Get It
Stevie Wonder
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Miss Lady Girl Is putting her love on the shelf Cause she don't want To be hurt by nobody else She's taken her heart And put it away under lock and key But its high time Miss Lady Girl sets her heart free and gives her love to me Some think that diamond rings; fancy cars Will make a big impression But I know that all she needs is my tender Love and affection Cause she still says That no one's gonna get it No one's gonna get it, oh no But someone's gotta get it And I feel that I will be the one who will No one's gonna get it No one's gonna get it, oh no But someone's gotta get it And I know that I will be the one who will Gonna get it, her love Gonna get it, her kisses Gonna get it, her heart Gonna get it, get it Miss Lady Girl Has buried her feelings deep inside Cause she don't want To be taken for another ride She's sick and tired Of being on that lonely merry-go-round She just don't know That the ultimate love of her life is about to be found They think that ready cash, flashy clothes Will her life with laughter But I've got the very thing that she needs True love forever after Then no more will she say That no one's gonna get it No one's gonna get it, oh no But someone's gotta get it And I feel that I will be the one who will No one's gonna get it No one's gonna get it, oh no But someone's gotta get it And I know that I will be the one who will Gonna get it, her love Gonna get it, her kisses Gonna get it, her heart Gonna get it, get it
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Get It" is classified under the music fusion of Soul, R&B and funk, genres where Stevie Wonder has made a significant mark.
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Album ReleaseThis song is off Stevie Wonder's album "Characters" which was released in 1987. It's Wonder’s 20th studio album.
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Collaborative Projection"Get It" features a collaboration with American singer Michael Jackson, who also co-wrote the song with Stevie Wonder.
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Chart RankingUpon the album release, "Get It" reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart in the United States.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, there was nomusic video produced for "Get It".
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ReceptionThe collaboration in "Get It" between Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder was highly anticipated, but the overall response to the song was mixed. Some fans and critics felt that the song did not fully show the potential of these two music icons, while others felt it was an interesting blend of their different styles.
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Noteworthy Recognition"Characters" album, where "Get It" is featured, was nominated for the 1989 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in Grammy.
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Song ThemeThe song "Get It" has typically upbeat and positive themes common in both Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson's music.
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Record LabelThe song was produced under the Motown Records, a record label known for launching many successful careers in the music industry, including Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
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Live PerformancesThough the song became popular, it has seldom been performed live by Stevie Wonder after its initial promotion.
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Song DurationThe official length of the song "Get It" is 4:31 minutes.
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Music InfluenceShowcasing the classic 1980s synth-based funk sound, the song remains an influential piece in R&B and pop music history.
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