Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.
Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-makingโbut creatively restrictiveโMotown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.
During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.
You're A Wonderful One
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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That being near you is all I'm living for
You show me more kindness in little ways
Than I've ever known in all my days
Tell me we'll stay together
Let me love you forever
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
In you there is a rare quality
Your love, baby, it means the world
For me you're always concerned
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
My darlin', you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
But your love, you're always around
Words of confidence you speak to me
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
It makes my life a little bit brighter
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
In Marvin Gaye's "You're a Wonderful One," he expresses his deep appreciation and love for his partner. He begins by admiring her, saying that simply being near her is enough for him to feel fulfilled. He notes that her small acts of kindness mean more to him than anything else he's experienced in his life. Gaye then asks her to stay with him forever, proclaiming his love for her.
The second half of the song continues in this same vein. Gaye notes that his partner possesses a rare quality, which he defines as her love for him. She is always concerned about him and asks for nothing in return. Gaye feels as though she is more than he deserves, and he is grateful for her. He ends the song by saying that sometimes he feels up, and sometimes he feels down, but his partner's love for him is unwavering, and it makes his life brighter.
The lyrics to "You're a Wonderful One" are a testament to the power of love and gratitude. Gaye's words convey a deep appreciation for his partner, and the song is a celebration of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You are so wonderful
You are an exceptional person and I admire you.
That being near you is all I'm living for
Your presence brings me happiness and makes my life worth living.
You show me more kindness in little ways
You express your care in subtle ways, which means a lot to me.
Than I've ever known in all my days
I have never experienced such compassion and love before meeting you.
Tell me we'll stay together
Please assure me that we will remain together and our relationship will flourish.
Let me love you forever
I want to love you forever and be devoted to you always.
Cause you're a wonderful one
You truly are a marvelous person and I am grateful to know you.
In you there is a rare quality
You possess a unique characteristic that sets you apart from others.
Your love, baby, it means the world
Your love has the utmost importance and makes everything else pale in comparison.
For me you're always concerned
You have a genuine interest in my well-being and are always there for me.
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
You selflessly love me without expecting anything in return.
You're really more than I deserve
I feel lucky to have you because you are too good for me.
From my heart I mean these words
These words are coming from the bottom of my heart and are completely sincere.
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
My moods can vary, but you are always supportive and understanding.
But your love, you're always around
Despite my fluctuating emotions, your love and presence never leave my side.
Words of confidence you speak to me
You have a way of saying exactly what I need to hear to feel better about myself and my life.
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
Your physical affection shows me how much you care and further brightens my day.
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
Your support makes my problems feel more manageable and less overwhelming.
It makes my life a little bit brighter
Your love and care bring joy and lightness into my life.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND
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Abul Sharif
Lyrics
You are so wonderful
That being near you is all I'm living for
You show me more kindness in little ways
Than I've ever known in all my days
Tell me we'll stay together
Let me love you forever
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
(From now on, backing vocals: "Wonderful one")
In you there is a rare quality
Your love, baby, it means the world
For me you're always concerned
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
My darlin', you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
But your love, you're always around
Words of confidence you speak to me
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
It makes my life a little bit brighter
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Songwriters: Edward Jr. Holland / Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1964 {May 23rd} Marvin Gaye performed "You're A Wonderful One"* and "Try It Baby" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'...
And both songs peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart, "You're A Wonderful One" for two weeks on April 12th, 1964 and "Try It Baby" for one week on July 19th, 1964...
Both records made the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, "You're A Wonderful One" at #3 and "Try It Baby" at #6...
Between 1962 and 2005 the Washington, DC native had sixty-three records on the Hot R&B Singles chart, thirty-eight made the Top 10 with thirteen reaching #1, plus an additional seven peaked at #2...
Twenty-one of his sixty-three charted records were duets; twelve with Tammi Terrell, five with Diana Ross, and two each with Mary Wells and Kim Weston...
And he had one charted record as a member of a quartet, "Pops, We Love You (A Tribute to Father)", with Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder...
Sadly, Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. passed away on April 1st, 1984, one day before his 45th birthday...
May he R.I.P.
* Some internet sites claim he did performed "You're A Wonderful One" on the May 23rd, 1964 'Bandstand' show, some say maybe he did???
