MM123.The Originals 1969 - "Baby I'm For Real" MOTOWN

MotownMagic1959
This is such a good song from The Originals all those years ago don't you think? From the Soul label 35066, in August 1969. Never forgotten! A truly "Original" recording of this song, too! They were Marvin Gaye's favorite group, he wrote several songs for them, and they used to do backing for him and other artists too. Comments appreciated. John

[@myindio54]

My husband Indio is always singing this song to his wife Sandra this is how strong our love is. We are both so emotionally in love with each other forever.. I love you baby and always will stay in love with you.. I'm not ever going to stop loving you babe.. Forever yours your wife Sandra Calac...

[@demontime4145]

My mom played this when I was a kit it stuck with me❤️💪

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Back when an artist had to really sing without help from the magic of a studio!

[@JohnGByrne]

+DJaySplitSecond MotownMagic1959 Exactly!! Thank you for your comment :-) JOHN

[@junebug12201]

When things are going bad in my life.....I think like today...Just got to have me some oldies....It is part of my family,soul....and who I am.

[@igottaspeak]

I can remember dancing to this with my girlfriend who today is my wife aint love great!

[@manuelsuarez3996]

Que época tan fascinante vivimos en Venezuela con esa música 2024 seguimos disfrutandola gracias a Dios y la virgen

[@goatmandiesel]

Couldn’t sleep and this song just popped in my head

[@jmua04]

When music still had SOUL.

[@prezshaka]

this is pure talent overdose

[@JohnGByrne]

+Prez Shaka MotownMagic1959 Isn't it just Prez, little heard today, The Originals were quite superb, and Freddy Gorman of The Originals was credited with writing "Please Mr Postman" for The Marvelettes, as he WAS a postman once! :-) Cheers for that. JOHN

[@prezshaka]

Awesome john

[@randyslone8355]

The great music of all times

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 That's exactly my thinking, Randy, I have some rarely heard singles, that are very superb indeed! I've added some on here but intend adding more eventually :-) Cheers for your comment too! JOHN

[@summerbabetoo]

I find myself looking back a lot these days, with the music (if you can call it that) that's on the radio these days.

[@harlemboy413]

look at motown in its prime its soo unbelievable

[@dexter10ism]

I always imagine sitting in on a recording session in the snake pit at Motown with the likes of The Originals or The Temps, with a nice bottle of Cognac Or Whisky, I'd happily die that day :-)

[@5chocolatedrop]

AHHHHHHHHH! I remember slow dancing in the black room with a blue light.

[@JABWW]

A song that transcends generations!!!!! AWESOME SONG 👏

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Yes, this is a super song isn't it? It's so nice that people love this one so, They were such good singers, it just speaks for itself eh? The Originals used to sing in the background on many a record, so they certainly had much experience. Thank you for listening. :-) JOHN

[@krzykatkrzy]

This song melts my heart and will always remind me of that special feeling of being in love

[@georgiablauser3264]

brings back great memories when i was in love MISS HIM

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Those sounds have a habit of reminding you of times gone by don't they? happy times quite often, that's where the magic of music comes in eh? Many thanks Georgia. JOHN

[@danielc.8875]

The days when you really had to be able to sing

[@JohnGByrne]

daniel occoner MotownMagic1959 Talent and perfection was Berry Gordy Jr's goal in the 60's and this is one of them without a doubt eh? :-) JOHN

[@danielc.8875]

John, back to a time when singers out soul into there music.

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Yes indeed, with a lot of feeling. JOHN

[@katofromgreenhornet]

Marvin Gaye's is the artist that I most identify with. I tried emulate his music earlier in my life. This brother was so sensual... His Music did provide sexual healing for many of us during lovemaking The first time I made love, "I want You" was playing on my cassette deck. His music helped me, and HEALED during some very trying times...... These songs are dedicated to Nicci. Girl you were my first love I think of you often....Thank You for allowing me in your life

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 yes, that included me too!! I remember Freddie Gorman the lead singer singing solo on Ric-Tic singles!! :-) JOHN

[@d.tucker4929]

Simply beautiful on all aspects...

