In the mid-60s, Terrell released a series of minor R&B chart hits, among them "I Can't Believe You Love Me", "Come On and See Me", and "This Old Heart of Mine" (putting on her own spin on The Isley Brothers' classic). In 1967, she was selected to replace Kim Weston as Marvin Gaye's recording partner, with Gaye being one of Motown's biggest singer-songwriters and being hungry to try more. This teaming produced Gaye's most successful duets, and the pair issued a stream of hit singles between 1967 and 1969. Tracks such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "You're All I Need To Get By" epitomized their style, as Gaye and Terrell wove around each other's voices, creating an aura of romance and eroticism that led to persistent (yet false) rumors that they were in a secret relationship.
Being such close friends and strong admirers of each other's talents, the partnership's non-singles and b-side releases have attracted critical praise as well, with many commenting that both of them sing like passionate actors on a stage totally into their roles. Most of the Gaye/Terrell duets were crafted by two songwriting/production teams: Ashford & Simpson and Harvey Fuqua & Johnny Bristol. Though productions could be intense, given the number of talented musicians in one space at one time, the duo recorded track after track. Yet it all would come to a sudden end soon.
While on tour with Gaye in Virginia during the summer of 1967, Terrell fainted onstage. She was diagnosed as suffering from a brain tumor, much to the shock of her and her friends. Despite a series of major operations over the next three years, her health steadily weakened to the point that she could barely sing. By 1969, Terrell was too weak to perform in public or in the studio, and the duo's co-producer, Valerie Simpson, subbed for Terrell on many of the duo's final recordings. Ironically, one of these tracks, called "The Onion Song", proved to be the most successful of the Gaye/Terrell singles in the U.K.
Tammi Terrell died on March 16, 1970. Her burial service attracting thousands of mourners, including many of her Motown colleagues, numerous musicians in Motown and elsewhere felt shocked. Over the years since, her work with Gaye has proved deeply influential on many later soul and rnb artists. As well, Marvin Gaye's spiritual wanderings and self-reflection upon the passing of such a beloved friend proved a significant life event, and he would soon release his critically acclaimed 'What's Going On' album soon afterward.
Official Motown artist page: http://classic.motown.com/artist_pages/marvin-gaye-tammi-terrell/
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Lyrics
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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 have to worry
'Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enoughAin'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, darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way, somehow
Oh baby, now 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, darling
No wind, no rain
Or winter's cold can stop me, baby, no, no, baby
'Cause you are my goal
If you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby, ha
My love is alive (woo)
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
And 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'tcha know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
The song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell is an uplifting anthem about the power of love and devotion. In the lyrics, the singers express their willingness to do anything to be there for their partner, no matter what obstacles they may face. No mountain, valley or river can keep them from reaching their loved one.
The song starts with the singers reassuring their partner that they are always there for them. They urge them to call their name if they need anything, no matter where they are or how far away. They promise to come running and be there in a hurry. The chorus emphasizes their commitment to their partner, declaring that nothing can keep them from getting to their loved one.
In the next verse, the singers recall the day when they set their partner free. They reassured them that they could always count on them and that they would be there when they needed them. They made a vow to always be there for their loved one, no matter what. The second chorus repeats the message that nothing can keep them from reaching their loved one. The song ends with a declaration of the singer's love and their promise to be there at a moment's notice when their partner needs them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen baby, ain't no mountain high
Hey there, my love. Don't worry about any obstacle in our way.
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough, baby
There's no distance too far for my love to reach you.
If you need me call me, no matter where you are
Whenever you need me, just let me know, regardless of where you are.
No matter how far, don't worry, baby
Even if we're apart, don't worry, my love for you is strong.
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
When you call out to me, I'll be there as soon as possible.
You don't have to worry
No need to fret, I'll always be here for you.
'Cause, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
My love for you is so strong, that even mountains can't keep us apart.
Ain't no valley low enough
There's no valley too low that my love can't reach you.
Ain't no river wide enough
No river can separate us, no matter how wide it is.
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Nothing can stop me from reaching out to you, my dear.
Remember the day I set you free
I remember the moment I gave you independence from me.
I told you you could always count on me, darling
I promised that you could always rely on me, my love.
From that day on, I made a vow
Since that day, I pledged to always be there for you.
I'll be there when you want me
I'll be with you at the times you need me the most.
Some way, somehow
No matter the limitations, I'll find a way to be there for you.
Oh no, darling
My love for you is too strong to let anything come between us.
No wind, no rain
Not even severe weather can deter my love.
Or winter's cold can stop me, baby, na na, baby
Even the freezing winter temperatures won't keep me from being there for you.
'Cause you are my goal
You are the reason for my unwavering love and dedication.
If you're ever in trouble
If you're ever in need of help, I'll be there for you.
I'll be there on the double
I'll be there as soon as possible.
Just send for me, oh, baby, ha
Just request for me, and I'll be by your side in no time.
My love is alive (woo)
My love for you is real and present.
Way down in my heart
I feel my love for you deeply and strongly.
Although we are miles apart
Even if we're not physically near, our love bridges any distance.
If you ever need a helping hand
When you require assistance, I'm always here to lend one.
I'll be there on the double
I'll be there in a heartbeat.
Just as fast as I can
I'll get to you as soon as humanly possible.
Don't you know that there
Do you understand that there is nothing that will stop me from reaching you?
Ain't no mountain high enough
My love breaks down even the highest of mountains.
Ain't no valley low enough
Nothing can stop my love from reaching you, not even a deep valley.
Ain't no river wide enough
Even if there was a wide river, my love surpasses it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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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 have 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, baby
Remember the day I set you free
I told you, you could always count on me, darling
And 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, baby
Oh no darling,
No wind, no rain
No winters cold can stop me baby
No, no baby,
'Cause you are my love
If you 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, baby
Don't you know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough,
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't no mountain high enough,
Ain't no valley low enough...
@gloryslumboy
Don’t worry, your not the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2021.
@Snowolf.
Hellow from 2021
@tricki_2279
Xd
@EpicDudex
2021
@cholsreammos
But im probably the only one using it to practice
@deborahboyd598
No..been listening to this version my whole life..what a sweetie she is here
@nigel_ninja
The way she looks at him, it's simply electric!
@catherha1
Yes indeed
@etdaemoniumresurget3496
I'd sell my soul for someone to look at me the way she looks Marvin
@montypollock7807
he looks at her the same
he was never the same