Some Things You Never Get Used To

Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Supremes

About Some Things You Never Get Used To

"Some Things You Never Get Used To" is a song released in 1968 by Diana Ross & the Supremes on the Motown label. The single stalled for three weeks at number 30 on the U. S. Billboard pop chart in July 1968. It became the lowest-charting Supremes single since 1963 and became the catalyst for Berry Gordy to revamp songwriting for The Supremes since the loss of Motown's premier production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, whom Gordy had assigned as the group's sole producers after the success of "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes. " 


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2008
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Some things you never get used to

It's the same routine of getting up every morning
And putting on a smile
But underneath there's another person
Who can't find a reason to make living worthwhile

Ah, another day to get through
Without the love that once was mine
Sometimes I think my heartaches come to an end
And then something brings them all back again
Like wanting you and not having you
I'll never get used to

I've gotten used to not listing
For familiar sounds you used to make
Now I'm trying to get out of the habit
Of calling your name first thing when I awake
Look here

It's like a child's first step
I have to learn to walk all, all over again
'Cause you were always there if I should fall
And now there's nobody else that I can call
It's like wanting you and not having you
I'll never get used to

Lost in a cloud
I think I caught a glimpse of you
Blindly I rush to touch your hand, huh
To discover it's my mind
Playing tricks on me again
Tricks on me again

Some things you never get used to
Sometimes I think my heartaches come to an end
And then something brings them all back again
Like wanting you and like having you
I'll never get used to
It's wanting you and not having you
I'll never get used to
Look here
Like wanting you and not having you
I'll never get used to

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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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Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON

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15 facts about this song

Release and Genre
"Some Things You Never Get Used To" was released by "Diana Ross & The Supremes" in the year 1968. The song fits into the Pop and R&B/Soul genre.
Song Origin
The song was recorded by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" for the Motown label.
Original Version
The original song was released by The Supremes without Diana Ross in the year 1967 but did not take off until Ross was added to the re-release.
Era Setting
"Some Things You Never Get Used To" is notable for being one of the group's final Top 40 hits with lead singer Diana Ross before she left the group for a solo career.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written and produced by the famous Motown team Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson.
Chart Performance
The song did fairly well on the charts, reaching #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1968.
Album
The song appeared on their album "Love Child", released in 1968.
Cover Versions
The song "Some Things You Never Get Used To" has been covered by multiple artists over the years, most notably by The Vandellas.
Cultural Recognition
Despite not being one of their most commercially successful songs, "Some Things You Never Get Used To" is considered a classic and is one of The Supremes' most recognized songs.
Rarity
Despite being a relatively well-known song, original vinyl copies of "Some Things You Never Get Used To" by "Diana Ross & The Supremes" are considered highly sought after by record collectors due to their rarity.
Role in the Supremes' Discography
"Some Things You Never Get Used To" signals the eventual departure of Diana Ross from The Supremes, marking one of the group's significant turning points.
Lyrical Theme
The song deals with themes of heartache and longing, which is a recurring motif in many Motown songs of this era.
Music Video
A music video for the song was released in 1968, featuring the trio performing the song.
The Legacy
Despite its moderate success, the song continues to be a mainstay in oldies and Motown playlists.
Live Performances
"Some Things You Never Get Used To" continued to be a regular part of The Supremes' live performances even after Diana Ross left the group.

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