Onion Song
Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye
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The world is just a great big onion And pain and fear are the spices that make you cry Oh, baby, and the only way to get rid of this great big onion Is to plant love seeds until it dies, uh-huh Hey world, we got a great big job to do Yeah, we need you And everybody who loves truth Don't you know we've got to clean up this place And reach for a higher goal, yeah, yes we do, now We gotta be headstrong about rightin' the wrong And make a lot more happy songs, oh, oh, baby The world is just a great big onion And I don't care, is the face people like to wear Yes it is now, oh, baby And the only way to get rid of this great big onion Every one single soul's got to do their share Tell about it, baby, whoo So come on, let's knock on every door, whoo Tell them love is the answer Whether they're rich or poor Oh, yeah, now, we don't care what you do How you look, or your status claim, baby No no, because brothers and sisters From now on, is gonna be everyone's name, oh-oh, whoo The world is just a great big onion And pain and fear are the spices that make you cry Yes it is, oh, baby And the only way to get rid of this great big onion Is to plant love seeds Now everybody, got to plant love seeds Come on and plant love seeds Until it dies The world is just a great big onion
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Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"The Onion Song" is a song by the American R&B vocalist Marvin Gaye, which was released in 1969.
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PartnershipThe song included vocals from female artist Tammi Terrell, marking one of the many collaborative works between Gaye and Terrell.
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SongwritersThe songwriters for "The Onion Song" were the famous Motown's production team Ashford & Simpson who had written and produced many songs for Marvin Gaye.
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SymbolsThe song used the analogy of an onion to convey a socio-political message. It suggested that people of various races could come together to change the world.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its controversial message, "The Onion Song" peaked at #9 on the UK Singles chart, showing its popularity in Britain. However, it did not perform well in the United States, only reaching #50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Gaye's PerspectiveMarvin Gaye reportedly did not think highly of "The Onion Song". He found it overly simplistic and 'novelty' in nature.
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Last ReleaseThis song was one of the last singles released by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell before Terrell's death in 1970.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the duo's album "Easy", which was released in September 1969.
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Belated SuccessAlthough "The Onion Song" did not initially perform well in the United States, it gained recognition over time as a soul classic.
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Digital AvailabilityToday, "The Onion Song" is available for streaming on music platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
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