L. ANGEL LOVE
I JUST LOVE THESE GREAT GOLDEN MEMORIES BECAUSE
THOSE FUNK BROTHERS JUST
MADE IT HAPPEN FOR ALL THOSE GREAT FABULOUS
RECORDING ARTIST AND
WAS UNIVERSAL TO ANYONE
WITH RAW TALENT SUCH AS
"THE PRINCE OF R&B"
WOW HOW MUCH CAN I SAY
ABOUT MOTORCITY'S FINEST
GREAT MUSIC PRODUCER LIKE
THE 2 ORIGINAL MASTER KINGS
THAT PRODUCED THOSE AMAZING MOTOWN SOUNDS
AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES AND THEY ARE
MR. BARRY GORDY AND
MR. SMOKEY ROBINSON
THEY JUST PICK ME UP AND TAKE ME AWAY FROM THOSE
SAD BITTER TEARS
THEN ERASE AWAY MY PAIN
THAT'S ABOUT TO DRIVE ME
INSANE,
BUT MARVIN GAYE'S GOLDEN CLASSIC HITS SETTING THE PACE WITH "WONDERFUL ONE"
"PRIDE AND JOY" ALONG SO MANY OTHER GREATS FROM
THOSE GREAT MASTERPIECE
FROM THOSE AMAZING
"MOTOWN SOUNDS"
FROM THAT PAIN AND SADNESS OF LONELINESS
Domonique Ayers
THE FUNK BROTHERS MUSIC IS SO
AMAZING W/GREAT HARMONY
THAT CREATES ALL OF MOTOWN
ARTIST SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC EVER TO DOMINATE
THE MUSIC BILLBOARD CHARTS
THE BEST EVER CREATED,
THAT ALSO PROVIDES GREAT
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR ALL THEIR MUSIC CONNOISSEURS.
Domonique Ayers
C O N G R A T U L A T I O NS
MOTOWN AND HAPPY
60th ANNIVERSARY & IN MEMORY OF
THE LATE AND GREAT MARVIN GAYE
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE HIGHLY MISSED FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL CLASSICS HIT
SONGS. MARVIN GAYE R.I.P.....
Domonique Ayers
NOW THIS CLASSIC HIT SONG TAKES ME TO THOSE RENT PARTIES AND OUR NEIGHBORS AND MR. HOUSTON
DOUGHTY THAT WAS PARALYZED IN HIS WHEELCHAIR ANOTHER NEIGHBOR THAT WOULD PLAY HIS
GUITAR TO THIS SONG & ME ALONG W/MY 2 SIBLINGS WAS ALWAYS IN OUR BEDROOMS & WAS SUPPOSED
TO HAVE BEEN SLEEPING & W/ GREAT LIKE THIS IS WHAT KEPT US AWAKE WE WAS LOVING ALL
THE MOTOWN FAMILY ARTIST INCLUDING CURTIS MAYFIELD
AND SOME TIMES ANNA WOULD
GET US WHEN CURTIS MAYFIELD SONGS WAS ON TO SHOW HER FRIENDS SOME OF THE LATEST
DANCES AND THE SONG
"WE'RE A WINNER CAME ON WE WAS
THE DANCE CALL THE 4 CORNERS..
WOW THIS SONG HAS ME CRYING TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE THOSE WAS
SUCH GOLDEN MEMORIES THAT I'LL
NEVER FORGET YES "WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLE" SO FUN AND ENJOYABLE W/
VERY FEW WORRIES OF THE DAY,
WELL AT LEAST GROWING UP BACK
THEN AND EVEN AS A YOUNG CHILDREN WE A GOT ALONG AND
THERE WAS A MULTICULTURAL GROUP OF FAMILIES IN
THE "JEFFRIES PROJECTS"
YES THEY WERE UNDER THE SAME
MANAGEMENT COMPANY EXCEPT WE WERE ON THE WESTSIDE OF TOWN.
WELL ENOUGH OF MEMORY LANE I GOTTA CONTINUE THIS ONE GREAT
PARTY CELEBRATION FOR MORE OF
M O T O W N'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
AND WITH "THE PRINCE OF R&B"
CELEBRATION.
Dick Kline
Marvelous Marvin Gaye was a true original. He gave us great music and made it look easy.
S. Gallagher
Marvin's music always made the room happier. That's a legacy.
Landon Osiris
Florence Ballard sounds perfect on the back ups. Compliments Marvinโs lead so well.
Marilyn Crutchfield
I love all Marvin's songs๐๐๐
Imani M
Marvin Gaye was such a wonderful one! ๐๐ถ Wonderful singer, performer and human being! This is a wonderful song
happypenskip
Such a good song, can't help move to it.
Abul Sharif
Lyrics
You are so wonderful
That being near you is all I'm living for
You show me more kindness in little ways
Than I've ever known in all my days
Tell me we'll stay together
Let me love you forever
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
(From now on, backing vocals: "Wonderful one")
In you there is a rare quality
Your love, baby, it means the world
For me you're always concerned
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
My darlin', you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
But your love, you're always around
Words of confidence you speak to me
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
It makes my life a little bit brighter
Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Songwriters: Edward Jr. Holland / Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland
Melvin Thomas
One backup singer Florence Balard!!! ๐ Great, I Love it!!!
Marcel Smith
This is music and how you express yourself to your loved one!
kavin ballard
The first time i heard this song i fell in love with it.. Marvin Gaye is a legend