Too Many Fish in the Sea
The Marvelettes, The Supremes
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Look here, girls Take this advice, and remember always in life: Into each heart some tears must fall Though you love and lose, you must stand tall 'Cause we all got to cry sometimes I said, sigh sometimes Pull yourself together No use crying forever Because there's too many fish in the sea Too many fish in the sea I said, there's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones Too many fish in the sea My mother once told me something And every word is true Don't waste your time on a fella Who doesn't love you He'll only mislead you Only grieve you Don't worry about him Do without him Because there's too many fish in the sea Too many fish in the sea I said, there's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones Too many fish in the sea Well, if the fish isn't on your line Bait your hook and keep on trying Don't let him get you down There's other boys around Because there's too many fish in the sea Too many fish in the sea I said, there's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones Too many fish in the sea I don't want nobody that don't want me 'Cause there's too many fish in the sea Ain't gonna love nobody that don't love me, now 'Cause there's too many fish in the sea I don't need nobody that don't need me 'Cause there's too many fish in the sea I don't want nobody that don't want me now 'Cause there's too many fish in the sea I don't want nobody that don't love me 'Cause there's too many fish in the sea
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Written by: EDWARD HOLLAND, NORMAN WHITFIELD
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Too Many Fish In The Sea" is a hit song by the American girl group, The Marvelettes. It was released by the Motown record label in November 1964.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Norman Whitfield and Eddie Holland, who were both prominent songwriters and producers for Motown Records.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1965, which is a testament to its popularity at the time.
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Cultural InfluenceThe title and the phrase of the song, "Too Many Fish in the Sea", has become a common colloquial phrase used to suggest that there are plenty of potential romantic partners available.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including The Young Rascals, The Committee, and Phil Collins who included it on his 2010 album "Going Back."
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Social MessageThe lyrics of "Too Many Fish In The Sea" encourage listeners not to settle for a relationship in which they're not valued. This is seen as a reflection of the changing social attitudes of the mid-1960s, during the early stages of the Women's Liberation movement.
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Shift in SoundThe song was one of Motown's early attempts to steer their sound in a grittier direction, moving away from the smooth and polished pop sound that characterized their early releases.
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Album Inclusion"Too Many Fish In The Sea" was included in The Marvelettes' fourth album, which was titled appropriately "The Marvelous Marvelettes."
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Lead SingerThe lead vocal was sung by Marvelette Wanda Young, who later became known as Wanda Rogers after her marriage.
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British InvasionThe song's relatively high popularity and chart success also came at a time when American groups were struggling for airplay due to the 'British Invasion', led by bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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