Shawn and Mel, per Wikipedia: “Someday We'll Be Together" is a song written by Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers, and Harvey Fuqua. It was the last of twelve American number-one pop singles for Diana Ross & the Supremes on the Motown label. Although it was released as the final Supremes song featuring Diana Ross, who left the group for a solo career in January 1970, it was recorded as Ross' first solo single and Supremes members Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong do not sing on the recording. Both appear on the B-side, "He's My Sunny Boy". The male backup vocals are provided by Johnny Bristol.
@@Nonchalant_248 Actually the background singers were Merry Clayton, Julia.and Maxine Waters. I heard Merry Clayton talk about singing the background vocals on this song on a show.
Aint No Mountain High Enough, Love Child, Touch Me In The Morning, she had so so many great hits, please react to more Diana. Also the Supreme's "Stoned Love" is my favorite.
Check out this video from the You Tube Channel mosogotam. The Supremes "Stoned Love" My Extended Version...the BIG One! ua-cam.com/video/LC0RzkiV1Os/v-deo.html Evidently its creator John Perrone, the talented man who put this channel together died from Covid on 5 April 2020. He did tons of other songs' extended versions!
One of the HOTTEST MOTOWN acts of the 60's along with THE TEMPTATIONS, MARVIN GAYE, and SMOKEY ROBINSON, who wrote some Motown hits himself. Motown has a long catalog and a very rich legacy.
This was the last song played at my mother's funeral, I chose some of her favorite music which also included some gospel by Elvis and the moody blues, I'm sure she was somewhere smiling...♡
Wow, thank you for sharing. I am sorry for your loss. My Mom passed this past Sunday, Nov 28 on her 90th birthday. She always bought the music in our home when I was a kid and was indeed also a musician whose piano playing in a band every Saturday night provided part of our family income. I'm sure your Mom was somewhere smiling for sure...
@@ddiamondr1 I'm so sorry to hear that Diane. I can totally relate. Lost my Mom in 2020 (at 93) and a year and a half later I still find myself talking to her every day. You just don't get over your momma being gone.
The male vocal on the track is provided by the writer of this song Johnny Bristol. There is another song in which Diana Ross as a solo artist covers These Things Will Keep Me Loving you(and it has the same vibe)
On The Motown 25 Yesterday Forever television show, at the end of the show, Diana started singing this song then brought Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong out then every act came out and sang.
The magic of Motown. As a proud Brit,Motown is the greatest thing to ever come out of America in my opinion. We LOVED Motown in the UK way before the rest of the world so we’ve been soul boys and girls from day one,couldn’t get enough of black American music.
The male voice you can hear on the track is Johnny Bristol who was just ad libing cos he was in the studio at the time, berry Gordy liked it so kept it on the recording, her goodbye song before going solo, supremes continued with a new member Jean Terrell who I prefer the voice of, they had so many further hits which are all my favourite supremes tracks ❤️
Actually she slept with the producer and from then on it was Diana Ross & the Supremes . She wasn't the biggest talent in the group . Sometimes it's not who you know , it's who you blow .. 😅
Congratulations for discovering the Motown gem. The man you hear singing is the great Johnny Bristol. Story goes during rehearsal Johnny was singing along directing how he wants the song to go. The Supremes said we will not record that song unless, you Johnny Bristol sings with us in the recording studio just the way you are right now. The rest is history...
In 1969 I was 5 years old my older sister played this song Over and over!!! She passed in 2003 ….whenever I hear this song I just cry …thinking of my sister RIP. “someday we’ll be together”. Miss you
The Supremes had so many good hits in the 60s and 70s. My two favorites are "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "Stoned Love". I really loved hearing these ladies sing. Love your reaction!
I’m 64 and I remember when those women were young and their music made everybody dance. Barry Gordy made them stars but those girls were born for this! So much pleasure from their music all my life. Now I am a rock and roll kinda girl but my second love is what we called “Soul” music and it still is. ❤️🥰😘💋
Yeah, and they have the wrong picture up.. Florence Ballard, the lady on the end had already been betrayed by Diana and fired by Berry Gordy.. Then in a final slap to her face, they played this song at her funeral..
