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.
My Guy
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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(My guy)
Nothing you could do 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy.
(My guy)
I'm sticking to my guy like a stamp to a letter,
Like birds of a feather we stick together,
I'm tellin' you from the start I can't be torn apart from my guy.
(My guy)
Nothing you could buy could make me tell a lie to my guy.
(My guy)
I gave my guy my word of honor to be faithful, and I'm gonna,
You best be believing I won't be deceiving my guy.
As a matter of opinion I think he's tops,
My opinion is he's the cream of the crop;
As a matter of taste to be exact he's my ideal as a matter of fact.
No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.
No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.
(What you say, Tell me more)
No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
The lyrics to Diana Ross and the Supremes's song "My Guy" demonstrate a fierce loyalty and love for their significant others. They state that nothing anyone could say or do would tear them away from their guys, because they are stuck together like glue. The lyrics convey a great sense of commitment and faithfulness in their relationships, as they pledge themselves to be faithful and honest to their partners.
The lyrics also express a deep fondness for their men, stating that in their opinion, their guys are the best and are ideal for them. The lyrics also emphasize that physical appearance or social status do not matter as much as the happiness they share with their guys. The lyrics capture a feeling of strong, unwavering love and dedication to their significant others.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy,
(My guy)
My connection with my guy is so strong that no words you say could make me leave him.
Nothing you could do 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy.
(My guy)
Nothing you could do would make me leave my guy because I am totally attached to him.
I'm sticking to my guy like a stamp to a letter,
Like birds of a feather we stick together,
I'm tellin' you from the start I can't be torn apart from my guy.
I am sticking to my guy like a glued stamp does to a letter, because we belong together and nothing can separate us.
Nothing you could do could make me untrue to my guy,
(My guy)
I am true to my guy and nothing can make me betray him.
Nothing you could buy could make me tell a lie to my guy.
(My guy)
I will never lie to my guy, even if you offer me something valuable in exchange.
I gave my guy my word of honor to be faithful, and I'm gonna,
You best be believing I won't be deceiving my guy.
I promised to be faithful to my guy, and I will remain true to my word. You can be sure that I won't deceive him.
As a matter of opinion I think he's tops,
My opinion is he's the cream of the crop;
As a matter of taste to be exact he's my ideal as a matter of fact.
In my opinion, my guy is the best of the best, the top of the cream, and the exact kind of man I desire.
No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
Even a strong, muscular man could not separate me from my guy.
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
No matter how handsome someone else may be, they could never replace my guy in my heart.
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.
Although my guy may not be a famous movie star, we are happy together. There's no other man who can take me away from him.
No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
Even a strong, muscular man could not separate me from my guy.
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
No matter how handsome someone else may be, they could never replace my guy in my heart.
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.
(What you say, Tell me more)
Although my guy may not be a famous movie star, we are happy together. No one can separate us. Would you like to know more?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, Smokey Robinson
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