1969’s Hit: The Supremes’ ‘Someday We’ll Be Together’ – A Love Anthem Resonating Through Decades

Introduction:

“The Supremes’ ‘Someday We’ll Be Together’ is a timeless musical gem that has captured hearts and transcended generations since its release in 1969. This iconic love song is not only a testament to the enduring talent of The Supremes but also marks a significant moment in the career of the legendary Diana Ross. With its soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics, this track continues to resonate with music enthusiasts worldwide, promising an everlasting connection with its listeners.”

Did You Know?

• “Someday We’ll Be Together” was released in 1969 as the final single by The Supremes before Diana Ross embarked on her solo career.
• The song was a chart-topping hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of The Supremes’ signature songs.
• Diana Ross, the lead vocalist of The Supremes, delivered an unforgettable performance, infusing the track with raw emotion and charisma.
• The song’s music video, although a rarity for its time, showcased the group’s stage presence and marked the end of an era for The Supremes as Diana Ross pursued her solo endeavors.

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Lyrics:

[Mercedes:]
Ooo,
Woo-ooo,
Yeah,
Ooo,

[The Choir (Mercedes):]
Someday (Uh huh) we’ll be together

[Mercedes (The Choir):]
We’ll be together
Yeah,

You’re far away
From me my love (My baby)
And just as sure my, my baby
As there are stars above

[Mercedes with the Choir:]
I wanna say, wanna say, wanna say

[The Choir (Mercedes):]
Someday (Someday!) we’ll be together
(We’ll be, we’ll be together, yeah)
Someday (Someday!) we’ll be together
(We’ll be together, oh yeah)

[Mercedes (The Choir):]
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the stars (Oo, oo, oo)
You, you, you posses my soul now honey (Possess my soul now honey)
And I know, I know you own my heart
And I wanna say

[The Choir (Mercedes):]
Someday (Someday!) we’ll be together
(We’re gonna be together, be together, baby!)
(Someday)
We’ll be together (We’ll be together, oh!)

[Mercedes (The Choir):]
Long time ago
My, my sweet thing
I made a big mistake, honey
I say I said goodbye

[Mercedes with the Choir:]
Oh, oh baby

[Mercedes (The Choir):]
Ever, (Ever) ever, ever, ever, and ever (Ever)
Ever since that day (Every since that day)
(All I wanna do)
Now, now all I, all I wanna do is
(All I wanna do is)
Oh is cry, (Cry) cry, (Cry) ([with the Choir:] cry!)

[Mercedes (The Choir):]
Hey,
I long for you (Oh, baby) every, every night
Woo, just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips,
Baby,
(Kiss your sweet lips)
Hold you ever, ever so tight
(And I wanna say)
And I wanna say

[The Choir (Mercedes):]
Someday (Oh!) (We’ll be together)
(Yeah!)
Someday (Someday)
We’ll be together (Oh we’ll be together, yes we will!)
Someday (Someday) we’ll be together (Oooh, oh, oh, oh, no!)

[Mercedes with the Choir:]
Someday, we’ll be together!