Being a 60s baby, I grew up on Motown. Red 66 Impala convertible, no car seat, top down, just standing up on the front seat, hanging on to the seat, cruising with Motown and the 50,000 watt flamethrower, WKBW. The true ambiance of this music came from AM radio. :)
The Supremes were FANTASTIC!!! One of my all time favorite girl groups with their smooth Motown sound of the mid 60s. You MUST play Love is Like an Itching in my Heart, and Back in my Arms Again!! In both Diana belts out the lyrics with beautiful harmony by Nancy and Florence!
They were the best. Ross was the best of the best. This song was number1. At her final performance with the Supreme , the crowd was screaming to hear this song. When the first strings started , the crowd went absolutely nuts. It's available on the final performance cd. She has always been theeee grratest! Period.
This song was GOLD!!..Back in the 70’s when I’d be driving down the road and this song came on the radio I’d blast it up loud! (Yep, I’m showing my old age)
My favorite!! This was their last #1 hit. I love to do this one in Karaoke. Diana can combine her signature breathiness into a power note. This is my daily mantra while my husband works away from home on a river barge on the Ohio River. He is gone 20 days at a time then home for 20. We have been together for 20 years.
I saw Diana Ross and the Supremes in Sept of 1970 at UMass, Amherst when I was a student there. Believe it or not, tickets were only $3.50 ate the time. Original Member Florence Ballard had left the group and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. Mary Wilson was there too. Florence Ballard's story is a sad one and you should read about her. She died young. Mary Wilson just died recently.
The Supremes were supreme in our house. We had several of their albums and the album of The Temptations/Supremes tv special. I remember seeing them perform this live on The Ed Sullivan Show, it was announced as their last performance together. It brought tears to my eyes, they were saying goodbye. Amazing talents, the songwriting, the arrangements, and those voices...
The magic of Motown is undeniable. They found a formula and cranked out hits by the dozen. The studio writers and musicians are so underappreciated for their parts. We'll never see that groove factory that was the "Motown Sound" again.
Lots of fun with this era of music... So many to explore Couple other 50s/60s girl groups to check out.. The Chantels "Maybe," The Shirelles "Tonight's the Night", The Crystals "And Then He Kissed Me," The Bobbettes "Mr. Lee".... Have Fun!
Her vocals in this are a perfect example of somethng that can't be taught. Nobody wrote down all those extra sultry 'honey...baby..sweet thing...uh uh I know...hey hey hey... It makes you fall in love with the woman!
Sadly none of the Supremes actually sang on this song. It was intended to be Diana's first solo record but then Berry Gordy thought DR & The Supremes needed to go out on a high (as their latest songs had not been big hits) so released this as their goodbye.
One of my favorites by them. They were awesome girls group! We played their vinyl records over and over until we knew every word to their songs. Very pretty ladies and so sexy!!!
It was the 70's and I was home sick from school. My older brother had this album and I was told never to touch his records, but I couldn't resist. I was jamming out way too long and didn't keep my eye on the time! Lol I looked out the window with him coming down the street that I tried to hurry up to get the record off that I scratched the whole record.. needless to say I survived..hehehe
I believe they ironically sang this on The Ed Sullivan Show just before their breakup. Florence Ballard had a little- known but great post Supremes song called Love Ain't Love.
I love the Supremes and this my favorite song but they have some many others..thanks guys..loving all your reactions..you guys are awesome I said it before but I'm going say it again, I'm so glad I found yall.!!!❤✌
This was the Supremes farewell song as a group, I sat watching them on the Ed Sullivan Show for last time as the Supremes. They got a standing ovation when they finished. Ed liked them a lot and had them on his show more than any other group.
Oh man, I was a young girl growing up in a small town in northern Idaho in the 60’s. The hours I spent sprawled across my bed listening to the Supremes double blue album on my record player. sigh… It was them alternated with The Beatles. I knew every song on both. 😊 This really took me back. Thanks. 🙏🏼
This was the farewell hit for Diana Ross and the Supremes, as Diana left the group to embark on a solo career. The Supremes would continue, but were never quite the same without Diana Ross. Some of the Supremes early hits with Diana Ross are well worth the journey. You might start with "Stop! In the Name of Love," and "You Can't Hurry Love." I also like "Love Child" and "Reflections" from the later '60s. Have you watched the movie "Standing In the Shadows of Motown" yet? You need to. I'm surprised that reaction channels like yours haven't delved deeper into Motown. They were a HUGE influence in the '60s, and probably the most important influence in R&B music history beyond the world of jazz.
