Get Ready
Rare Earth
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Never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do (You're alright) Whenever I'm asked what makes my dreams real I tell 'em you do (You're outta sight) Well twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum Look out baby 'cause here I come I'm bringing you a love that's true Get ready, get ready Start makin' love to you Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin') Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way) Get ready, 'cause here I come You wanna' play hide and seek with love, let me remind you You're alright Lovin' you're gonna' miss, and the time it takes to find you You're outta' sight Well fee fi, fo fo fum Look out baby, now here I come I'm bringing you a love that's true Get ready, get ready Start makin' love to you Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin') Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way) Get ready, 'cause here I come Baby all my freedoms should you want me to I think I'll understand You're alright Hope I get to you before they do, 'cause that's how I planned it You're outta sight Well twiddley dee, twiddley dum Look out baby now here I come I'm bringing you a love that's true Get ready, get ready Start makin' love to you Get ready, get ready (don't you know I'm comin') Get ready, 'cause here I come (on my way) Get ready, 'cause here I come
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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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