[@summerbabetoo]

This song is a classic, written by Marvin Gaye & his first wife Anna Gordy. Gotta love it!

[@nancyperaza8044]

IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAD GREAT MEMORIES AT THAT TIME N PLACE

[@peterlewis6324]

Georgeous ❤

[@pamelawarner4776]

One of my mommy's favorites, she would put it on a turn table and turn this song all day long. Good mellow music

[@jgambleabc]

Totally love songs ... with feeling for sure.

[@e.reeceartistlabelconsulta6853]

Real music from the heart will never die. This is one of those songs that will live on forever. Baby Baby Baby Never Gonna Leave You Baby.

[@user-km5qn2ej9p]

Back in the day brother ❤

[@johnb.meltonjr.5725]

a classic gem.

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 to John B. Melton Jr. Certainly is, they were such good singers weren't they, Marvin Gaye noticed as well of course as we know they used to do background singing for Marvin and the other Motown artists. Thank you John B. Melton Jr . JOHN

[@lepoetress]

Tell granddad he made the best song in the world and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it!!! 1 of the greatest songs ever!!!

[@chrisjames4837]

heard this for the first time on the radio last week brilliant love song

[@bazmcginnty]

this band should have been up there with the best of motown along with the fantastic four..

[@npenciso]

One of the best soulful songs for me. Takes me way back in time....

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo sososo sososo fantastic

[@muckmukh1080]

This is the best song ever recorded period!!!

[@manuelsuarez3996]

Todos esos cantantes son increíbles y esas mujeres talentosas hemos disfrutado su música 🎼 Alucinante en Venezuela, Caracas

[@hearmypoetry]

The motown era was the best era to be a kid ! 💯 😊

[@johnvine5731]

Had this single for 52 years. Those were the days.

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Freddie Gorman used to single solo on Ric Tic and his lead voice has always reminded me of The Originals, a very great group in my opinion. JOHN

[@alejandraespinozahernandez9048]

totally agree

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 to @@alejandraespinozahernandez9048 They always did such great songs, I really loved their music. Thank you for the comment, Alejandra, :-) Cheers, JOHN

[@TheGooner01]

so love this chooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon, many thanks to the young lady who gave me this, back in the day

[@JohnGByrne]

+PHIL G ASHMAN MotownMagic1959 Yes a beautiful song they were superb weren't they in those days? Many thanks for commenting Phil. JOHN

[@TheGooner01]

+John G Byrne and you john. this one of my all-time favourites. keep the soul going

[@JohnGByrne]

You don't hear these magical Motown anymore do you? I always thought the Originals were great too! JOHN

[@Beachgirl12423]

I could see Marvin Gaye writing such a romantic song. Saw him on stage shortly before he passed. He walked on stage in gold silk pajamas singing. Wow, talk about sex appeal, he had it!

[@RobertBX63]

This song is so for real.... I listen to this song when I was only 6 years old and I still remember like it yesterday!

[@gregory88843]

Best Yet!.

[@e.f.coleman8658]

The words, the voices and those strings thank you, John

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 You are kind to listen and like them, thanks, I've had a virtual lifetime liking of The Originals, as I'm sure so many have eh? Being Marvin Gaye's favorites, they used to back him up I remember! Superb, JOHN

[@MANILABOY6631]

LOVE IT !

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Yes indeed AND the 60's of course, the period when I liked Motown the most also. :-) JOHN

[@JazzyJ1318]

Come on now! it was so long ago! It's really that they were so unappreciated! It's sad that they wre but thak God for youtube! It really gives us some wonderful moments to remeber if the really great acts who were so underrated but brought to life now by their families and friends. (IT's a shame if no one can find film!!!

[@mr20yr]

It's been raining here in the Nati. And i'll be damn if this jam wasn't in my head all day. I use to sit on my grandmothers porch when i was little and listen to this song. Learning how to use the lyrics to get @ the older girls. Fo Sho...

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo sososo sososo bless

[@rgasp11]

One of my favorite Motown songs. I heard the late Marvin Gaye wrote this song. Beautiful!

[@2phillysangel]

My dad said I was like three years old saying, "Daddy, I wanna hear Baby I'm Foreal"... Daddy has since passed on and I really miss him...

