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“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is a landmark song in the history of Motown Records. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1966, the single was first recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. Released on September 25, 1967 as Soul 35039 by Gladys Knight & the Pips, who recorded the third version of the song, it has since become a signature song, however, for singer Marvin Gaye, who recorded the second version of the song prior to the Pips’ version but released the song after theirs on October 30, 1968 as Tamla 54176. Creedence Clearwater Revival released their popular version of the song in 1970.

Gaye’s version has since become a landmark in pop music. In 2004, it ranked #80 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[1] On the commemorative 50th Anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100 issue of Billboard magazine in June 2008, Gaye’s version was ranked as the 65th biggest song on the chart.[2] It was also inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame for “historical, artistic and significant” value.

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In 1966, Barrett Strong, a former recording artist for Motown Records and the singer behind the label’s breakthrough hit, “Money (That’s What I Want)”, had begun to work in the songwriting staff after failing to produce a follow-up hit. Motown CEO Berry Gordy hired Strong to work with Norman Whitfield to work on recordings for The Temptations following the success of Whitfield’s recording of the group’s “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”. Strong originally composed “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” due to his own personal relationship. Whitfield began collaborating with Strong on the song and eventually decided to record it with The Miracles, who recorded the song on August 6, 1966.
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  • appidydafoo

    I know that feel bro

    10 days ago

  • hunneybee

    SHAKING MY HIPS

    21 days ago

  • Banache

    All time favourite song. MAAAAAANNN tooooo good.

    24 days ago

  • clusterone7

    Sooo cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

    last month

  • oldiesfanjohn

    Many have tried..Marvin`s is THE standard..Hmm,CCR`s very good,different genre

    last month

  • BananaGalaxie

    moluv2ya

    last month

  • redtidefred

    grapevine wow!!!!!!!!!!

    last month

  • thekills1985

    Awesome

    last month

  • elizabethbryson

    classic... Gladys Knight and the Pips' version is wonderful as well!!

    last month

  • LocoThom

    My favourite track of all time.

    March 2012

  • suzmuzik

    Never gets old.... Rest in Peace.

    March 2012

  • musikall

    Classic track.

    March 2012

  • moresweetb

    Sweet song filled w/soul.

    March 2012

  • smoothwoman

    A total classic of all times ! "I Heard It Through The Grapevines" ~~Love it!

    February 2012

  • davo421

    del primer cd que tuve, Billboard Rock n Roll hits 1968, le tengo mucho amor a este tema, un cñasico sin època

    February 2012

  • bigbudge69

    Classic

    February 2012

  • summerwellM

    I know a man ain't supposed to cry, but these tears I can't hold inside

    January 2012

  • BeeGeeBounce

    CHORUS..... YO!

    January 2012

  • linzi76

    ☆☆☆☆☆

    January 2012

  • redtidefred

    MARVIN,MARVIN,MARVIN,[GAYE]......

    January 2012
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