Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby'?

   The song 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' was written by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Janie Bradford, three prolific songwriters associated with the Motown label.

2. Who first recorded 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby'?

   'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' was first recorded by The Temptations as a track on their 1966 album 'Gettin' Ready' with Eddie Kendricks singing lead. It was also recorded by Jimmy Ruffin with The Temptations providing background vocals, but his version remained unreleased until 1997.

3. When did Marvin Gaye release his version of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby'?

   Marvin Gaye released his version of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' in 1969 as a follow-up single to his 1968 hit 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'.

4. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby'?

   The lyrics of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' revolve around the male narrator's overwhelming love for his partner. He emphasizes how his thoughts are completely occupied by his love, leaving no room for other concerns like money, weather, or studies.

5. What was the production style of Marvin Gaye's version?

   Produced by Norman Whitfield, Marvin Gaye’s version of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' features a 'phenomenal production' with the use of tom-tom drums adding dance appeal, and includes background vocals by The Andantes.

6. How did Cash Box describe Marvin Gaye's rendition of the song?

   Cash Box described Marvin Gaye's rendition of 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby' as a 'medium paced rock effort' with a 'solid vocal' and 'a phenomenal production' that effectively uses tom-tom drums to augment its dance-appeal.