Gaye, Marvin - You're A Wonderful One Lyrics






You are so wonderful
That being near you is all I'm living for
You show me more kindness in little ways
Than I've ever known in all my days
Tell me we'll stay together
Let me love you forever
'Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one

[From now on, backing vocals: "Wonderful one"]
In you there is a rare quality
Your love, baby, it means the world
For me you're always concerned
And you ask nothin', baby, in return
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one

Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
My darlin', you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Ooo you're a wonderful one
Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
You're really more than I deserve
From my heart I mean these words
You're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one

Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
But your love, you're always around
Words of confidence you speak to me
Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
It makes my burden a little bit lighter
It makes my life a little bit brighter
'Cause you're a wonderful one
You're a wonderful one

[Repeat and fade:]
Oh you're a wonderful one
Baby, you're a wonderful one
...





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  1. J.... G....

    Every movie costs $2781

  2. N.... L....

    Marvin is channeling Sam Cooke on this one...

  3. r.... ....

    HAPPY NATIONAL POPCORN DAY!

  4. J.... H....

    The Shining Prince of Motown forever!

  5. M.... S....

    Sing It Mr Marvin Gaye and I Love This song bring back so many Good memories And RIp My Brother

  6. c.... j....

    Bobby K Bowfinger and Kit Ramsey Bought Me Here

  7. d.... b....

    Had no clue that was Marvin Gaye

  8. T.... 7....

    hard life (MULDEW)

  9. M.... A....

    Anyone else here after watching the movie Bowfinger

  10. G.... R....

    I so love this song!

  11. T.... H....

    Yes U are 💜 Mr. Wonderful

  12. L.... D....

    LOVE..❤💚💜💙....

  13. O.... ....

    this song reminds me of Gaye's other song "Can I get a Witness"

  14. L.... A....

    I JUST LOVE THESE GREAT GOLDEN MEMORIES BECAUSE
    THOSE FUNK BROTHERS JUST

    MADE IT HAPPEN FOR ALL THOSE GREAT FABULOUS
    RECORDING ARTIST AND

    WAS UNIVERSAL TO ANYONE
    WITH RAW TALENT SUCH AS
    "THE PRINCE OF R&B"

    WOW HOW MUCH CAN I SAY
    ABOUT MOTORCITY'S FINEST
    GREAT MUSIC PRODUCER LIKE

    THE 2 ORIGINAL MASTER KINGS
    THAT PRODUCED THOSE AMAZING MOTOWN SOUNDS

    AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES AND THEY ARE
    MR. BARRY GORDY AND
    MR. SMOKEY ROBINSON



    THEY JUST PICK ME UP AND TAKE ME AWAY FROM THOSE
    SAD BITTER TEARS

    THEN ERASE AWAY MY PAIN
    THAT'S ABOUT TO DRIVE ME
    INSANE,

    BUT MARVIN GAYE'S GOLDEN CLASSIC HITS SETTING THE PACE WITH "WONDERFUL ONE"

    "PRIDE AND JOY" ALONG SO MANY OTHER GREATS FROM
    THOSE GREAT MASTERPIECE

    FROM THOSE AMAZING
    "MOTOWN SOUNDS"
    FROM THAT PAIN AND SADNESS OF LONELINESS

  15. R.... M....

    Songwriting talents of Holland Dozier Holland, Voice of Marvin Gaye, Backing vocals of Florence Ballard = Instant Motown Classic

  16. J.... ....

    Sing Mr. Soul Marvin Gaye, Thanks Chosenssh for posting this song. This is 2019.

  17. S.... G....

    MARVIN GAYE AND HIS WOMEN

  18. P.... B....

    .... slidin' around the lounge with this cranked up!!!....

  19. L.... W....

    "You're A Wonderful One" by the late Marvin Gaye was released on the Tamla label back in 1964.

  20. s.... ....

