Your Precious Love
Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye
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Ooh, everyday, there's something new (oh, baby) Honey, to keep me loving you (oh, honey) And with every passing minute Oh baby, so much joy wrapped up in it (sugar) Oh, heaven must have sent you from above Oh, heaven must have sent your precious love Oh, and now, I've got a song to sing Tellin' the world about the joy you bring (sweetheart) And you gave me reason for living And ooh, you taught me You taught me the meaning of giving Oh-oh, heaven must have sent you from above Oh, heaven must have sent your precious love, oh To find a love like yours is rare these days 'Cause you've shown me what happiness is in so many ways I look in the mirror and I'm glad to see Laughter in the eyes where tears used to be What you've given me I could never return (baby) 'Cause there's so much, girl, I've yet to learn And I want to show my appreciation 'Cause when I found you I found a new inspiration Oh-oh, heaven must have sent you from above Oh, heaven must have sent your precious love Oh-oh, heaven must have sent you from above Oh, heaven must have sent your precious love
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13 facts about this song
Legendary Duo"Your Precious Love" is a song recorded by one of the most prominent duos in the history of Motown, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1967 as part of the album "United".
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SongwritersThis classic Motown tune was penned by the legendary songwriting team, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson.
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Chart Performance"Your Precious Love" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot R&B/Soul Singles chart, demonstrating the popularity of this single in the USA.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists in different styles and genres, including Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager, Diana Ross and Eddie Kendricks, and more recently, by Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo.
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Emotional connectionThis song holds a special significance as it reflects the real-life deep friendship and rumored romantic link between Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
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Impact on CareersThe song, like many others performed by Gaye and Terrell, played a significant role in both artists' careers, highlighting their harmonizing abilities and establishing them as a successful vocal pairing.
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Iconic Lyrics"Your Precious Love" is often remembered for its soulful lyrics which encapsulate the theme of intense and devoted love.
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Musical StyleThe song is in the soul genre, featuring a mix of pop-oriented melodies and gospel-style harmonies, which are typical of songs produced by Motown Records in the 1960s.
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Lasting InfluenceThe song influenced many subsequent artists and became a staple of the Motown sound that reshaped American popular music during the mid-20th century.
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TragedyTammi Terrell tragically collapsed on stage into Gaye's arms during a performance and was later diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their hit song, "Your Precious Love," could be seen as a poignant reflection of their deep bond and love for each other.
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Recognition"Your Precious Love" is often recognized as one of the greatest duets of all time, testifying to the enduring impact of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's collaboration.
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RemembranceAfter Terrell's early death, Gaye often performed this song as a duet with the original recording replacing Terrell's parts, in tribute to her. He retired the song from his performance repertoire after 1970, asserting that singing it without Terrell was too painful.
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