I Heard It Through The Grapevine
California Raisins · Other Songs - California Raisins
'Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah.
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine baby
I know a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
'Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you loved some one else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby
People say believe half of what you see
Son and none of what you hear
But I can't help but be confused
If it's true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before?
Don't you know I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
I'm just about to love my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - California Raisins
The California Raisins' 1973 recording of 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' stands as a unique cultural artifact, blending the iconic Motown song with the band's signature animated persona. While the original composition by Marvin Gaye and William 'Mickey' Stevenson remains a cornerstone of R&B history, this version reimagines the track through the lens of a cartoon character, creating a distinct fusion of music and animation. The recording captures the playful, surreal energy of the Raisins' discography, utilizing the song's famous melody to deliver a humorous and memorable performance that transcends traditional musical boundaries. It serves as a prime example of how classic recordings can be repurposed for entertainment, maintaining the song's recognizable structure while embracing a completely different artistic identity.