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.
You've Been So Wonderful to Me
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics
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My heart and soul goes out to you
This world was made for boys like you
You never made me cry, you never told me a lie
You've been wonderful to me
Ooh, so wonderful to me
Oh yes, you have
You're wonderful and kind
You're forever gently on my mind
Even in my sleep I have wonderful dreams
You're always there speaking softly it seems
Telling me how much I mean to you
Oh, darling you're my dream come true
You're wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh yes, you are
Someday I'll find the words to say
To let you know how much I appreciate
Your being true and loving me the way you do
There's a smile upon my heart
Knowing you'll never say you'll part
You've been so wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful, wonderful to me
Wonderful
Oh yes, you have
Wonderful
You've been so wonderful
Wonderful
Oh, yes you have
The lyrics of "You've Been So Wonderful to Me" by Diana Ross and the Supremes express deep gratitude and appreciation towards a romantic partner who has been nothing short of exceptional. The singer believes in everything that her partner does, and her heart and soul go out to them. The world was made for people like this partner, who never made the singer cry or told her a lie. The partner has been wonderful and kind, forever gently on the singer's mind. Even in her sleep, she has wonderful dreams because the partner is there, speaking softly and telling her how much she means to them. The partner is the singer's dream come true, and the smile on her heart knows that the partner will never say that they'll part.
The second verse is a continuation of the first, with the singer expressing that someday, she'll find the words to let her partner know how much she appreciates them being true and loving her the way she does. The singer is grateful to have a partner like this, and it brings comfort to her heart to know that the partner will never leave. Throughout the song, the lyrics express an overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation towards a loving partner, one who has been nothing short of wonderful.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in everything you do
I have complete faith in all your actions and decisions
My heart and soul goes out to you
I am deeply devoted to you, both emotionally and spiritually
This world was made for boys like you
The universe was created with someone like you in mind
You never made me cry, you never told me a lie
You have always been honest and never caused me pain
You've been wonderful to me
You have been consistently kind, caring and supportive to me
Ooh, so wonderful to me
You give me great joy and happiness in life
Wonderful, wonderful
You are truly amazing and wonderful
You're wonderful and kind
You have a loving and gentle nature and are a pleasure to be around
You're forever gently on my mind
I think of you always with tenderness and love
Even in my sleep I have wonderful dreams
Even when I'm not conscious, thoughts of you bring me joy and comfort
You're always there speaking softly it seems
You are a constant presence in my life, and always speak to me with kindness and affection
Telling me how much I mean to you
You never fail to express your love and appreciation for me
Oh, darling you're my dream come true
You are everything I could ever want in a partner and you fulfill all my dreams
Someday I'll find the words to say
One day I hope to be able to express my feelings towards you more eloquently
To let you know how much I appreciate
To truly communicate how much I value and cherish you
Your being true and loving me the way you do
I am eternally grateful that you are the genuine, caring and supportive partner that you are
There's a smile upon my heart
You bring great joy and light into my life and my heart is constantly lifted because of you
Knowing you'll never say you'll part
I am reassured by your unwavering commitment to our relationship
You've been so wonderful to me
The way that you treat me surpasses anything I could have ever imagined
Wonderful, wonderful to me
Your kindness, gentleness and love towards me is truly wonderful
Oh, yes you have
You have been an incredible partner to me
Wonderful
You are genuinely wonderful in every way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN STORY, ANNA GAYE, ANNA GORDY GAYE, GEORGE GORDY
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@Wolfhoundersful
I believe in everything you do
My heart and soul goes out to you
This world was made for boys like you
You never made me cry
You never told me a lie
You've been wonderful to me
Ooh, so wonderful to me
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful, wonderful
You're wonderful and kind
You're forever gently on my mind
Even in my sleep I have wonderful dreams
You're always there speaking softly it seems
Telling me how much I mean to you
Oh, darling you're my dream come true
You're wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh, yes you are
Some day I'll find the words to say
To let you know how much I appreciate
Your being true and loving me the way you do
There's a smile upon my heart
Knowing you'll never say you'll part
You've been so wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful
Wonderful to me
Wonderful
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful
You've been so wonderful
Wonderful
Oh, yes you have
@wkbbrat
An excellent representation of Motown @ it's finest. great song, great performance. Love the swing beat change on the bridge (0:54), those harmonies, and REAL strings. This could've easilly have been a hit. Great post.
@theronedawson3236
I have always love this song. it puts a smile on my face .
@dorianlovelovedorian9764
Therone Dawson 100% agreed
@geneterrell999
I feel you.
@joey5594
Sweet memories ❤️ my mom was alive and well I would play this quite often
@Wolfhoundersful
I believe in everything you do
My heart and soul goes out to you
This world was made for boys like you
You never made me cry
You never told me a lie
You've been wonderful to me
Ooh, so wonderful to me
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful, wonderful
You're wonderful and kind
You're forever gently on my mind
Even in my sleep I have wonderful dreams
You're always there speaking softly it seems
Telling me how much I mean to you
Oh, darling you're my dream come true
You're wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh, yes you are
Some day I'll find the words to say
To let you know how much I appreciate
Your being true and loving me the way you do
There's a smile upon my heart
Knowing you'll never say you'll part
You've been so wonderful to me
So wonderful to me
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful
Wonderful to me
Wonderful
Oh, yes you have
Wonderful
You've been so wonderful
Wonderful
Oh, yes you have
@1061andy
one of their best - a stylish, sassy, swinging tune.
@Nisinique
One of my all time favorite B_Sides..I am a SupremeAPedia and that is Mary and Cindy on this track.
@tamaralinekar2904
Listening in 2019 and still a loving Beautiful ♥️ song 😘
@MotownConnoisseur30
It is Mary and Cindy doing background vocals for this track. Although it is hard to pick out Mary and Cindy's individual voices on this track, it is them. Mary is just singing higher register with Cindy. The session logs say "group" for this song and you tell its two women singing instead of three like the Andantes.