Song Clearance Sheet
3 sources citedPride and Joy
Soul1960s121BPM
D♯ majKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriters of record (Marvin Gaye, Mickey Stevenson & Norman Whitfield), no dispute found — written for Anna Gordy; connects to “Beechwood 4-5789” (whose success turned Gaye toward writing) in this catalogue.
Quick Facts
Released1963
AlbumThat Stubborn Kinda Fellow
GenreSoul, R&B, Motown
LabelTamla / Motown Records
ProducerWilliam “Mickey” Stevenson
Recorded atHitsville U.S.A., Detroit
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriters of record — Marvin Gaye, Mickey Stevenson & Norman Whitfield
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — Motown/Tamla; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
A much-loved early Marvin Gaye hit; connects to “Beechwood 4-5789” (whose success turned him toward writing) in this catalogue.
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed songwriters of record and no dispute found.
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Its success turned Gaye toward writing his own R&B (this batch)
Same artist, same album (this batch)
Who Owns It
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The song itself (the writing)Marvin Gaye, William “Mickey” Stevenson & Norman Whitfield
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
Written for Anna Gordy
Gaye said the song was a tribute to his then-girlfriend (later wife) Anna Gordy, Berry Gordy’s sister — he wrote it while “head over heels in love with Anna,” since she was genuinely his own pride and joy. It also marked the third and final consecutive single with Martha and the Vandellas on backing vocals, just before their own breakthrough. No lyrics reproduced.
Wikipedia (Anna Gordy Gaye) · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
An early Marvin Gaye hit
Covers
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Who to Contact
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Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 17/18)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass