Get Ready
The Temptations
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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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Written by: William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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11 facts about this song
Original Artist"Get Ready" was originally recorded by The Temptations in 1966.
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SongwriterThe 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.
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Motown PremiereThe song was the last single from The Temptations to be produced by Smokey Robinson.
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Chart SuccessWhen 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.
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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)".
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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.
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Album and Song LengthThe 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.
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Rare Earth's SuccessRare 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.
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Earning GoldRare Earth’s rendition of "Get Ready" paved its way for the band's first certified “Gold” record for selling millions of copies.
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Different SoundOne 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.
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The Song TodayEven 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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