I'm Still Waiting
Diana Ross & the Supremes, Diana Ross, The Temptations
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Listen baby, ain't no mountain high Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough, baby If you need me call me, no matter where you are No matter how far Don't worry, baby Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry You don't need to worry 'Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enough Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough To keep me from getting to you, babe Remember the day I set you free I told you you could always count on me, darlin' (yeah, baby) From that day on, I made a vow I'll be there when you want me Some way, some how 'Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enough Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough To keep me from getting to you, babe (Oh no, darlin') No wind, no rain Or winter's cold can stop me, baby (Oh no) 'Cause you are my goal If you're ever in trouble I'll be there on the double Just send for me, oh baby My love is alive Way down in my heart Although we are miles apart If you ever need a helping hand I'll be there on the double Just as fast as I can Don't you know that there Ain't no mountain high enough Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough To keep me from getting to you, babe Don't you know that there Ain't no mountain high enough Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough
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Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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9 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "I'm Still Waiting" was released by Diana Ross on July 9, 1971, as a single from her solo debut 1970 album titled "Diana Ross."
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Peak Chart PositionDespite its success in the UK, "I'm Still Waiting" did not enjoy the same level of popularity in the US. The song peaked at Number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number 40 on Billboard's R&B chart.
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Surprise HitThe song's success in the UK was somewhat accidental. BBC Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn, who had picked the song off the album and made it popular on his radio show, was credited for turning the track into a hit.
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Sales"I'm Still Waiting" was certified as a Gold record in the UK after selling over 500,000 copies.
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Song Theme and DetailsThe song is a heartfelt ballad about unrequited love, featuring lyrics about a woman waiting for the man she loves to return her affections.
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Song Writer and Production"I'm Still Waiting" was written and produced by renowned Motown songwriter and producer, Deke Richards.
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Covers and InterpretationsThe song was covered by several artists over the years, including Delroy Wilson (1971), Jimmy London (1972), and Phil Collins (2010).
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Re-issueTo coincide with the release of Diana Ross's Greatest Hits album in 1976, "I'm Still Waiting" was re-issued and reached the UK Top 50.
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Music VideoA black-and-white music video, having scenes from childhood to adolescence including sadness and happiness, was produced for "I'm Still Waiting", which added more meaning to the song.
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