I'll Be Doggone
Marvin Gaye
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Well, I'll Be Doggone if I would work all day And I'll Be Doggone if I would bring you my pay But if I ever caught you running around, blowing my money all over this town Then I wouldn't be doggone Hey, Hey! I'd be long gone. Then I wouldn't be doggone (Baby!) I'd be long gone. mm mm Now, hey, hey, hey! I'll be Doggone if you ain't a pretty thing And I'll be Doggone if you ain't warm as a breath of spring And if we live to be a hundred year old, if you ever let that spring turn cold Then I wouldn't be doggone Hey, Hey, Hey! I'd be long gone. Oh, I wouldn't be doggone (Baby) I'd be long gone. mm mm Now, did you hear me? Well, now, what I say oh, believe me. Well, ev'ry woman should try to be whatever her man wants her to be. And I don't want much, all I want from you is for you to be true to me. I'll be Doggone if love ain't a man's best friend Oh, baby, And I'll Be Doggone if you ain't the loving end Though I know you make me feel like nobody could, if I ever found out that you're no good Then I wouldn't be doggone Well, I wouldn't be doggone (Baby!) I'd be long gone. I wouldn't be doggone (gonna catch me a train) Naw, baby, I wouldn't be doggone I wouldn't be doggone (gonna catch me a plane)
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Written by: MARVIN TARPLIN, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"I'll Be Doggone" song was released in 1965 by the iconic singer Marvin Gaye.
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Hit ChartThe song became Marvin Gaye's first million-selling record and his first number-one single on the R&B chart.
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Song's Artists CollaborationInterestingly, this was the first song Marvin Gaye recorded in collaboration with the Motown songwriting team known as 'Holland-Dozier-Holland'.
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Writing CreditAmong the songwriters, we can find Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.
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Instrumental SupportIn this song, 'The Funk Brothers', the accomplished Motown's in-house studio band provided instrumental support.
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Backup VocalsAlongside Marvin Gaye, notable backing vocals were provided by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
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Studio Album"I'll Be Doggone" was featured in Marvin Gaye's seventh studio album, 'Moods of Marvin Gaye,' released in 1966.
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Song RecognitionThe song, “I’ll Be Doggone”, was an instant success, breaking Gaye out of his previous bluesy style and marking the start of his journey to becoming one of Motown's biggest stars.
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Cover VersionsWhile Marvin Gaye's version is the most famous, this song has been covered by several other artists, including the band 'Love Sculpture' and singer 'Terence Trent D'Arby.'
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Live PerformancesMarvin Gaye frequently performed "I'll Be Doggone" live, including during his concert performances in Europe.
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Song Genre“I’ll Be Doggone” is widely considered a classic rhythm and blues song.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under Motown's Tamla label, contributing significantly to the company's rising success during the mid-1960s.
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Reputation"I'll Be Doggone" played an integral part in establishing Marvin Gaye's reputation as a versatile artist who could effortlessly master an array of musical genres and styles.
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