[@yazmine57]

years ago, was at a sweet sixteen, this guy grinded with me to this song, was the best ever

[@tagtv]

The greatest Motown ballad. How amazing... the lyrics, the sentiment, the vocal wow.

[@melomanedame]

so many cant help to love the songs,,,,,

[@MichelleSanchez-jp4eb]

This is how love should feel

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 I was always a big fan of The Originals, they knew how to sing didn't they? It's so nice that people appreciate them today! I tried to collect all of their records, as they were rarely played in the UK, Freddie Gorman used to write some good songs too! Good times. JOHN

[@hildasdaughter]

You have a great ear for music. Not too many out here. Thank you.

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Thanks Colleen for listening, it certainly should be listened to indeed, cheers. JOHN

[@ObaDre1961]

I would like to dedicate this Beautiful Song to ALL the Beautiful Nubian Queens around the world. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! ❤🖤💚

[@TheAdisah]

The GOLDEN AGE of music!!!

[@SLUG2275]

Top tune,in my top three of The Originals songs. I can listen to this over & over again.

[@bigfinewomanful]

This song is so for real....

[@brothabl]

man they just don't do it like this no more but it lives on in my crib

[@milpeer2514]

Wauw wauwww ❤🖤

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 I knew you weren't complaining Phillip, it's just that I like to hear what you said about the pitch, I'm exactly the same, I notice that too! :-) JOHN

[@MemphisGrooves]

Production Mr Marvin Gaye Many Thanks For This Post ..

[@amd77j]

Just a classic "blue lights in the basement" song. Man, does this bring back so many happy memories. A lot of stuff today's kids wouldn't understand about love, relationships,and togetherness, esp. in terms of my community that I grew up in. My, my, my.....Thanks for posting!!!

[@sarahpadilla5146]

Thank you.....this is when music was music.....especially this soulful sound!

[@janellelizotte2846]

Such beautiful and outstanding vocals! Romance and love forever

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 I remember it was a GOLD disc too! so glad you like it Janelle, they were superb always I thought, :-) Cheers, JOHN

[@colleenbiggins162]

thanks for posting, a great song, beautifully sung; clear overlooked and underrated. this song should be listened to forever

[@bigsaleem]

After 7 turned this joint OUT!

[@georgiablauser3264]

brings back memories of the love of my life

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Yes, Georgia, much nostalgia for me too! Made at a time when there was a lot of quality singing! JOHN

[@andragray175]

Thank you 5oolateddrop it use to be stuff back then.

[@Crissamah]

Love it! =D

[@lepoetress]

Thanks for the info. I had no idea they had other songs besides "Baby, I'm For Real" and "The Bells". Those are the only songs I heard growing up as a kid.

[@mkl62]

A #1 hit for The Originals on the Rhythm & Blues charts. It was the 202nd #1 R&B song of the Rock Era. It also hit #14 on the Top 40 charts.

[@DougieRex]

Hey tlmurray68. Your beautiful story is a song in itself. But remember you and I are the lucky ones. The ones who got to experience a love like that. Yes brief, but still something that left an impression on us for the rest of our lives. Here's to songs like this allowing us to ride shotgun on a time machine that has express travel plans down memory lane........

[@shaaronie]

This song reminds me of my uncle. He was going through a bad break up with a girlfriend and he played this song continuously, sang it and paced all day. He was really gone over this girl! He had me call her and tell her that he'd been shot, just to get her reaction. I didn't have the heart to tell him that she seemed not to be worried at all and lied that she seemed upset. This was my first time realizing that love could hurt. This is one of my favorite songs but it is still painful to listen to.

[@JohnGByrne]

+shaaronie MotownMagic1959 Oh! yes, they could really get to you The Originals with their singing couldn't they? they used to back up other artists too! That's some story there. It's very nice to listen to occasionally isn't it? Glad it's a favorite too! JOHN

[@shaaronie]

John G Byrne Yeah, it is nice to listen to. It always takes me back to that bitter sweet memory.

