Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

"Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed that was originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics.

The Stylistics original version

An R&B ballad, it was the first track from their 1971 debut self-titled album^[1] and was released as a single in 1971 and reached #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.^[2] In addition, it also climbed to #6 in the Billboard R&B chart.^[2]

Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross version

Around the same time, Motown wanted their most successful label mates Gaye and Ross to record a duet album. Among the songs they released, their version of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" was recorded in separate studios, and was released as a UK only single from their duet album, Diana & Marvin, in 1974. The song became a hit in the UK reaching #25 on the UK Singles Chart.^[3]

In 2001, the Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross duet version was used as part of the movie soundtrack for Bridget Jones's Diary.

Personnel

The Stylistics version

• Lead vocals by Russell Thompkins, Jr.
• Background vocals by James Smith, Airrion Love, James Dunn, and Herbie Murrell
• Produced by Thom Bell

Marvin Gaye & Diana Ross version

• Lead vocals by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross
• Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
• Produced by Hal Davis

References

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics