If I Could Build My Whole World Around You

About If I Could Build My Whole World Around You

"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" is a popular song recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 and released in November 14, 1967. Written by Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, and Vernon Bullock, the single was Gaye & Terrell's third single together and the second to go Top Ten on both the Pop and R&B charts of Billboard, peaking at number ten and number two, respectively. The duo's vocals go back and forth as they described what could be if either was able to "build a world" around their loved one. It was one of few songs that set the duo apart from other R&B duos of the time. In time, this song among other legendary duets by the two soul icons would become the landmark for R&B duets to this day. The song was also one of the few songs that was written by someone other than Ashford & Simpson, who had written several hit songs for the duo. Marc Broussard covered this song for his 2007 album SOS: Save Our Soul. Swedish Pop Idol winner Agnes Carlsson covered this song with Erik Hassle in 2009 for her UK debut album Dance Love Pop. more »

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1991

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(boy) if I could build my whole world around you, 
Darling, first I'd put heaven by your side.
Pretty flowers would grow where ever you walk, honey,
And over your head would be the bluest sky.
Then I'd take ev'ry drop of rain, and wash all your troubles away.
I'd have the whole world wrapped up in you, darling,
And that would be alright.
 
(girl) if I could build my whole world around you,
I'd make your eyes the morning sun.
I'd put so much love where there is sorrow,
I'd put joy where there's never been none.
Then I'd give my love to you, 
For you to keep for the rest of your life.
And happiness would surely be ours, 
And that would be alright.
 
(boy) if I could build my whole world around you,
I'd give you the greatest gift any woman could possess.
 
(girl) and I'd step into this world you created,
And give you a true love and tenderness.
And there'd be something new with ev'ry tomorrow
To make this world better as days go by.
 
(boy) that is if I could build my whole world around you.
(girl) if I could build my whole world around you,
(both) that would be all right. oh yeah
 
(boy) that is if I could build my whole world around you.
(girl) if I could build my whole world around you,
(both) that would be all right. Oh yeah

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Tammi Terrell

Tammi Terrell (born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery; April 29, 1945 — March 16, 1970) was an American recording artist, best known as a star singer for Motown Records during the 1960s, most notably for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye. more »

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