I Heard It Through the Grapevine
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"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. It was first recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips in 1967, and later famously covered by Marvin Gaye in 1968. Both versions became major hits for Motown Records. The song's theme revolves around rumors and the pain of hearing about a relationship's end through indirect sources rather than directly from the person involved. It is known for its distinctive melody and soulful delivery, becoming a classic of soul music.12
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Gladys Knight and the Pipsā¦1961 and 1977, including āI Heard It Through the Grapevineā (1967), āIf I Were Your Womanā (1970), and the million-selling singles āMidnight Train to Georgiaā and āBest Thing That Ever Happened to Meā from their million-selling 1973 album, Imagination. Contractual disputes slowed their output in the late 1970s, andā¦
Read Moreā¦1961 and 1977, including āI Heard It Through the Grapevineā (1967), āIf I Were Your Womanā (1970), and the million-selling singles āMidnight Train to Georgiaā and āBest Thing That Ever Happened to Meā from their million-selling 1973 album, Imagination. Contractual disputes slowed their output in the late 1970s, andā¦
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Gladys Knightā¦of hit songs, including āI Heard It Through the Grapevineā (1967). The members gave a riveting performance of the song at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 (which is captured in the 2021 documentary film Summer of Soul). In 1974 the groupās hit song āNeither One of Us (Wantsā¦
Read Moreā¦of hit songs, including āI Heard It Through the Grapevineā (1967). The members gave a riveting performance of the song at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 (which is captured in the 2021 documentary film Summer of Soul). In 1974 the groupās hit song āNeither One of Us (Wantsā¦
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