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.
Honey Boy
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy.
Sweet kisses are his claim to fame
In my heart he'll always remain
True fine loving is his game
Honey boy is his name
He's everything that's nice.
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy.
I'd rather have a minute of his time
Than all the gold in the Fort Knox mine
My whole he inspired
Loving him is my desire
Always near when I need him most
That's why I love the boss.
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy.
If you see me in my prettiest dress
It's for him I look my best
Nobody can take him from me
Because he has everlasting loyalty
He's sugar, he's spice
He's everything that's nice.
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
Yes indeed.
The Diana Ross song Honey Boy is a love letter to a very special man. The lyrics speak to the singer's undying love and admiration for her "honey boy," who is the source of all her joy and pride. She sings about his sweetness, his charm, and his loyalty. To Ross, he is the most valuable treasure in the world, worth more than any amount of gold or riches.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, with a catchy melody that makes it easy to sing along. Ross's vocals are sweet and smooth, conveying the depth of feeling she has for her honey boy. The song is a tribute to the power of love and the special bond that two people can share. For Ross, her honey boy is the center of her universe, and nothing can ever change that.
Overall, Honey Boy is a classic love song that celebrates the joys of true love and the importance of that one special person in our lives. It is a timeless song that continues to inspire and delight listeners all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He is the man I am in love with, and he brings me happiness and fulfillment.
Sweet kisses are his claim to fame
He is known for his sweet kisses and is proud of it.
In my heart he'll always remain
He will always hold a special place in my heart.
True fine loving is his game
He is skilled in expressing true and beautiful love.
Honey boy is his name
He is known by the endearing nickname of Honey boy.
He's sugar, he's spice
He embodies both sweetness and spiciness.
He's everything that's nice.
He possesses all the lovable qualities one could ask for.
I'd rather have a minute of his time
I value his attention more than any material riches.
Than all the gold in the Fort Knox mine
I would rather have a moment with him than possess all the wealth in the world.
My whole he inspired
He inspires and affects my entire being.
Loving him is my desire
I have an intense desire to love and be with him.
Always near when I need him most
He is always there for me when I need him the most.
That's why I love the boss.
I love him for being my boss, or the leader in my life.
If you see me in my prettiest dress
If you catch me when I look my best,
It's for him I look my best
It is because I want to look good for him.
Nobody can take him from me
No one can take him away from me.
Because he has everlasting loyalty
Because he is deeply committed to me forever.
He's my honey boy, my ever loving pride and joy
He is the love of my life and brings me great joy.
Yes indeed.
Absolutely.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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