Floy Joy

About Floy Joy

"Floy Joy" is a song written by Smokey Robinson and released as a single in December 1971 by popular Motown female singing group The Supremes. The song, built on a retro sixties vibe reminiscent of past Supremes songs, was recorded by the group's former mentor Robinson, marking his first production of a Supremes song since 1969's "The Composer". The song featured original Supreme Mary Wilson and early-seventies Supremes lead singer Jean Terrell on lead vocals, featuring the third lead vocals by Wilson on a Supremes hit single. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, number sixteen on the American pop singles chart and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. more »

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1999

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Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
You're the man.
I know I'll never own you Floy
But see me when you can.

Ooh, ooh, I know
I'm only one of a million girls
Who would give their world to you Floy Joy.

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

That's your name.
Your real name may be Smith or Jones
But not your claim to fame.

Oh, it's a joy boy!
Any girl who knew you at all
Would have to call you Floy Joy!

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

I get a thrill when I hear your voice now, Floy.
Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!
You're the man.

How much joy
Do I get from you?
You give me
So much pleasure
It's impossible to measure--

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

You're the man.
I hope in someway form or fashion
I fit in your plan.

Ooh, take me!
I want to give myself to you
And live my whole life through with you
Floy Joy!

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

A-let me hear you say it one more time
Say it again.

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

A-let me hear you say it one more time
Say it again.

Floy, Floy, Floy
Floy Joy!

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The Supremes

The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »

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