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If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
1967 single by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" is a popular song recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 and released in November 14, 1967. Written by Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, and Vernon Bullock, the single was Gaye & Terrell's third single together and the second to go Top Ten on both the Pop and R&B charts of Billboard, peaking at number ten and number two, respectively.[1][2]
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Background
The duo's vocals go back and forth as they described what could be if either was able to "build a world" around their loved one. It was one of few songs that set the duo apart from other R&B duos of the time. In time, this song among other legendary duets by the two soul icons would become the landmark for R&B duets to this day. The song was also one of the few songs that was written by someone other than Ashford & Simpson, who had written several hit songs for the duo.
Billboard described the single as a "groovy blues item headed right for a choice spot on the top 100" with a "powerful vocal performance by the duet."[3] Cash Box said that "vocal performances with enough power to make the side are highlighted by some wonderful lively arrangements."[4]
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Personnel
- All vocals by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
Chart performance
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