A Love Like Yours
Ike & Tina Turner
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I broke your heart And I made you blue Instead of hurting back You said "I love you" That very day you won my heart And my love for you shall never part You have such an understanding way And I appreciate you need what I say 'Cause a love like yours don't come knock, knock, knock, knocking Knock, knocking everyday Although I treated you bad from the start Without question you gave me your heart No, a love like yours don't come knock, knock, knock, knocking Knock, knocking everyday It's the little things you do Oh, that mean so much So very, very much (Consideration), I never knew That is, until I met you Believe me You made my life complete And I know our love with all of my mind You can believe gonna hold on tight 'Cause a love like yours don't come knock, knock, knock, knocking Knock, knocking everyday No, a love like yours don't come knock, knock, knock, knocking Knock, knocking everyday It's the little things you do That mean so much So very very much (Consideration), No I never knew That is, until I met you Believe me You made my life complete And I know our love with all of my mind You can believe gonna hold on tight 'Cause a love like yours don't come knock, knock, knock, knocking Knock, knocking everyday I said a love like yours, it don't come knocking Knock, knocking everyday I said a love like yours, it don't come, it don't come knocking Knock, knocking everyday 'Cause a love like yours, it don't come knocking
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"A Love Like Yours" was originally recorded by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas in 1963 for Motown Records.
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Cover VersionDusty Springfield performed a cover version of "A Love Like Yours" in 1964 for her album "A Girl Called Dusty."
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Other Notable CoverDuo Ike & Tina Turner also covered the song for their album "Don't Play Me Cheap," which was released in 1963.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the famous Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Dusty Springfield's RecognitionDusty Springfield has been dubbed as UK's female soul singer and is known for discussions of themes that were controversial during the 1960s.
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Different VersionsWhile the original song by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas featured an upbeat rhythm, Springfield's version had a slower tempo. Ike & Tina Turner's rendition took the song back to its original tempo and included Tina Turner's distinctive strong, gritty vocals.
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Ike & Tina Turner's LegacyIke & Tina Turner formed one of the most potent live acts on the R&B circuit during the '60s and early '70s.
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Springfield's VersionDusty Springfield's cover version of "A Love Like Yours" didn't achieve chart success, but it's often cited by fans as one of her best vocal performances.
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Ike & Tina Turner's SuccessIke & Tina Turner didn't have a chart hit with their version of "A Love Like Yours," but their powerful rendition remains a fan favorite.
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Song Influence"A Love Like Yours" through its various renditions has managed to transcend different genres, from classic R&B to soul and pop, highlighting the universality of its lyrics and melody.
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