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"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Motown Records in 1966. The first recording of the song to be released was produced by Whitfield for Gladys Knight & the Pips and released as a single in September 1967; it went to number two in the Billboard chart. The Miracles first recorded the song on August 16, 1966 and included their version on their 1968 album, Special Occasion. The Marvin Gaye version was placed on his 1968 album In the Groove, where it gained the attention of radio disc jockeys, and Motown founder Berry Gordy finally agreed to its release as a single in October 1968, when it went to the top of the Billboard Pop Singles chart for seven weeks from December 1968 to January 1969 and became for a time the biggest hit single on the Motown label (Tamla). The Gaye recording has since become an acclaimed soul classic, and in 2004, it was placed 81 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. On the commemorative fortieth anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100 issue of Billboard magazine in June 2008, Marvin Gaye's "Grapevine" was ranked sixty-fifth. It was also inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value.more »

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Oh, bet you're wonderin' how I knewAbout your plans to make me blueWith some other guy that you knew beforeBetween the two of us guys, you know I love you moreIt took me by surprise, I must sayWhen I found out yesterday, oohI heard it through the grape vineNot much longer, would you be mine?Ooh, I heard it through the grape vineAnd I'm just about to lose my mind, honey, honey yeahYou know that a man ain't supposed to cryBut these tears, I can't hold insideLosin' you would end my life you see'Cause you mean that much to meYou could have told me yourselfThat you found someone else, insteadI heard it through the grape vineNot much longer, would you be mine?Ooh, I heard it through the grape vineAnd I'm just about to lose my mind, honey, honey yeahPeople say, "You half of what you see[Incomprehensible] of what you hear"I can't help bein' confusedIf it's true, won't you tell me dear?Do you plan to let me goFor the other guy that you knew before?Ooh, I heard it through the grape vineNot much longer, would you be mine?Ooh, I heard it through the grape vineAnd I'm just about to lose my mind, honey, honey yeahOoh, I heard it through the grape vineNot much longer, would you be mine?Ooh, I heard it through the grape vineAnd I'm just about to lose my mindOoh, I heard it through the grape vineNot much longer, would you be mine?Aah, I heard it through the grape vineAnd I'm just about to lose my mind, honey, honey

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival (sometimes shortened to Creedence or CCR) was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums. more »

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Written by: Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is a song written by Motown Records' main songwriting team, Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

Barrett Strong Progression

While Barrett Strong is credited as a co-writer of the song, he did not record a version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" himself.

Marvin Gaye's Version

Marvin Gaye's version of this song, released in 1968, is perhaps the best-known cover. This version became a worldwide hit, topping Billboard's Pop Singles chart for seven weeks, the R&B Singles chart for six weeks, and the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.

Gladys Knight & the Pips Success

Released before Marvin Gaye’s, Gladys Knight & the Pips' version of this song was also a success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and becoming a No. 1 R&B hit in 1967.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's Rock Twist

The song was also covered by rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival for their 1970 album, "Cosmo's Factory." Their version of the song, which stretched to over 11 minutes long, became a standout track on the album.

Application in Popular Culture

Marvin Gaye's version of the song has been used in several films and television series, including 'The Big Chill', 'More American Graffiti', and 'The Wanderers'.

Awards and Recognitions

In 1998, Gladys Knight's version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2004, Marvin Gaye's version was ranked at number 80 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Various Versions

Besides the artists mentioned, the song also has been interpreted by numerous other musicians in various genres, including The Miracles, The Isley Brothers, and The Slits among others, proving its wide-reaching impact in the music industry.

Impact on Marvin Gaye's Career

The song is considered to be one of Marvin Gaye's signature songs and played a significant part in establishing him as one of the top recording artists of the time.

Album Success

Marvin Gaye's single helped his album, "In the Groove" (later re-titled "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"), become his best-selling album to that date, selling over 2.5 million copies.

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