One of my favorite Supremes songs! They do a great song with The Temptations called “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me”. If you haven’t yet, please react to that one. It’s a classic!! 👍
Go ahead, pick any Motown group from the Temptations to the Four Tops to Smokey Robinson to the Supremes and none of it would be possible if it wasn't for the band playing the music.And that would be, of course, "The Funk Brothers", the band behind all of the Motown hits. For a highly impressive, very educational and kickass jamming documentary about these talented musicians, check out "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", you won't be sorry.
@@raenellefisher8514 Hey Raenelle, if you haven't seen it yet, check out another fantastic music documentary, "The Wrecking Crew". The complete history behind the L.A. studio musicians from the 60's and 70's that played on over 200, yes over 200, top 40 hits. They backed up a "who's who" of bands and artists. Another "must watch".
The go down in history as The Best Girl ever to do it. Diana Ross and the Supremes sang alot with the Temptations also Diana Ross did duets with Marvin Gaye.
This is Motown at its finest. First the wonderful vocals from the Supremes, backed by the Funk Brothers, and with background vocals from other Motown artists.
Shawn and Mel, per Wikipedia:
“Someday We'll Be Together" is a song written by Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers, and Harvey Fuqua. It was the last of twelve American number-one pop singles for Diana Ross & the Supremes on the Motown label. Although it was released as the final Supremes song featuring Diana Ross, who left the group for a solo career in January 1970, it was recorded as Ross' first solo single and Supremes members Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong do not sing on the recording. Both appear on the B-side, "He's My Sunny Boy".
The male backup vocals are provided by Johnny Bristol.
Hang On in There Baby by Johnny Bristol is one of my favorite songs.
Yeah this song is really Diana Ross and the Andantes (Motown's house background singers) feat. Johnny Bristol.
and again you get to hear the music of the Fabulous Funk Brothers
@@Nonchalant_248 and I believe at least one of them is now deceased
@@Nonchalant_248 Actually the background singers were Merry Clayton, Julia.and Maxine Waters. I heard Merry Clayton talk about singing the background vocals on this song on a show.
Aint No Mountain High Enough, Love Child, Touch Me In The Morning, she had so so many great hits, please react to more Diana. Also the Supreme's "Stoned Love" is my favorite.
Check out this video from the You Tube Channel mosogotam. The Supremes "Stoned Love" My Extended Version...the BIG One! ua-cam.com/video/LC0RzkiV1Os/v-deo.html
Evidently its creator John Perrone, the talented man who put this channel together died from Covid on 5 April 2020. He did tons of other songs' extended versions!
mine is Ladder To The Roof that Di didn't not even sing on
One of the HOTTEST MOTOWN acts of the 60's along with THE TEMPTATIONS, MARVIN GAYE, and SMOKEY ROBINSON, who wrote some Motown hits himself. Motown has a long catalog and a very rich legacy.
If you want to know what heavenly music sounds like its here superb track.
Diana Ross has such a pretty voice❤She is stunning to look at, as well.
This song always makes me cry, but I love it!
I like The Supremes but I've always loved Diana Ross
This was the last song played at my mother's funeral, I chose some of her favorite music which also included some gospel by Elvis and the moody blues, I'm sure she was somewhere smiling...♡
Great choices, Connie ❤
Wow, thank you for sharing. I am sorry for your loss. My Mom passed this past Sunday, Nov 28 on her 90th birthday. She always bought the music in our home when I was a kid and was indeed also a musician whose piano playing in a band every Saturday night provided part of our family income. I'm sure your Mom was somewhere smiling for sure...
@@ddiamondr1 I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm sure that your memories of her and the music she brought into your world will always bring a smile...♡
@@ddiamondr1 I'm so sorry to hear that Diane. I can totally relate. Lost my Mom in 2020 (at 93) and a year and a half later I still find myself talking to her every day. You just don't get over your momma being gone.
