The Spinners – Then Came You: A Soulful Tapestry of Rekindled Love
Ah, The Spinners. A name synonymous with smooth vocals, infectious rhythms, and a sound that defined an era of soul music. Yet, amidst their treasure trove of hits, one song stands out for its ability to capture the universal yearning for love’s transformative power – the unforgettable Then Came You.
Background
Released in 1974, Then Came You marked a significant chapter in The Spinners’ career.
Here, they collaborated with the legendary soul singer Dionne Warwick, creating a sonic tapestry that perfectly blended their signature soulful style with Warwick’s powerful vocals.
The song became an instant sensation, topping the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Then Came You not only solidified The Spinners’ status as soul icons, but also became their first number-one pop hit.
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Lyrics
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… Ever since I met yaSeems I can’t forgetchaThe thought of you keeps runnin’ through the back of my mindEvery time I’m near ya, I get that urge to feel yaJust touchin’ you and lovin’ you makes ev’rything right (tell me how ya feel, baby)… I never knew love before (oh no), then came you, youThen came youI never knew love before, then came youThen came youYou… Now that I’ve found yaHow did I live without ya? (I don’t know, baby)It’s plain to see you’re all I need to satisfy meI’m so darned proud of yaI wanna sing about ya (sing it, sing it, sing it, baby)All I know, ya made a ‘fro by touchin’ my hand… Oh, uh, oh I never knew love before, then came you (you)Then came you, oohI never knew love before, then came you (ooh, ooh, ooh)Then came youHey, hey, hey, then came you… Whoa, oh, uh, oh, oh, ohI never knew love beforeThen came you, then came youI never knew love beforeThen came you (you, ooh, ooh) then came you… Whoa, oh, uh, oh, oh, ohI never knew love beforeThen came you (hey, hey) then came you, youI never knew love before (hey) then came you(With your lovin’ touch)You-ooh-ooh then came (yeah) (hey, hey)