    On this day in 1964 {May 23rd} Marvin Gaye performed "You're A Wonderful One"* and "Try It Baby" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'...
    And both songs peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart, "You're A Wonderful One" for two weeks on April 12th, 1964 and "Try It Baby" for one week on July 19th, 1964...
    Both records made the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, "You're A Wonderful One" at #3 and "Try It Baby" at #6...
    Between 1962 and 2005 the Washington, DC native had sixty-three records on the Hot R&B Singles chart, thirty-eight made the Top 10 with thirteen reaching #1, plus an additional seven peaked at #2...
    Twenty-one of his sixty-three charted records were duets; twelve with Tammi Terrell, five with Diana Ross, and two each with Mary Wells and Kim Weston...
    And he had one charted record as a member of a quartet, "Pops, We Love You (A Tribute to Father)", with Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder...
    Sadly, Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. passed away on April 1st, 1984, one day before his 45th birthday...
    May he R.I.P.
    * Some internet sites claim he did performed "You're A Wonderful One" on the May 23rd, 1964 'Bandstand' show, some say maybe he did???

  21. J.... E....

    Starting out as a bass player to one of the best singers in the country......We miss you so much Marvin.

  22. D.... A....

    THE FUNK BROTHERS MUSIC IS SO

    AMAZING W/GREAT HARMONY
    THAT CREATES ALL OF MOTOWN

    ARTIST SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC EVER TO DOMINATE
    THE MUSIC BILLBOARD CHARTS

    THE BEST EVER CREATED,
    THAT ALSO PROVIDES GREAT

    ENTERTAINMENT
    FOR ALL THEIR MUSIC CONNOISSEURS.

  23. m.... f....

    Try and keep still while this is on ! Backing group is the Supremes ! Unbelievable. Mike Flint

  24. D.... A....

    THOSE AMAZING FUNK BROTHERS BACKING UP
    "THE PRINCE" OF R&B

    THE LATE & GREAT
    MR. MARVIN GAYE WITH ANOTHER

    GOLDEN CLASSIC HIT "WONDERFUL 1

  25. N.... B....

    You are the wonderful one my sweet husband Noah I miss you so much.

  26. N.... B....

    You were the wonderful one Marvin Gaye. Goon to soon.

  27. D.... A....

    GREAT SONG SONGWRITER AND
    MUSIC PRODUCER FOR ALL HIS

    MUSIC CONNEUSSIERS

  28. M.... S....

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr Marvin Gaye. 80 yrs Old I Love You And this is a Beautiful Song And Listen to his voice

    M.... S....

    Happy80th birthday Marvin gaylove you

  29. D.... A....

    NOW THIS CLASSIC HIT SONG TAKES ME TO THOSE RENT PARTIES AND OUR NEIGHBORS AND MR. HOUSTON

    DOUGHTY THAT WAS PARALYZED IN HIS WHEELCHAIR ANOTHER NEIGHBOR THAT WOULD PLAY HIS

    GUITAR TO THIS SONG & ME ALONG W/MY 2 SIBLINGS WAS ALWAYS IN OUR BEDROOMS & WAS SUPPOSED

    TO HAVE BEEN SLEEPING & W/ GREAT LIKE THIS IS WHAT KEPT US AWAKE WE WAS LOVING ALL

    THE MOTOWN FAMILY ARTIST INCLUDING CURTIS MAYFIELD
    AND SOME TIMES ANNA WOULD

    GET US WHEN CURTIS MAYFIELD SONGS WAS ON TO SHOW HER FRIENDS SOME OF THE LATEST

    DANCES AND THE SONG
    "WE'RE A WINNER CAME ON WE WAS
    THE DANCE CALL THE 4 CORNERS..

    WOW THIS SONG HAS ME CRYING TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE THOSE WAS
    SUCH GOLDEN MEMORIES THAT I'LL

    NEVER FORGET YES "WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLE" SO FUN AND ENJOYABLE W/
    VERY FEW WORRIES OF THE DAY,

    WELL AT LEAST GROWING UP BACK
    THEN AND EVEN AS A YOUNG CHILDREN WE A GOT ALONG AND

    THERE WAS A MULTICULTURAL GROUP OF FAMILIES IN
    THE "JEFFRIES PROJECTS"

    YES THEY WERE UNDER THE SAME
    MANAGEMENT COMPANY EXCEPT WE WERE ON THE WESTSIDE OF TOWN.