The male vocal on the track is provided by the writer of this song Johnny Bristol. There is another song in which Diana Ross as a solo artist covers These Things Will Keep Me Loving you(and it has the same vibe)
On The Motown 25 Yesterday Forever television show, at the end of the show, Diana started singing this song then brought Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong out then every act came out and sang.
Diana Ross, DIVA ICON!!!!! Still performing
Both songs I mention below are backed up with an INCREDIBLE BASE SAX!
This is my jams, from young girl ! Stilled listening today’s! I’m 56your old!! Three powerful sunshine beautiful!!
First time to your channel, I loved your assessment of what made DIANA ROSS the star she was and still is....good job
RIP Mary Wilson
The Supremes were the GOAT among 'girl groups.' My favorite of their many, many great songs is My World Is Empty Without You.
The magic of Motown.
As a proud Brit,Motown is the greatest thing to ever come out of America in my opinion.
We LOVED Motown in the UK way before the rest of the world so we’ve been soul boys and girls from day one,couldn’t get enough of black American music.
Love it love it love it✊🏽👏🏾👌🏾❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful song ❤️
When music was great, and talent was real!
Beautiful voices and soulful! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸
Growing up in the Detroit area in the 1960's was amazing.
I love it. A glow she had in her voice. So right.
The male voice you can hear on the track is Johnny Bristol who was just ad libing cos he was in the studio at the time, berry Gordy liked it so kept it on the recording, her goodbye song before going solo, supremes continued with a new member Jean Terrell who I prefer the voice of, they had so many further hits which are all my favourite supremes tracks ❤️
Kudos to Flo for creating the group who was the true Diva!
Dianna Ross is one of those great naturals that was found by Berry Gordy who created Motown.
Actually she slept with the producer and from then on it was Diana Ross & the Supremes . She wasn't the biggest talent in the group . Sometimes it's not who you know , it's who you blow .. 😅
@@mikey9021what a ridiculous comment.
One of the best acts to ever come out of Motown
Congratulations for discovering the Motown gem. The man you hear singing is the great Johnny Bristol. Story goes during rehearsal Johnny was singing along directing how he wants the song to go. The Supremes said we will not record that song unless, you Johnny Bristol sings with us in the recording studio just the way you are right now. The rest is history...
In 1969 I was 5 years old my older sister played this song Over and over!!! She passed in 2003 ….whenever I hear this song I just cry …thinking of my sister RIP. “someday we’ll be together”. Miss you
My dad had a huge crush on Diana Ross.
Omg I grew up listening to Diana Ross and the supremes and Motown because of my mom love ❤️ this music
Just love the Temptations softly in the background singing "baby", and other lyrics. Perfect.
My favorite
You look but shouldn’t be surprised by the background voice of the magnificent Johnny Bristol the writer behind this great hit of all time👌👌👌👌
The Supremes had so many good hits in the 60s and 70s. My two favorites are "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "Stoned Love". I really loved hearing these ladies sing. Love your reaction!
This was Diana's last outing with the Supremes before she went solo
Classic Motown! You could listen to Diana Ross and the Supremes everyday for the rest of your life!
She’s still an elegant woman. Terrific woman and singer!
The last song they made together as The Supremes.
RIP Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.
I remember hearing the Supremes on the radio in the 60s, these songs are welded in my brain, doesn't get any better than the Supremes
It's before my time but... 'My world is empty without you babe'
I’m 64 and I remember when those women were young and their music made everybody dance. Barry Gordy made them stars but those girls were born for this! So much pleasure from their music all my life. Now I am a rock and roll kinda girl but my second love is what we called “Soul” music and it still is. ❤️🥰😘💋
This was Diana Ross's farewell to the Supremes to go solo.
Awww really? Sad.
Yeah, and they have the wrong picture up.. Florence Ballard, the lady on the end had already been betrayed by Diana and fired by Berry Gordy.. Then in a final slap to her face, they played this song at her funeral..
Diana Ross: Do You Know Where You're Going To, I'm Still Waiting & All of my Life.. are great songs.
