The Supremes were a hugely successful Motown all-female singing group active from 1959 until 1977, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway showtunes, psychedelia and disco. Second only to The Beatles in terms of records sales and chart success, The Supremes were the most successful American musical act of the 1960s, delivering twelve #1 hits between 1964 and 1969, many of them written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1959, The Supremes began as a quartet called The Primettes. Founding members Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown, all from the Brewster-Douglas public housing project in Detroit, were the sister act to The Primes (later The Temptations). In 1960, Barbara Martin replaced McGlown, and the group signed with Motown in 1961 as The Supremes.
Martin left at the end of 1961, and Ross, Ballard, and Wilson carried on as a trio. After they achieved success in 1964 with Ross as the lead singer, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross and the Supremes in 1967. Ballard left the group that same year because of personal differences and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong.
Diana Ross left the group for a history-making solo career in 1970 and was replaced by Jean Terrell. After 1972, the lineup of The Supremes changed frequently, with Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, and Susaye Greene all becoming members before the group ended its eighteen-year existence in 1977.
Everything Is Good About
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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Like a shining star
You brighten my whole world
It brings me joy being your girl
'Cause everything's good about you
I couldn't live without you
You're so sweet, you're so fine
Full of clover
Bustin' out all over
You're the summer in the park
You're the candle in the dark
And I love you, so true
Yes, I do
You're the love of my life
You're a pure delight
The short time I've been with you
You must've come from heaven above
You're the poets meaning of love
You're tender touch means oh so much
You're the sunshine after the storm
When I'm cold you make me warm
And I love you, so true
Yes, I do
It's a lonely day and night
And things will be alright
Together just you and me
Just living in pure ecstacy
'Cause everything's good about you
I couldn't live without you
You are my guiding light
When things go wrong
You make them right
This heart inside's bursting with pride
Please let your heart surround me
And always stay around me
I love you, so true
Yes, I do, yeah
The lyrics of Everything Is Good About You by Diana Ross and The Supremes express deep appreciation and gratitude for a loved one. The song starts by addressing the beauty of the person who brightens the singer's world like a shining star. The chorus that repeats throughout the song declares that everything about the person is good and that the singer couldn't live without them. The sweetness and tenderness of the beloved is compared to being full of clover, the summer in the park, and the candle in the dark. These sentiments lead the singer to confess that the person is the love of their life, a pure delight, and heaven-sent.
The second verse of the song highlights the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of the lover's presence in the singer's life. The lover's tender touch, like a ray of sunshine, brings warmth even in the cold of difficult times. Finally, the song declares an intention to stick together through lonely days, nights, and all that life throws at them, living in pure ecstasy.
Everything Is Good About You is a song that is deeply romantic, and one that acknowledges, appreciates and adores the loved one. It is a song that conveys how deeply grateful and complete the singer's life is with their significant other. The song, with its dulcet tones and soulful melodies, serves as an ode to the power of love and an excellent depiction of the Motown era.
Line by Line Meaning
So sweet you are
You are incredibly sweet, with a delightful personality
Like a shining star
Just like a star that shines brightly in the sky, you light up my life
You brighten my whole world
Your presence alone makes everything in my life happier and more enjoyable
It brings me joy being your girl
I am filled with happiness simply because I am your significant other
'Cause everything's good about you
I love every aspect of your personality and character
I couldn't live without you
Life without you would be unbearable
You're so sweet, you're so fine
Your sweetness and charm are unmatched
I'm so thankful that you're mine
I feel incredibly grateful and lucky to have you as mine
Full of clover
You are fortunate and blessed in every way
Bustin' out all over
You are overflowing with joy and positive energy
You're the summer in the park
You are the epitome of happy and carefree summer days
You're the candle in the dark
You bring light and hope during the darkest times
And I love you, so true
My love for you is genuine and unwavering
Yes, I do
I really do love you
You're the love of my life
You are the person I love more than anyone else in the world
You're a pure delight
You are a complete joy to be around
The short time I've been with you
Even though we haven't been together for very long
You must've come from heaven above
I feel like you were sent to me by a higher power
You're the poets meaning of love
You embody the very essence and definition of romantic love
You're tender touch means oh so much
Your gentle and caring touch is incredibly meaningful to me
You're the sunshine after the storm
You bring light and positivity after difficult times
When I'm cold you make me warm
You comfort and warm me up when I'm feeling down or lonely
It's a lonely day and night
When I am without you, everything feels empty and solitary
And things will be alright
Knowing that I have you in my life makes everything okay
Together just you and me
When we are together, everything feels perfect and complete
Just living in pure ecstasy
Being with you fills me with an overwhelming sense of happiness and joy
You are my guiding light
You show me the way and guide me through life's challenges
When things go wrong
During difficult times or challenges
You make them right
You help me overcome obstacles and make everything better
This heart inside's bursting with pride
I am filled with love and admiration for you
Please let your heart surround me
I crave your love and affection
And always stay around me
I want you to always be with me, by my side
I love you, so true
My love for you is genuine and unwavering
Yes, I do, yeah
I really do love you with all my heart
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JAMES DEAN
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@haroldstella1398
ONE THE BEST SUPREMES SONGS β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
@kennethfiggs2138
Another one of my favorites. The words are beautiful and I'm sure many of us think of that special someone.
@michaelcarlsson5773
THIS SONG MAKES ME FILL WITH LOVE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT I LIVE ALONE. πΆπΆπΆ ππ
@paul8926
Couldnβt agree more !
@mikeelliott5998
Perfect song for hand dancing. Could definitely be a hit if released in 2021. My generation (β60βs baby boomer) loves this song.
@k.n.carter8089
Always loved this song from The Supremes.
@denisesullivan5116
4-20-21 WOW, I'm just hearing this song and I absolutely love it! I've been playing it on repeat for 2 days and counting. The words tell a story of being in Love and the slide show is amazing. I thought I new all the Supremes song but this one slipped my me. π€
@inkyknewjones8930
βΊ This song is absolutely amazing ! Love it! always have. PURE GENIUS + EXCELLENCE = PERFECTION π Thanks for posting it π
@jobomusique5400
One of my all time favorite Supreme's song...so beautiful and simple. The romance lives on...the good old days and happy to say I was raised that way! Forget that texting crap, lmao
@larrysmith647
@ Attuned Color---was at a Supremes concert, way back in 1965, Tulsa Okla. Convention Center.