    WELL ENOUGH OF MEMORY LANE I GOTTA CONTINUE THIS ONE GREAT
    PARTY CELEBRATION FOR MORE OF

    M O T O W N'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
    AND WITH "THE PRINCE OF R&B"
    CELEBRATION.

  30. K.... J....

    On a Saturday morning I'm up cleaning with Marvin Gaye and the rest of the crew.... to all have a beautiful day.....

  31. D.... M....

    Someone Father Hood?

  32. D.... A....

    C O N G R A T U L A T I O NS

    MOTOWN AND HAPPY
    60th ANNIVERSARY & IN MEMORY OF
    THE LATE AND GREAT MARVIN GAYE

    YOU WILL ALWAYS BE HIGHLY MISSED FROM THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

    BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL CLASSICS HIT
    SONGS. MARVIN GAYE R.I.P.....

  33. J.... H....

    Isn't it funny that just by hearing a sound in my shop this morning, that it reminded me of this song. God bless Marvin, Motown, and Detroit!

  34. c.... ....

    " Hot off the press! " what we use to say

  35. G.... R....

    can anyone tell me who the background singers are?

    G.... R....

    Not sure about this track, but Martha Reeves sang on a lot of Marvin's early works

    G.... R....

    The Supremes (with Flo front and center!!)

  36. C.... A....

    Love this song

  37. D.... E....

    One of the great Motown hits of Marvin Gaye not on the CD shown in the thumbprint Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye.

  38. N.... C....

    Love Marvin Gaye!

  39. h.... ....

    No group of Supremes or Vandellas on this one, just FLORENCE BALLARD alone on background vocals!

  40. g.... 5....

    Fatherhood

  41. T.... H....

    Love it!

  42. m.... ....

    if we ever needed happy music like this it's certainly now. terrific music.

  43. b.... ....

    Effortless!!

  44. r.... ....

    HAPPY NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING DAY!

  45. r.... t....

    Lyrics
    You are so wonderful
    That being near you is all I'm living for
    You show me more kindness in little ways
    Than I've ever known in all my days
    Tell me we'll stay together
    Let me love you forever
    Cause you're a wonderful one
    You're a wonderful one
    (From now on, backing vocals: "Wonderful one")
    In you there is a rare quality
    Your love, baby, it means the world
    For me you're always concerned
    And you ask nothin', baby, in return
    You're really more than I deserve
    From my heart I mean these words
    You're a wonderful one
    You're a wonderful one
    Oh you're a wonderful one
    Baby, you're a wonderful one
    Sweetheart, you're a wonderful one
    My darlin', you're a wonderful one
    Ooo you're a wonderful one
    Ooo you're a wonderful one
    Mmm hmm you're a wonderful one
    Baby, you're a wonderful one
    You're really more than I deserve
    From my heart I mean these words
    You're a wonderful one
    You're a wonderful one
    Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
    But your love, you're always around
    Words of confidence you speak to me
    Baby, and you place a tender kiss on my cheek
    It makes my burden a little bit lighter
    It makes my life a little bit brighter
    Cause you're a wonderful one
    You're a wonderful one
    Oh you're a wonderful one
    Baby, you're a wonderful one
    Songwriters: Edward Jr. Holland / Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland

  46. k.... ....

    Bowfinger

  47. m.... r....

    wonder if hey played the drum soundtrack during rehearsals

  48. P.... M....

    We don't hear enough early/mid 1960s Marvin Gaye. Too much Grapevine, Let's Get It On etc.

    P.... M....

    I am so excited I discovered so many of Marvin's early hits (YouTube is the best) … How Sweet It Is!!!

  49. G.... C....

    Coming To America Brought me here

    G.... C....

    when does it come out in that movie? I remember it from Bowfinger which also has Eddie Murphy!

    G.... C....

    hold
    uuurrrr. you dumb clown. take us to queens at once.

  50. J.... F....

    good as Marvin is, the backup singers are right in there, powerfully!!

    J.... F....

    The "background singers" had 12 #1 hits of their own.

  51. d.... b....

    Sounds Chuck berry ish

    d.... b....

    @dat boi
    Ike Turner-ish, too.:)

    d.... b....

    I couldn't figure out if this is a Chuck Berry or Bo Didley sound

  52. W.... L....

    The only background singer is the lovely FLORENCE BALLARD by herself.

