Songs Written by Gwen GordyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Gwen Fuqua (born Gwendolyn Gordy; November 26, 1927 – November 8, 1999) was an American businesswoman, songwriter and composer, most notably writing hit songs such as "Lonely Teardrops", "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "Distant Lover". She acquired her full name after marrying Harvey Fuqua and kept the name after their divorce. == Biography == === Early life and career === Gwen Gordy was born to Berry Gordy Sr. and Bertha Ida (née Fuller) Gordy in Detroit, Michigan. She... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gwen Gordy first charted in 1958 with To Be Loved.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: You Got What It Takes - #2: You Got What It Takes - #3: You Got What It Takes - #4: To Be Loved - #5: To Be Loved
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  Jackie Wilson
1.
03/1958

#4  To Be Loved
Jackie Wilson

from He's So Fine   
103 pts
22
US


7
R&B
23
UK
[Brunswick 55052]
written by Berry Gordy, Gwendolyn Gordy greentick & Tyran Carlo
  Malcolm Vaughan
2.
03/1958

#5  To Be Loved
Malcolm Vaughan

63 pts






14
UK
written by Berry Gordy, Gwendolyn Gordy greentick & Tyran Carlo
  Marv Johnson
You Got What It Takes
3.
10/1959

#1  You Got What It Takes
Marv Johnson

from Marvelous Marv Johnson   
233 pts
10
US


2
R&B
7
UK
[United Artists 185]
written by Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua greentick, Berry Gordy Jr. & Marv Johnson
  The Falcons
4.
12/1959

Just for Your Love
The Falcons

6 pts




26
R&B


[Chess 1743]
written by Berry Gordy, Billy Davis [Roquel Davis] & Gwen Gordy greentick
  Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
You Got What It Takes
5.
02/1960

You Got What It Takes
Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

40 pts






25
UK
written by Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua greentick, Berry Gordy Jr. & Marv Johnson
  Etta James
6.
05/1960

All I Could Do Was Cry
Etta James

from At Last!   At Last!
55 pts
33
US


2
R&B


[Argo 5359]
written by Billy Davis [Roquel Davis], Berry Gordy & Gwen Gordy greentick
  Joe Tex
7.
08/1960

All I Could Do Was Cry (Part 1)
Joe Tex

4 pts
102
US






[Anna 1119]
written by Billy Davis [Roquel Davis], Berry Gordy & Gwen Gordy greentick
  The Spinners [US band]
8.
06/1961

That's What Girls Are Made For
The Spinners [US band]

55 pts
27
US


5
R&B


[Tri-Phi 1001]
written by Harvey Fuqua & Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick
9.
11/1961

Love (I'm So Glad) I Found You
The Spinners [US band]

6 pts
91
US






[Tri-Phi 1004]
written by Harvey Fuqua & Gwen Gordy greentick
  Harvey Fuqua
10.
03/1963

Any Way You Want
Harvey Fuqua

4 pts
131
US






as Harvey (formerly of the Moonglows)
[Tri-Phi 1017]
written by Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick & Harvey Fuqua
  Joe Tex
You Got What It Takes
11.
02/1965

You Got What It Takes
Joe Tex

from Hold What You've Got   
27 pts
51
US


10
R&B


B side to You Better Get It
[Dial 4003]
written by Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua greentick, Berry Gordy Jr. & Marv Johnson
  The Dave Clark Five
You Got What It Takes
12.
03/1967

#3  You Got What It Takes
The Dave Clark Five

from Everybody Knows   
153 pts
7
US




28
UK
[Epic 5-10144]
written by Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua greentick, Berry Gordy Jr. & Marv Johnson
  Lenny Welch
13.
04/1970

To Be Loved/Glory of Love
Lenny Welch

3 pts
110
US






[Common United 3011]
written by Tyran Carlo, Berry Gordy Jr., Gwen Gordy greentick & Billy Hill
  Don Adams
14.
07/1973

I'll Be Satisfied
Don Adams

from On His Way   
1 pts


91
ctry




[Atlantic 4002]
written by Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo & Gwen Gordy greentick
  Marvin Gaye
Distant Lover
15.
09/1974

Distant Lover
Marvin Gaye

from Marvin Gaye Live!   
44 pts
28
US


12
R&B


live
[Tamla 54253]
written by Marvin Gaye, Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick & Sandra Greene
  Narvel Felts
Lonely Teardrops
16.
04/1976

Lonely Teardrops
Narvel Felts

from Narvel the Marvel   
26 pts
62
US
5
ctry




[ABC/Dot 17620]
written by Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy greentick & Tyran Carlo
  Showaddywaddy
You Got What It Takes
17.
07/1977

#2  You Got What It Takes
Showaddywaddy

from Red Star   Red Star
190 pts






2
UK
written by Tyran Carlo, Gwen Fuqua greentick, Berry Gordy Jr. & Marv Johnson
  Alfie Silas
18.
04/1985

Star
Alfie Silas

from That Look   
1 pts




68
R&B


as Alfie
from the movie The Last Dragon
[Motown 1777]
written by Greg Crockett, Sharon Barnes & Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick
  The Controllers
Distant Lover
19.
07/1986

Distant Lover
The Controllers

from Stay   
3 pts




34
R&B


[MCA 52865]
written by Marvin Gaye, Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick & Sandra Greene
  Betty Wright
Distant Lover
20.
07/1994

Distant Lover
Betty Wright

from B-Attitudes   
1 pts




108
R&B


written by Marvin Gaye, Gwen Gordy Fuqua greentick & Sandra Greene
  Impromp2
21.
12/2009

Luv 2 Ball
Impromp2

from It Is What It Is   
1 pts




69
R&B


[JCS LP Cut]
written by Gwen Fuqua greentick, Marvin Gaye & Sandra Greene

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