"Chained" is a 1968 single released by

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. The song peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Top 100 on November 1, 1968. ''

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'' said that it has a "towering dance rhythm and a splendid vocal vector."

Chart history

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1968 singles Marvin Gaye songs Songs written by Frank Wilson (musician) 1967 songs Song recordings produced by Frank Wilson (musician) Motown singles Tamla Records singles {{1960s-single-stub