    W.... L....

    A J yes it is

    W.... L....

    @Amazing King sorry I hear all three of them here, clear as a bell. Motown never on any song had a single background singer

    W.... L....

    Yes Indeed Beautiful Voice

  53. M.... S....

    This is music and how you express yourself to your loved one!

  54. S.... J....

    Florence is WAILING on this cut!! They didn't have her 17-19 feet from the mic on this one!!!!

  55. S.... R....

    My mama 'Mae E RHODES" LOVES THIS SONG 👼 LOVE U MAMA

    S.... R....

    Shawnfjpgo Rhodes 😍😍😍😍

    S.... R....

    Shawnfjpgo Rhodes mama 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  56. R.... Q....

    Just watched Bowfinger.....but WAS already a Marvin Gay fan.

  57. S.... o....

    Song just came into my head, like visiting an old friend.

  58. C.... J....

    This song epitomizes the woman I'm in love with!!! Love you to death Belinda!!!

  59. G.... E....

    Just like there will never be another Sam Cooke there will never be another Marvin Gaye. From one that grew up in the era.

    G.... E....

    I grew up in Detroit in the 1960's!!! LUV MOTOWN!!!

    G.... E....

    Sally Weinreich lucky
    Great music and cars

  60. p.... t....

    Mary J Blige family affair

  61. D.... ....

    I love it! Marvin Gaye with the Supremes on back ups. Florence Ballard is the top voice you hear in the background.

  62. F.... W....

    Do It Love It

  63. S.... G....

    A great song with the Supremes on background vocals.

    S.... G....

    That's Martha and Vandellas backing up Marvin on this one.

    S.... G....

    This is the one on only Florence Ballard and her powerful voice.

    S.... G....

    It's actually The Andantes doing backing vocals

    S.... G....

    It's definitely The Supremes, with Flo front and center, singing background on this track.
    Its documented somewhere - maybe in Mary Wilson's book. This and "Can I get A Witness." I also think that The Supremes are also singing background on Marvin and Kim Weston's "Teach Me Tonight. Once one gets a clear sound of reference of Flo's voice, they'll always be able to pick up on it.

    S.... G....

    @Leslie Scarver Umm, no. That's incorrect.

  64. T.... D....

    Bowfinger bought me here. Love that movie and this song.

  65. k.... b....

    The first time i heard this song i fell in love with it.. Marvin Gaye is a legend

    k.... b....

    kavin ballard marvin was a legend

    k.... b....

    Me Too And That song that way Love It

  66. M.... B....

    His Dad was a bad Dude.

    M.... B....

    Don't disrespect your parent's home

  67. E.... S....

    Great classic.....

  68. E.... S....

    Great classic....

  69. B.... G....

    l nice hip song by Marvin.I love it!♡♡♡♡♡♡

  70. S.... H....

    What a TOP toooooooon ! Does it get any more soulful ?

  71. J.... ....

    Bowfinger brought me here.

    J.... ....

    @Alex Oliver me three !

    J.... ....

    Got you, suckuh!

    J.... ....

    Thank you Daisy

    J.... ....

    SeekerofTruth29 it IS my van!

  72. l.... ....

    DAMN! YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT SIXTIES MARVIN GAYE MUSIC. ANYONE WANT TO DO THE HITCHHIKE?

    l.... ....

    I sure do!

    l.... ....

    HEY LOUIE, THAT WAS A FUN DANCE.  IN FACT ALL OF THE SIXTIES DANCES WERE FUN TO DO.

    l.... ....

    YES IT SURE WAS, INDEED!

    l.... ....

    MOTOWN WAS TRULY PUTTING OUT THE HITS IN THE 60'S. PARTY ALL THE TIME.

  73. S.... ....

    Noch ein paar schöne fest´chen und dann bleibt´s ab 4.jan. schon wieder abends länger hell.....hhhhuuyear......man merkt´s noch nicht.....aber es kommt......wenn´s denn nochmal so´n Sommer wird......ich wäre dir nicht böse, oh Herr......

  74. S.... ....

    Love It!

  75. S.... F....

    Love It!