Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she entered the music business at the age of 13, regularly performing live. In 1961 she was signed to the fledgling Scepter Records (later Wand Records), recording under the name "Tammy Montgomery". After coming to the attention of James Brown she recorded one single apiece for Brown's own Try Me record label and, in 1964, Checker Records. The year after that, she was spotted by Berry Gordy Jr. while playing live, and signed to his Motown label. Attractive and talented, she became romantically linked with both James Brown and David Ruffin, lead singer of The Temptations.
Tammy Montgomery changed her name to "Tammi Terrell" at the time of her Motown signing, and was teamed with producers Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol. After releasing a pair of minor R&B chart hits, "I Can't Believe You Love Me" and "Come On and See Me," Terrell was chosen to replace Kim Weston as Marvin Gaye's duet partner. The duo recorded a number of successful hits which remain popular today: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Your Precious Love," "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing," and "You're All I Need to Get By", all written (and in the case of the latter two, produced by) Ashford & Simpson.
While on tour with Gaye in Virginia in mid-1967, Terrell fainted on stage, and was later diagnosed as having a malignant brain tumor. While Terrell endured several operations and continued to record new material, her health steadily deteriorated. Fuqua and Bristol resorted to having Gaye overdub archived Terrell solo tracks to fill out the Gaye/Terrell duets albums. The final album attributed to Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, "Easy" (1969), actually features co-producer Valerie Simpson subbing for Terrell on all but two of the tracks.
Twelve of Tammi Terrell's solo Motown recordings, including "I Can't Believe You Love Me", "Come On and See Me," and a minor hit cover of The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", were issued as Terrell's only solo album, "Irresistible," in January 1969. Terrell died of brain cancer at age 24 on March 16, 1970.
Can't Stop Now
Tammi Terrell Lyrics
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That lovin' feelin', baby, really got to me & I...
CHORUS:
Can't stop now, his sweet love is callin' & I
Can't stop now, deep inside I know I'm fallin'
I've taken the first step toward his love & affection Now all the best in happiness just lead in his direction
But somethin' inside me tells me I'm fallin' too fast
Tellin' me only fools rush in & his love might not last, but I...
(chorus)
Now as he holds me tight, to him I give my heart & soul
Filled with a growing love inside that's too big to control
What future lies before me I am not aware
As long as he holds me tight, the outcome I don't care, 'cause I...
(chorus)
I got this feelin' the first time that I met him
& it keeps growin' stronger & I just can't forget him
Love instantly came over me when he first held me tight
I couldn't resist his tempting kiss, too weak to try & fight
Such a wonderful feelin' swept through my grateful heart
I'm feelin' fine & lovin' time, it's about to start, & I...
(chorus)
(repeat & fade):
Oooo this feelin', baby, is growin' strong
Can't resist this lovin' feelin' any longer
Just Too Much To Hope For
In Tammi Terrell's song "Can't Stop Now," she expresses her deep and growing feelings of love for her partner. She describes how she feels his love running through her and how she can't resist this strong and pure love that she feels for him. Tammi sings about how she cannot stop falling in love with him, even though something inside her tells her not to rush into it quickly. Despite her uncertainty of the future and the possibility of heartbreak, Tammi is still willing to give her heart and soul to him. She believes that as long as he holds her tight, everything is fine, and she is ready to embark on a new love journey with him.
The lyrics of "Can't Stop Now" are captivating and portray the feelings of falling in love. Tammi's voice represents the rawness of falling in love; she sings with pure enthusiasm and passion. She describes how she feels his love, holding him tight, and ready to embark on a new journey with him, which makes these lyrics come alive. Ultimately, the song is about the bravery required when one is falling in love and how it is worth taking the risk to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo feelin', baby, runnin' through me
I have this feeling inside me, it's like a rush and it's from my love for him
That lovin' feelin', baby, really got to me & I...
I'm so overwhelmed with love, it's taking over my heart and mind
Can't stop now, his sweet love is callin' & I
I can't resist his love and I feel like he's calling me to be with him
Can't stop now, deep inside I know I'm fallin'
I'm falling in love with him and I can't help it, even though it's scary
I've taken the first step toward his love & affection
I've started a relationship with him, and it's only going to get more serious
Now all the best in happiness just lead in his direction
I feel like my happiness is tied to being with him, and I want to follow that path
But somethin' inside me tells me I'm fallin' too fast
I'm worried that I'm moving too quickly and I might get hurt
Tellin' me only fools rush in & his love might not last, but I...
I've heard that it's foolish to rush into love, and that it might not work out, but I can't help my feelings
Now as he holds me tight, to him I give my heart & soul
I'm fully committed to him and I trust him with everything I have
Filled with a growing love inside that's too big to control
My love for him is getting stronger and more intense every day, and I can't resist it
What future lies before me I am not aware
I don't know what will happen in the future, but I'm willing to take risks for love
As long as he holds me tight, the outcome I don't care, 'cause I...
I'm so happy and content when I'm with him that I don't worry about anything else
I got this feelin' the first time that I met him
I knew from the beginning that there was something special about him
& it keeps growin' stronger & I just can't forget him
My love for him is only getting stronger and I can't imagine ever forgetting him
Love instantly came over me when he first held me tight
I fell in love with him right away, as soon as he held me in his arms
I couldn't resist his tempting kiss, too weak to try & fight
I was so drawn to him that I couldn't resist his advances, even though I knew it might be risky
Such a wonderful feelin' swept through my grateful heart
I felt so happy and grateful when I was with him, like everything was perfect
I'm feelin' fine & lovin' time, it's about to start, & I...
I'm so happy and excited to be starting a new chapter with him, and I can't wait to see what happens next
Oooo this feelin', baby, is growin' strong
My love for him is only getting stronger and more intense
Can't resist this lovin' feelin' any longer
I can't ignore my feelings for him and I want to be with him no matter what
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Written by: JAMES DEAN, STANLEY MC MULLEN, WILLIAM WEATHERSPOON
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