The Makings Of You · Gladys Knight & The Pips ℗ 1974 Buddah Records, under license from BMG Music Special Products LLC From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Claudine" starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Curtis Mayfield Arranger: Richard Tufo Engineer: Roger Anfinsen Lyrics: Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and a great big expression of happiness Boy, you couldn't miss with a dozen roses Such would astound you the joy of children laughing around you These are the makings of you, it is true the makings of you It's been a miracle for what you've done Please stay right by my side two can be one The righteous way to go Little one would know or believe if I told them so You're second to none the love all mankind Should reflect some sign of the words I've tried to recite They're close but not quite almost impossible to do Describing the makings of you #GladysKnight #Claudine #CurtisMayfield