Born Agatha Nathalia Weston in Detroit, Michigan, she was signed to Motown Records in 1961, scoring a minor hit with "Love Me All the Way" (R&B #24, Pop #88). Weston's biggest solo hits with Motown were "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" (R&B #4, Pop #50, 1965, later covered by The Isley Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and The Doobie Brothers, and "Helpless" (R&B #13, Pop #56, 1966, previously recorded by The Four Tops on their Second Album LP). Her biggest claim to fame was singing the classic hit "It Takes Two" with Marvin Gaye in 1966 and her later recording of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing". It was the success of "It Takes Two" that caused Motown to partner Gaye with Tammi Terrell, spawning even more success for the label.
Weston left Motown in 1967 and later sued the label over disputes about royalties. She and her then-husband William "Mickey" Stevenson (former A&R head at Motown) both went to MGM Records. Weston cut a couple of singles for MGM, "I Got What You Need," and "Nobody," which went largely unnoticed due to lack of airplay and promotion. She made an album for the label, This Is America, which included her popular version of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This was released as a single and featured in the movie Wattstax. All the money from the single was donated to the United Negro College Fund.
She recorded several more albums for various labels, Stax/Volt among them, and also made an album of duets with Johnny Nash. None of these recordings charted, and Weston reportedly relocated to Israel, where she worked with young singers.
Weston made a guest appearance on The Bill Cosby Show (1969–1971), in episode #50 in March 1971.
Along with many former Motown artists, she signed with Ian Levine's Motorcity Records in the 1980s, releasing the single "Signal Your Intention", which peaked at #1 in the UK Hi-NRG charts. It was followed by the album Investigate (1990), which included some re-recordings of her Motown hits as well as new material. A second album for the label, Talking Loud (1992), was never released, although all the songs were included on the compilation The Best Of Kim Weston (1996).
Today Weston is a disc jockey on a local Detroit radio station, where she sponsors the summer events at Hart Plaza. She also tours sporadically, often alongside former Motown colleagues Mary Wilson, Martha Reeves and Brenda Holloway. She is also featured on the 2006 four-CD release of the Motortown Revue series. In Cleveland, Ohio On August 17, 2013 Kim Weston was the 1st women to be inducted into The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame.
It Takes Two
Kim Weston Lyrics
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Two can make that dream so real
One can talk about being in love
Two can see how it really feels
One can wish upon a star
Two can make a wish come true, yeah
One can stand alone in the dark
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
Me and you
It just - takes two
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
Make a dream come true
It just takes two
One can have a broken heart
Living in misery
Two can really ease the pain
Like a perfect remedy
One can be alone in a bar
Like an island he's all alone
Two can make just any place
Seem just like bein' at home
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
Me and you
It just takes two
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
To make a dream come true
It just take two
Ooh-ooh
Hoo, hoo-ooh
Hoo, hoo-ooh
Hoo, hoo
Just takes two
Just takes two
Ooh
One can go out to a movie
Looking for a special treat
Two can make that single movie
Something really kind of sweet
Yeah, one can take a walk in the moonlight
Thinking that's it's really nice
But two - walking hand in hand
Is like adding just a pinch of spice (yeah)
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
Me and you
Just takes two
It takes two, baby
It takes two, baby
To make a dream come true
Just takes two
The song "It Takes Two" by Kim Weston is a soulful tune that emphasizes the power of love and companionship. The first two verses of the song claim that having a dream or being in love is one thing, but when two people come together to make those dreams a reality or to experience true love, it's a completely different and more fulfilling experience. The song suggests that two people can make any situation better when they are together, whether it is wishing upon a star or standing in the dark. The chorus emphasizes this point, stating that "it takes two" to make a dream come true.
In the third verse, the song describes how one person can feel alone and broken-hearted, but when two people come together, the pain can be lessened and the loneliness can be eliminated. The song suggests that two people can make any place feel like home, and a single movie can become something sweet when shared with someone special. The last two lines of the song repeat the message of the chorus, saying that "it takes two" to make a dream come true.
