heard it through the grapevine - (Cover) Meadowsounds

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is a landmark song in the history of Motown Records. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1966, the single was first recorded by The Miracles. It has been often said that the The Isley Brothers recorded the song, but there is no evidence that they ever did, and some Motown historians or enthusiasts believe that a session may have been scheduled but canceled. Released on September 25, 1967 as Soul 35039 by Gladys Knight & the Pips, who recorded the third or (possibly) fourth version of the song, it has since become a signature song, however, for singer Marvin Gaye, who recorded the second or (possibly) third version of the song prior to the Pips' version but released the song after theirs on October 30, 1968 as Tamla 54176. Creedence Clearwater Revival have also released a popular version of the song.
Gaye's version has since become a landmark in pop music. #80 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[1] Gaye's version also listed at #65 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time.[2] It was also inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value.


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[architect808]

nice mate, nice. what tuning are u in?

[MeadowSounds]

Just the normal E tuning. EADGBE

[Koesl]

Wow, very well done!

[RicardoSS85]

Why would you film this in 240p? Cmon...

[Garypanic]

super jolly....

[Combinia]

wauw...

[rudigersch]

I love this funky version - better sound and it would be five star great. And a scholarly history of the song in the info box. Thanks fir sharing, I'm going to find more of your stuff.

[RickManchester]

Very very good

[hannahreybanana]

This is damn legitimate. Beautiful guitar work mister.

[imTKA]

Fan-fricking-tastic man!

[iceman1753]

great guitar and good voice :D moar

[radioface]

very nice