Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

Song Info:
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell was released as a single on March 19, 1968. The song was written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who were a songwriting team at the time. It was produced by Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol for Motown Records. The single was a hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.

Artist Bio:
Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s. He was known for his smooth and soulful voice, as well as his socially conscious lyrics. Tammi Terrell was an American singer who started her career as a teenager and went on to record several duets with Marvin Gaye. Their collaborations, including hits like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Your Precious Love," were well-received by audiences and critics alike. Tragically, Terrell's career was cut short when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1967, leading to her untimely death in 1970 at the age of 24.