Soft as velvet
Being a 60s baby, I grew up on Motown. Red 66 Impala convertible, no car seat, top down, just standing up on the front seat, hanging on to the seat, cruising with Motown and the 50,000 watt flamethrower, WKBW. The true ambiance of this music came from AM radio. :)
The Supremes were FANTASTIC!!! One of my all time favorite girl groups with their smooth Motown sound of the mid 60s. You MUST play Love is Like an Itching in my Heart, and Back in my Arms Again!! In both Diana belts out the lyrics with beautiful harmony by Nancy and Florence!
You did an amazing job reacting again.
I would hold my grand babies and dance to her songs, especially Baby Love ❤️
Most beautiful, romantic song ever!!
They were the best. Ross was the best of the best. This song was number1. At her final performance with the Supreme , the crowd was screaming to hear this song. When the first strings started , the crowd went absolutely nuts. It's available on the final performance cd. She has always been theeee grratest! Period.
I think that is Johnny Bristol with them, he was great too.
They have so many great songs. One of their lesser known songs that I love is Love Child.
Love that song.
Love Child Was There Last #1 hit
So I wouldn't say lesser
The Supremes are Still the Greatest female group of All Time
Heard this for years as a wee child, but first time I'm hearing how pure & lovely it was.
This song was GOLD!!..Back in the 70’s when I’d be driving down the road and this song came on the radio I’d blast it up loud! (Yep, I’m showing my old age)
Best girl group ever!!. Imho.
My favorite!! This was their last #1 hit. I love to do this one in Karaoke. Diana can combine her signature breathiness into a power note. This is my daily mantra while my husband works away from home on a river barge on the Ohio River. He is gone 20 days at a time then home for 20. We have been together for 20 years.
I saw Diana Ross and the Supremes in Sept of 1970 at UMass, Amherst when I was a student there. Believe it or not, tickets were only $3.50 ate the time. Original Member Florence Ballard had left the group and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. Mary Wilson was there too. Florence Ballard's story is a sad one and you should read about her. She died young. Mary Wilson just died recently.
My favorite Supremes song.
My first album I ever got, and yes that was a long, long time ago
The Supremes were supreme in our house. We had several of their albums and the album of The Temptations/Supremes tv special. I remember seeing them perform this live on The Ed Sullivan Show, it was announced as their last performance together. It brought tears to my eyes, they were saying goodbye. Amazing talents, the songwriting, the arrangements, and those voices...
The magic of Motown is undeniable. They found a formula and cranked out hits by the dozen.
The studio writers and musicians are so underappreciated for their parts. We'll never see that groove factory that was the "Motown Sound" again.
Lots of fun with this era of music... So many to explore Couple other 50s/60s girl groups to check out.. The Chantels "Maybe," The Shirelles "Tonight's the Night", The Crystals "And Then He Kissed Me," The Bobbettes "Mr. Lee".... Have Fun!
Her vocals in this are a perfect example of somethng that can't be taught. Nobody wrote down all those extra sultry 'honey...baby..sweet thing...uh uh I know...hey hey hey... It makes you fall in love with the woman!
Ain't no mountain high enough,and Touch me in the morning,2 musts!
Sadly none of the Supremes actually sang on this song. It was intended to be Diana's first solo record but then Berry Gordy thought DR & The Supremes needed to go out on a high (as their latest songs had not been big hits) so released this as their goodbye.
RIP Flo Ballard and Mary Wilson
Oprah said when she saw the Supremes on The Ed Sullivan Show she was thrilled to see "black people" on TV....she was 9 or 10 years old...
This is my favorite song by them! Love it! Keep On Rockin' Needed to add that another great by them is I Hear A Symphony :)
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, The Supremes! Also The Temptations❤
"Reflections " is my favorite.
One of my favorites by them. They were awesome girls group! We played their vinyl records over and over until we knew every word to their songs. Very pretty ladies and so sexy!!!
I loved this growing up! Still a jam!
“Chic - Good Times” 👍👍👍👍👍
You won’t regret hearing this song. Great song, Beautiful people, Wonderful band.
Absolute favorite song by them. Thanks for reacting❤
Love this song. You guys Rock!
