I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye (1968) – A Soul Classic
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is a soulful track written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1966 for Motown Records. Originally recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips, it was Marvin Gaye’s 1968 version that became a massive hit, topping both the R&B and pop charts in the US. The song’s success led to numerous covers, including a notable version by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1970, which also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did You Know?
- I Heard It Through the Grapevine was first recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in 1966, but Marvin Gaye’s version in 1968 turned it into a hit.
- Gladys Knight & the Pips recorded a version in 1967, but Motown chose not to release it as a single.
- In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival covered the song, and it became their biggest hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
🎵 Enjoy this soulful classic! 🎤
Lyrics
I bet you’re wonderin’ how I knew
‘Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don’t you know that I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah.
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine baby
I know a man ain’t supposed to cry
But these tears I can’t hold inside
Losin’ you would end my life you see
‘Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you loved someone else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby
People say believe half of what you see
Some and none of what you hear
But I can’t help but be confused
If it’s true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before?
Don’t you know I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
I’m just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah
