"Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart)" is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed originally recorded by Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics.
The Stylistics original version An R&B ballad, it was the first track from their debut self-titled album and was released as a single in 1971, reaching No. 39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 6 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Personnel Lead vocals by Russell Thompkins Jr. Background vocals by Thom Bell, Carl Helm, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble, and Phil Hurtt Produced by Thom Bell
Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye version
Around the same time, Motown wanted their most successful label mates Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye to record a duet album. Among the songs they released, their version of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" was recorded in separate studios, and was released as a UK-only single from their duet album Diana & Marvin, in 1974. The song became a hit in the UK, reaching No. 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2001, the Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye duet version was included on the soundtrack to the film Bridget Jones's Diary.
Personnel Lead vocals by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers Produced by Hal Davis
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