[@carolinedougall8031]

a song that hits your soul,a wonderful era

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 I always liked ALL the tracks by The Originals which were mostly ballad types, but ones like "Suspicion" were just as good weren't they? I liked Freddy Gorman's voice too! Thanks Caroline. JOHN

[@npenciso]

Motown music for me is still the best..

[@aidalopez8481]

Oldes but the best

[@cynthia6637]

FANTASTIC

[@geraldjohnson848]

The Originals. 'Nuff said. Classic song. NGO...Never Gets Old. Thanks for the upload, John G. Byrne. Blessings

[@JohnGByrne]

+Gerald Johnson MotownMagic1959 Thank you Gerald, you can't improve on perfection can you? :-) I practically grew up with Motown so have always felt part of it! I don't think people will come up with such a music factory like it again eh? I'll never give up my admiration for these songs and the people that sang them. Cheers, JOHN

[@manuelsuarez3996]

Todas esas canciones las tengo grabadas en mi repertorio y tengo mucha música de soul train que increíbles son

[@sexanoe]

this is THEE song!

[@sister1165]

Thanx for posting this...it brings back such sweet memories..

[@marica1914]

one of my all time favorites!

[@fierrote]

I love a lot of the songs from that era, but this one and the song "The Bells" have to be among my top 5 favorites of all-time. Thanks for sharing.

[@joekidger3960]

THANK YOU TIME TIMEBOMB PUNX

[@TheBoulder11]

@diehardangelsfan you just gave me a little ray of hope for our generation =)

[@constancetruvette7947]

A beautiful tume

[@LayneStaley-zl2iq]

Motown, to Yo'Town!

[@lepoetress]

I love this song!!! This and "The Bells" are my favorites by them. I agree with you MowtownMagic1959; they are VERY underrated. I was born the yr. before this song came out and I have seen VERY few photos or shows with them on it and this was the ish and STILL is!!! How many shotgun weddings were because of this song (smile)??!!

[@elsbels999]

Timepiece in the 70's - when soul was soul - brilliant

[@lepoetress]

Thanks. Will do. You really have a nice collection.

[@Chutney1luv]

John, how fantastic for these memories! I've loved this amazing ballad, all of my life! ❤💕❤

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 I'n so glad you appreciate this, Cecilie weren't they the greatest? I wonder if you have heard the other fav tracks I like of theirs? here's a little list to show just how good they were, just type them in search above with a dot and The Originals that it should show in the list on the right of course, :-)! fans may like them in general: HD#012. HD#033. HD#336. HD#348. HD#423. HD#439. HD#456a. HD#480. HD#540. HD#573. HD#582. I try to add ones you like the most too so these may please you eh? Cheers, JOHN

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Cecilie I made a mistake on the 456 it shouldn't have the small "a", and should be 456, I also forgot to mention my MM123. and MM126 tracks you'll most likely know them well eh? :-) Cheers, JOHN

[@valendanewell5901]

A time when appearances and sounding great meant everything. Competition was fierce back then, so groups had to bring TOP-NOTCH entertainment to the fans. 🎶🎵🎤

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 to Valenda Newell They were so unique I thought over the years, and I loved the way the sax played on this too! A great sound from a good time don't you think Valenda? Many thanks for commenting, 👍🏻. JOHN

[@valendanewell5901]

A awesome song from a really great time when lots of great soul music was plentiful. Applause goes out to the sax on this song, I loved it also...Thanks so much, John

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 to @@valendanewell5901 Oh! yes, Valenda, I used to like the sax playing on those songs! I think we had Marvin Gaye to thank for that :-) I'm so glad you comment on this too! I remember you before a couple of months ago :-) I thank you too! Keep listening eh? Cheers, JOHN

[@valendanewell5901]

I will keep listening..stay safe and positive👍🏾

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 to @@valendanewell5901 I will Valenda, look forward to your next comment, ;-) Cheers again, JOHN

[@marydenise7429]

Lovely song great voices..

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Yes, indeed. Thanks Mary. JOHN

[@robphilll22]

Find her and hold her and dance close to this ballad.

[@JamalDOA]

this is one of my mothers favorites...she was in HS around the time this came out. 69 is farrrr back