I live through this erra and loved the music of the time. THIS IS MY SECOND CHOICE OF THEIR SONGS, only to I HEAR A SYMPHONY.
Motown girl groups!!! Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, and The Marvelettes. Hear them all and enjoy.
Really she gives True Love a different meaning!
Oh, that "Motown Sound!"
One of my favorite songs I have sweet memories of my Mother and stepfather dancing the cha-cha to this song it was so cute.
It was the 70's and I was home sick from school. My older brother had this album and I was told never to touch his records, but I couldn't resist. I was jamming out way too long and didn't keep my eye on the time! Lol I looked out the window with him coming down the street that I tried to hurry up to get the record off that I scratched the whole record.. needless to say I survived..hehehe
Check I'm Gonna Make You Love Me by The Supremes and The Temptations!
I believe they ironically sang this on The Ed Sullivan Show just before their breakup. Florence Ballard had a little- known but great post Supremes song called Love Ain't Love.
I love the Supremes and this my favorite song but they have some many others..thanks guys..loving all your reactions..you guys are awesome I said it before but I'm going say it again, I'm so glad I found yall.!!!❤✌
Thank you so much for being a part of the squad. We’ll do more of The Supremes.
React to Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes
This was the Supremes farewell song as a group, I sat watching them on the Ed Sullivan Show for last time as the Supremes. They got a standing ovation when they finished. Ed liked them a lot and had them on his show more than any other group.
Greetings from Dublin Ireland,
I just wanted to say,
I love your reactions and choice of music, thank you
❤️🥰❤️ Hello S & M W,LLSQUAD!!! ⭐️ LOVELY SONG. THANK YOU FOR PLAYING! ❤️🥰❤️
last song as the Supremes the male voice in the background is coaching them was suppose to be remove but Barry like it and left it in
Love the song, with stone love pure brilliance ❤️🙏❤️
She and the Supremes have soul…it comes through in her rhythm and timing.
Oh man, I was a young girl growing up in a small town in northern Idaho in the 60’s. The hours I spent sprawled across my bed listening to the Supremes double blue album on my record player. sigh… It was them alternated with The Beatles. I knew every song on both. 😊 This really took me back. Thanks. 🙏🏼
This was the farewell hit for Diana Ross and the Supremes, as Diana left the group to embark on a solo career. The Supremes would continue, but were never quite the same without Diana Ross. Some of the Supremes early hits with Diana Ross are well worth the journey. You might start with "Stop! In the Name of Love," and "You Can't Hurry Love." I also like "Love Child" and "Reflections" from the later '60s.
Have you watched the movie "Standing In the Shadows of Motown" yet? You need to. I'm surprised that reaction channels like yours haven't delved deeper into Motown. They were a HUGE influence in the '60s, and probably the most important influence in R&B music history beyond the world of jazz.
One of my favorite Supremes songs! They do a great song with The Temptations called “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me”. If you haven’t yet, please react to that one. It’s a classic!! 👍
Always been one of my favorites!
Go ahead, pick any Motown group from the Temptations to the Four Tops to Smokey Robinson to the Supremes and none of it would be possible if it wasn't for the band playing the music.And that would be, of course,
"The Funk Brothers",
the band behind all of the Motown hits.
For a highly impressive, very educational and kickass jamming documentary about these talented musicians, check out
"Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", you won't be sorry.
Totally agree. It was an eye-opening documentary, and the music was wonderful.
@@raenellefisher8514 Hey Raenelle, if you haven't seen it yet, check out another fantastic music documentary,
"The Wrecking Crew".
The complete history behind the L.A. studio musicians from the 60's and 70's that played on over 200, yes over 200, top 40 hits. They backed up a "who's who" of bands and artists.
Another "must watch".
@@mrsouthjersey4956 I haven't seen it. Thank you for the recommendation. I'll definitely watch it.
The go down in history as The Best Girl ever to do it. Diana Ross and the Supremes sang alot with the Temptations also Diana Ross did duets with Marvin Gaye.
One of the great groups of the 60’s.
🥰 A voice full of honey!
This is Motown at its finest. First the wonderful vocals from the Supremes, backed by the Funk Brothers, and with background vocals from other Motown artists.
And thats why she stood out in the we are the world video.