Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)


"Stop, Look, Listen " is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed that was originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group the Stylistics.

The Stylistics original version

An R&B ballad, it was the first track from their 1971 debut self-titled album and was released as a single in 1971 and reached No. 39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also climbed to No. 6 in the Billboard R&B chart.

Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross version

Around the same time, Motown wanted their most successful label mates Gaye and Ross to record a duet album. Among the songs they released, their version of "Stop, Look, Listen " 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 #25 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2001, the Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross duet version was used as part of the movie soundtrack for Bridget Jones's Diary.

Personnel

The Stylistics version