The song emphasizes the bond between two people and how they complement one another, and it is a classic example of Motown's distinctive style of soul music. The song was a hit for Weston when it was released in 1966, and it has since been covered by several other artists. It remains a popular love song to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
One can have a dream, baby
Individuals may have aspirations, dear
Two can make that dream so real
However, working together can materialize that vision
One can talk about being in love
One can converse about how it feels to be in affection
Two can see how it really feels
But working together allows you to experience it honestly
One can wish upon a star
A person can desire something by wishing upon a star
Two can make a wish come true, yeah
But by working together, the wish could indeed turn into a reality
One can stand alone in the dark
Individuals may feel lonely or isolated in the darkness
Two can make a light shine through
Collaboration can lead to the light coming through and making everything brighter
It takes two, baby
To accomplish things, we need to work together, darling
Me and you
It's me and you, love
It just - takes two
Two people - that's all it takes!
Make a dream come true
Together, we can realize our dreams
One can have a broken heart
Individuals can experience heartbreak, dear
Living in misery
Living in pain and sadness
Two can really ease the pain
However, together, we can reduce the pain and make it go away
Like a perfect remedy
Like a great cure for our hurt, sweetheart
One can be alone in a bar
A person can feel by themselves in a bar
Like an island he's all alone
Like an island, they feel detached and left out
Two can make just any place
However, with two people present, any location can feel less lonely
Seem just like bein' at home
It can even seem like we are back home because companionship makes us comfortable
Yeah, one can take a walk in the moonlight
Someone can take a walk under the moonlight, yes indeed
Thinking that's it's really nice
Thinking that it's enjoyable and pleasant
But two - walking hand in hand
However, walking together hand in hand with another is simply breathtaking
Is like adding just a pinch of spice (yeah)
It's like adding a little spice to our life and making it that much more exciting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sylvia Moy, William Stevenson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@l.angellove15
CONGRATULATIONS TO MOTOWN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION
ALONG WITH THE LATE AND GREAT MARVIN GAYE AND MS. KIM WESTON
ANOTHER SONGBIRD THAT SANG
THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG AND DUET
"IT TAKES TWO" SOMETHING VERY
SPECIAL I HAVEN'T HEARD IN A
WHILE AND ALWAYS WORTHWHILE TO ENDURE MORE OF THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE WHEN IT COMES
TO GREAT ENTERTAINMENT WITH
ALL THOSE AMAZING
"MOTOWN SOUNDS" GENUINE CLASSICS HIT SONGS, BUT
MS. KIM WESTON CONTINUES
TO WORK WITH MOTOWN RECORD COMPANY AND LABEL
@latoniawilliams3122
Love this song, it never gets old
@lindamayfield228
This song is 61 years old and good as ever!
@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036
It was released in May 1966 - as of 2023, it's been around for 57 years.
@Wolfsky9
Kim Weston--------unsung 7 forgotten, may well have been THE most talented female to ever sing at Motown. Lord knows, she was also drop-dead, gorgeous.---------WolfSky9, 75 y/o
@icyshack5946
Just saw this. Think your right when you put all the female singers at Motown together.
@gregoryingram7561
God! That man was blessed and cursed at the same time, blessed with good looks, talented, warm personality, humble/cursed by the jealousy of his own father that would take his life.
@sandrajones6968
So so sad. I guess we'll never understand why life goes a certain way sometimes. I was listening to the song and shaking my head. So charismatic, with talent just oozing out of him. I never got a chance to see him performing live. I hope his soul is at peace. ❤
@landho1
Been married for 25 years and I play this song for my wife. I love you babe!
@williamrfornicola7741
12 years old and I was out there, on the dance floor doin' it. 72 now and the rhythm is still inside.
@liagarden
I was sweet 16! Dancing The Lindy! Searched this out today to send to my son & his wife for their 4th anniversary! They are so perfect together! Two can make the dream come true!