I Can't Get Next to You
The Temptations
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I, my, my, my, my Oh I, Can turn the gray sky blue, I You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah Girl you're the key to my happiness and I (I can't get next to you, babe ) (I can't get next to you) I've trying a long time (I can't get next to you, babe) (I can't get next you) I don't know what to do I, Oh I, I, oh Lord I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl 'Cause girl your the key cause (I can't get next to you babe) (I can't get next to you) (I can't get next to you babe) (I can't get next to you) Let me tell that I can turn back the hands of time, You better believe I can, oh I You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today 'Cause girl, you see, I (Can't get next to you babe) I've been trying a long time (I can't get next to you) Oh somebody oughta help me (I can't get next to you, babe) Let me, let me go (I can't get next to you) Let me I, Lord I've been working on it, baby I've been thinking about it Oh I But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it And I, I don't just know what to say about it
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Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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10 facts about this song
Group Formation"The Temptations" is not a solo artist but a world-renowned Motown vocal group that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960.
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Song OriginThe song "I Can't Get Next to You" was released by these R&B legends in 1969.
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AchievementThe song soared high on the charts, becoming a major hit for The Temptations by reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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CompositionThe song was composed and produced by notable songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. They have worked on this psychedelic soul genre making the song still notable to hear.
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Notable Record LabelThe song was released under the prominent record label "Motown". This label played a significant role in the racial integration of popular music.
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Billboard AchievementIt holds a remarkable achievement of being the second of the group's four singles, which reached Number 1 on the pop charts.
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Distinctive FeatureUnlike many songs of The Temptations, "I Can't Get Next to You" features all members of the group sharing lead vocals.
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Cover VersionsThis track has been covered by various artists including pop duo Tegan and Sara, R&B star Joe, and Gospel duo BeBe & CeCe Winans, demonstrating the enduring popularity and wide appeal of the song.
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Album AppearanceThe song is featured on The Temptations' album "Puzzle People", released in the same year.
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Grammy Hall of FameThis legendary song was certified into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, commendably 30 years after its initial release.
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