What Good Am I Without You
Marvin Gaye
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[Both:] Wo oh wo oh, wo oh wo oh [Her:] What good would a rose be if the raindrops didn't fall? What good is a telephone if there's no one to call? What good is a wedding if no one says "I do"? Tell me, baby what good am I without you? [Both:] Wo oh wo oh, wo oh wo oh [Him:] What good is a flier if he don't have a plane? What good is a doctor if he can't cure the pain? Tell me, what good is a sweetheart who proves to be untrue? What good, baby, am I without you? [Him:] I'm no good without you, and there's one thing I know [Her:] I just got to have you, darling, 'cause I love you so [Him:] What good is living without the one you love? [Her:] And what good is the heavens without the stars above? [Him:] What good is a true heart that proves to be broken in two? [Both:] [Repeat and fade:] What good, baby, am I without you?
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Written by: ALPHONSO HIGDON, WILLIAM STEVENSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"What Good Am I Without You" is a song released by Kim Weston and Marvin Gaye.
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Label ClassificationThe song was released under the label, Motown Records.
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Date of Release"What Good Am I Without You" was released in the year 1964.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's album called "Take Two".
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Collaborative ProjectThis song marked one of Marvin Gaye's many collaboration projects with fellow female artists at Motown Records.
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Newport Pop FestivalIn 1969, Kim Weston performed "What Good Am I Without You" at the Newport Pop Festival, becoming one of the first Motown artists to play at a rock festival.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the famous songwriting team of Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Brian Holland, often referred to as Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Rhythm and Blues Influence"What Good Am I Without You" is a mixture of Pop and Rhythm and Blues, showcasing the versatility and blend of black music and pop culture in the 1960s.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as popular as other duets by Marvin Gaye, "What Good Am I Without You" still enjoyed decent airplay and recognition during its release.
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Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's RelationshipMarvin Gaye and Kim Weston's relationship was strictly professional, with both artists recording multiple songs together during their time at Motown Records. Their partnership is fondly remembered and celebrated as one of the most fruitful collaborations at Motown.
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