Love Is Here and Now You're Gone
The Supremes
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Love Is Here, And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone, Love Is Here, And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone, You persuaded me to love you, And I did, But instead of tenderness I found heartache instead, Into your arms I fell, So unaware of the loneliness that was waiting there. Spoken: You closed the door of your heart and turned the key, locked your love away from me. Love Is Here, And, oh my darling, Now You're Gone, You made me love you, And oh my darling, Now You're Gone, You said loving you would make life beautiful with each passing day, But as soon as love came into my heart, you turned and you walked just one way. Spoken: You stripped me of my dreams, you gave me faith, then took my hope, look at me now. Look at me See what loving you has done to me Look at my face See how crying has left its trace After you made me all your own And you left me all alone You made your words sound so sweet Knowing that your love I couldn't keep. Spoken: My heart cries out for your touch But you're not there
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" was released by the Motown Records on 26th December, 1966.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the group's ninth number one hit.
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Musical GenreIt is classified as a pop and R&B song, featuring the melodious sounds of orchestration, a sophisticated musical style characteristic of the Motown Sound.
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Songwriting DuoThe song was written by the legendary Motown songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, who wrote many of The Supremes' hits.
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Grammy Nomination"Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" was nominated for a Grammy award in 1968 in the Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental category.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured on The Supremes' album "The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland," which was released in 1967.
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Lead VocalsDiana Ross, the group's lead singer, provided her distinct and powerful vocals to the song.
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Memorable LyricsThe song contains spoken-word passages from Diana Ross, as she confronts a lover who has wronged her, which was a bit of a departure from the typical Supremes' song.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone," including Michael Jackson, who included it on his 1972 album "Got to Be There".
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Personal InterpretationSome fans and critics interpret the song's lyrics as a reflection of Diana Ross' growing frustrations within The Supremes and her feelings of being trapped.
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Genre ImpactIt contributed greatly to the "Motown Sound," which defined American R&B music of the 1960s.
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Music ArrangementThe song used a variety of instruments, from the regular rhythm section to string and brass sections, a sign of Motown's maturing sound and production.
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Critical AcclaimThis song is considered one of The Supremes' signature songs and showcases their ability to convey emotion while staying within the pop music realm.
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LegacyDespite its age, "Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone" continues to be an iconic track and is regularly played on oldies radio stations around the world.
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