Can i get a witness marvin gaye

According to Holland, Gaye recorded the song in one take, which impressed Holland, his brother and Dozier. Pop blue-eyed soul jazz rhythm and blues pop rock.

Checkmates, Ltd. At Caesar's Palace. The Stones also recorded a self-composed instrumental sequel called "Now, I've Got a Witness" on that same album. Rhythm and bluessoulrock and roll. Gaye performs the song mostly in a tenor range but occasionally sings in both the baritone and falsetto ranges.

Released in September as the follow-up to Gaye's top ten hit, " Pride and Joy ", the song peaked at No. K, Ireland and Australia. More information ChartPeak position July 17, ; Hitsville U. DetroitMichigan. A single by Marvin Gaye, composed by Holland-Dozier-Holland and produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier.

Recorded at Motown's Hitsville U. According to Holland, once Gaye heard Holland perform the song to him, he nodded and stated, "okay I'm ready" to a perplexed Holland, who often had to work over the song a few times with other artists who recorded their songs.

November For the film, see Can I Get a Witness? Quick facts Single by Sam Brown, from the album Stop! Can I Get a Witness? The song was a hit in the US and the UK, and was covered by the Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder and others. Tamla T Brian HollandLamont Dozier.

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The Power Plant London. On the song, backed by a boogie woogie -styled piano riff played by Funk Brothers pianist Earl Van DykeGaye performs the song in a gospel harmony with members of The Supremes and Holland-Dozier-Holland backing him up on background vocals.

Lyrics: Ah listen everybody (Everybody), especially you girls (Especially you girls) / Is it right to be left alone / While the one you love is never home?. Holland would later call Gaye "the most versatile vocalist I ever worked with. Marvin Gaye 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection-Best Of Marvin Gaye-Volume 1-The 60's ℗ Motown Records, a.

The Supremeswho appeared as background vocalists on Marvin Gaye's original, later recorded a version in ; however their version remained unreleased until Top Qs. This article needs additional citations for verification.