Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

"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 in the Billboard R&B chart.

Personnel
Thom Bell, Carl Helm, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble, and Phil Hurtt
 * Lead vocals by Russell Thompkins Jr.
 * Background vocals by
 * 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 #25 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2001, the Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye duet version was used as part of the movie soundtrack for Bridget Jones's Diary.

Personnel

 * Lead vocals by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye
 * Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
 * Produced by Hal Davis