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Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
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Wikipedia article
"'Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart)'" is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed that was originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics.
The Stylistics original version
An R&B ballad, it was the first track from their 1971 debut self-titled album and was released as a single in 1971 and reached No. 39 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart. It also climbed to No. 6 in the 'Billboard' R&B chart.
Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross version
Around the same time, Motown wanted their most successful label mates Gaye and Ross to record a duet album. Among the songs they released, their version of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" was recorded in separate studios, and was released as a UK only single from their duet album, 'Diana & Marvin', in 1974. The song became a hit in the UK reaching #25 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2001, the Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross duet version was used as part of the movie soundtrack for 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.
Personnel
The Stylistics version
*Lead vocals by Russell Thompkins Jr.*Background vocals by
Thom Bell,
Carl Helm,
Bunny Sigler,
Kenny Gamble, and
Phil Hurtt
*Produced by Thom Bell
Marvin Gaye & Diana Ross version
*Lead vocals by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross*Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
*Produced by Hal Davis
References
Category:1971 singles
Category:1973 singles
Category:The Stylistics songs
Category:Diana Ross songs
Category:Marvin Gaye songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
Category:Songs written by Linda Creed
Category:Songs written by Thom Bell
Category:Motown singles
Category:1971 songs
Category:Avco Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Hal Davis
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