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Who sang You're All I Need To Get By?

Marvin Gaye released the song You're All I Need To Get By. Date of release: 1968.

Release date: 1968
Duration: 02:54
The story of the song ' You're All I Need To Get By '

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The meaning of the song 'You're All I Need To Get By ', based on the lyrics
What is You’re All I Need To Get By about?
🎶 You’re All I Need To Get By song analysis
The song is about how the protagonist found his true love and how together they are able to face whatever life throws at them. The protagonist will always be there to support and protect his partner, as they have a strong foundation of love and determination. In the end, the partner is all the protagonist needs to be happy and successful in life.

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Marvin Gaye - Short Biography

Marvin Gaye was a prominent American R&B and soul singer, born in 1939 and died in 1984. He was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound during the 1960s. He began his musical journey as a studio musician, before becoming a well-established solo artist who enjoyed great success throughout his career. He was affectionately known as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul," and he left behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
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"You're All I Need to Get By" is a classic R&B/soul duet recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and released on Motown Records' Tamla label in 1968. The song is a heartwarming love letter that expresses the deep affection and trust that two people have for each other. The song became an iconic song of the era, inspiring many covers and adaptations. The most notable is the 1995 version by Method Man and Mary J. Blige, which brought the song to a new generation and a wider audience.

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