Come Get to This

Marvin Gaye

About Come Get to This

"Come Get to This" is a song written and recorded by American recording artist Marvin Gaye. It was released as the second single off Gaye's album, Let's Get It On following the success of the title track. Recording sessions for the song first occurred in 1970 when Gaye worked on the song in a demo format while he made What's Going On. Gaye then shelved the recording for three years before revisiting it as he began assessing the track listing for Let's Get It On. The song was remixed and edited at Motown's Hollywood-based recording studios in 1973. The song's composition and record production was inspired by the Motown Sound of the 1960s and the lyrics reflected a man's joy over the return of an old lover. The strong response from Motown executives upon hearing the song prompted the label to issue the song as the second single as a possible follow-up hit to "Let's Get It On". The song found major success though modestly compared to "Let's Get It On", reaching #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Hot Soul Singles chart, selling over a quarter million copies. Gaye performed the song while appearing on Soul Train in 1974. The musician performed the song in its original sound during his 1974-1975 United States tour. Midway through the 1970s, Gaye altered the song as a warm-up to "Let's Get It On" performing it in a seductive blues-oriented style. This alteration would continue to be used until his final US tour in 1983. During a rehearsal of his Belgium concert in 1981, Gaye performed the song in its original version on piano. 


Year:
2006
3:33
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Girl, you've been gone away a real long time
Now I really went out of my mind
I miss your lovin' when you left, baby you did
Ah baby, come here, let me caress you
Ah ah baby your letters, ah tell me what you missed
Come here, sugar, and get to this
Ah baby, I want you here
I want to do something freaky to you
I want you to feel just what I felt ah 
Ah baby, come get to this

Ooo remember, baby, how you made me feel just like a king
Ah, I've been waiting
I'm ready for you to start doin' the things
I'm trying to blow your mind
You're so fine, so petite, oh candy sweet
Ah, I've been waiting
Come here, baby, get to this

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Sweet love, sweet love, oh so good
Get back here from the depths, we have to get back
Oh, nothin's changed, you're still sweet as the mornin' rain
Girl, I'm standin' ready to
Love you, babe, make it good to you

Ooo I need your love
Don't make me wait, I can't wait
Oh I'm so impatient for your love
Come here, sweet sweet baby, get to this

Girl, I know you've been gone a long time
You nearly blew my mind, baby
Girl, you've been gone for so long
I'm so glad, glad that you call me your baby
Oooo-eeee-oooo

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Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr., was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned more than two decades. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he was the son of a storefront minister of a local Pentecostal church sect and grew up singing gospel in church revivals as a young child. Gaye branched out into secular music as a teenager, joining the doo-wop group The Marquees, after returning from an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, before the group was hired by Harvey Fuqua to be Harvey & The Moonglows. Following the band's separation in 1960, Gaye began working as a session drummer for the Detroit music label, Anna, before signing with Motown Records in 1961, adding an "e" to his s… more »

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Written by: Marvin Gaye

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5 facts about this song

Marvin Gaye" Version
Marvin Gaye, the Prince of Motown, originally released "Come Get to This" in 1973. It was the second single from his highly acclaimed album, "Let's Get It On". - Gaye's version of "Come Get to This" reached number 21 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
Nancy Wilson" Version
Nancy Wilson, the Grammy award-winning artist, covered "Come Get to This" in her album "Come Get to This" that was released in 1975. - Wilson's remarkable way of emotive singing injected a unique jazz feel into "Come Get to This," solidifying her position as one of the prominent figures in the music scene.
Joe" Version
Joe Thomas, better known by his stage name Joe, covered "Come Get to This" in 2019. He is a seven-time Grammy nominee. - Joe's soulful R&B reinterpretation of "Come Get to This" brought a fresh take to the classic song, as he incorporated his signature sensual and melodic sound.
Miscellaneous Facts
Despite being covered by different artists, "Come Get to This" still retains its significance in the music industry. It is often revered for its soulful lyrics and romantic undertones, which have been reinterpreted by various artists throughout time. - The song was also majorly featured in the Marvin Gaye biopic film, "Sexual Healing."
Song Reception
Each rendition of "Come Get to This" has received positive responses from music critics and fans alike, attesting to the timelessness of the song. - The lyrical depth and emotional resonance of the song in all its versions continue to influence musicians and audiences, further cementing "Come Get to This" as one of Marvin Gaye's most enduring tracks.

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