When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
The Supremes
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He gave me the eye But I just passed him by I treated him unkind But he didn't seem to mind I told him be on his way But not a word did he say He just stood there kind of bold While I acted cold But when the lovelight starts shining through his eyes Made me realize I should apologize And when he placed a kiss upon my face Then I knew, oh then I knew That he won my heart So I quickly apologized Hoping he hadn't changed his mind But not a word did he say So I turned to walk away But when the lovelight starts shining through his eyes Made me realize how he felt inside And when he placed a kiss upon my face Then I knew, oh then I knew That he won my heart When he asked could he walk my way I hoped sweet things he'd say Instead he smiled kind of nice As he held my hand kind of tight But when the lovelight starts shining through his eyes Made me realize how he felt inside And when he placed a kiss upon my face Then I knew, oh then I knew That he won my heart But when the lovelight starts shining through his eyes Made me realize how he felt inside And when he placed a kiss upon my face
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" is classified under the Soul and Pop genre.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1963.
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ProducersThe track was produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier, who are key figures associated with the Motown label.
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WritersThe song was written by the famous Motown’s main songwriting team, Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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First HitThis track is considered to be the first real hit for The Supremes on the Motown label.
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Billboard RankingUpon its release, "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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InfluenceThe song heavily exhibits a Motown Sound, a genre of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
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Album"When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" is a part of The Supremes' second studio album, "Where Did Our Love Go", which was released in 1964.
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Group MembersDuring the time of this song's production and release, The Supremes were composed of Diana Ross, Flo Ballard, and Mary Wilson.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands, like The Black Eyed Peas and The Zombies, included a version of "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" in their respective works.
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SignificanceThe song marked a turning point for The Supremes, as it was their first single to chart within the top 40 of the Billboard 100.
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Backing VocalsThe backing vocals for the song were provided by the Holland brothers and Lamont Dozier, amongst others.
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Musical StyleThe rhythm of the song is fashioned after the style of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound technique.
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Live performances"When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" was notably performed by The Supremes on Steve Allen's variety show soon after its release.
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RecognitionThis song, cementing its iconic status within 60's pop culture, has been featured in various movies and TV shows as a reflection of the era's musical vibe.
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