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.
Ill Try Something
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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I'll gather melodies from birdies that fly, and compose you a tune.
Give you lovin' as warm as Mama's oven.
And if that don't do, then I'll try something new. (I'll try something new)
Oh, I will take you away with me as far as I can.
To Venus or Mars.
There we will love with your hand in my hand.
Every day we can play on the Milky Way.
If that don't do.
I'll have to try something new. (I'll try something new)
I will bring you a flower from the floor of the sea...
(Yeah, to wear in your hair)
Thank you.
I'll do anything and everything to make you happy, boy.
To show you that I care... I care.
I'll pretend I'm jealous of all the fellas and if that don't do.
I'll try something new.
Ooo, something new. (I'll try something new)
I'll try something new. (I'll try something new)
Something new. (I'll try something new)
I'll try something new. (I'll try something new)
If that boy don't succeed, try again and then you'll see. (I'll try something new)
Something new. (I'll try something new)
Something new.
The lyrics of "I'll Try Something New" by the Supremes demonstrate a narrator who is consistently prepared to go to great lengths to please her lover. From constructing a castle to gathering melodies to taking flights to space, the singer emphasizes how they will go above and beyond for their lover. The song is a love ballad that highlights the lengths someone is willing to go for love.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the Motown sound, which emphasizes lush productions and intricate arrangements that accompany the songs' lyrics. The Supremes' tender harmonies and Diana Ross's emotive delivery give the song an added dimension of sincere devotion. The song's bridge emphasizes the theme of trying different things, and it underlines the singer's willingness to come up with fresh ideas even if it potentially doesn't work the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
I will build you a castle with a tower so high, till it reach as the moon.
I will do everything I can to bring you joy, even if it means building you a castle that reaches the moon.
I'll gather melodies from birdies that fly, and compose you a tune.
I'll find inspiration for a beautiful song from nature, and compose it just for you.
Give you lovin' as warm as Mama's oven.
I will give you as much love as possible, as warm as the comforting heat from a mother's oven.
And if that don't do, then I'll try something new. (I'll try something new)
If my efforts to show my love for you fall short, I will try something different.
Oh, I will take you away with me as far as I can.
I want to go on an adventure with you, to the furthest reaches of the universe.
To Venus or Mars.
I'm willing to travel to unlikely and unfamiliar places, like the planets Venus or Mars, with you.
There we will love with your hand in my hand.
We will be together, holding hands and loving each other in the midst of the unknown and strange places we go.
You'll be king of the stars.
I want to see you shine and succeed, to the point where you are the ruler of all the stars in the sky.
Every day we can play on the Milky Way.
We will have a joyful and playful life, even among the stars on the Milky Way.
If that don't do.
If this isn't enough to show you my love...
I'll have to try something new. (I'll try something new)
...then I'll have to come up with a new way to demonstrate it.
I will bring you a flower from the floor of the sea...
I want to give you a special gift, like a unique and rare flower from the depths of the sea.
Thank you.
A simple expression of gratitude and appreciation for my efforts.
I'll do anything and everything to make you happy, boy.
I am committed to going to any lengths to make you happy, my love.
To show you that I care... I care.
My actions are proof that I genuinely care for you and want to make you happy.
I'll pretend I'm jealous of all the fellas and if that don't do.
I am willing to playfully act jealous and possessive, if that's what you need to feel loved and secure.
Ooo, something new. (I'll try something new)
I'm excited to come up with a new and creative way to show my love for you.
If that boy don't succeed, try again and then you'll see. (I'll try something new)
If my initial efforts to show my love fail, I won't give up - I will keep trying until I find a way that works.
Something new. (I'll try something new)
I'm open to change and willing to try new things to make our love stronger.
Something new.
I'm willing to step outside of my comfort zone and try new things to improve our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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Akil Solomon
Putting these two groups together was pure genius
frankie hunter
Their voices blend perfectly. The song is tailor-made for Diana who shines in this song.
Wymell
Hey white I'm afraid you're wrong Diana Ross sounds great but Eddie Kendricks I'll send you her on this one
Wymell
I meant to say Eddie Kendricks I'll change on the Ross on this song in my opinion
Wymell
Eddie Kendricks had a great falsetto voice Diana Diana Ross she rolled her eyes but you could not outseam Eddie Kendricks that's probably why they used to date together
Honey Pie
This song gives me goosebumps!
Gregory Francis
Temptations +Supremes=pure magic!!
renaissanceman165
Check out that Temptations harmony at the beginning, during Eddie's opening verse. Otis, on top, Dennis, at second, Paul at Baritone, Melvin holding down the bass line. The blending, and warm texture on the response "Fly, Fly-y-y-yyyy...." is classic Temps harmony. So sweet. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Arthur Williams
Incredible background harmony!
Benny Adler
andantes and tempts!