact
While it performed excellently on the U.S. charts, "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" fared less well in the U.K., peaking at No. 14 on the singles chart.

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