Mother Dear
The Supremes
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Something's on my mind Mother dear the boy keeps me crying Don't know which way to turn Keeps me so confused Keeps me so confused Mother dear 'Cause for him I yearn But he treats your daughter bad Keeps your daughter sad I wish I didn't love him so 'Cause now I can't let him go His kiss gets a little sweeter Ooh, my heart gets a little weaker I'm falling deeper Deeper in love each day I know he's no good for me But I'm too weak to break away Ooh, each day love gets a little stronger Ooh, heartaches lasts a little longer Help, help me mother dear 'Cause I can't help myself Ooh, he treats your daughter bad Keeps your daughter sad So many times I've tried Telling him we're through But when he takes me in his arms There's nothing I can do Ooh, it's no use I can't break loose I keep love him more and more each passing day All my love to him I give it Without him around I couldn't live I need him so And he knows it Can't let him go And I show it Help, help me mother dear I'm so in love with him But he treats your daughter bad Keeps your daughter sad Help, help me mother dear Help, help me mother dear He keeps your daughter crying
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Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Mother Dear" by The Supremes was originally scheduled for release in 1965.
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B-SideAlthough scheduled to be released as an A-side single, it was instead placed as the B-side to their hit single "Nothing But Heartaches."
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Mystery of Non-ReleaseThe mysterious cancellation of "Mother Dear" as an A-side single still puzzles and fascinates the Supremes fans and music historians, given its potential to become a hit.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the famed team of Holland–Dozier–Holland, who were integral to the sound and success of Motown Record Corporation in the 1960s.
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Album"Mother Dear" was featured on their album titled "More Hits by The Supremes."
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Alternate VersionsThere are at least two known versions of the song. The Supremes re-recorded "Mother Dear" in a slightly faster tempo than the original.
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Tranquil ThemeThe song's lyrics provide a comforting conversation with a mother, highlighting themes of family, trust, and wisdom.
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Unique ArrangementUnlike other Supremes' hits, this soulful number sports a unique arrangement which alternates between minor and major key signatures, grabbing the interest of listeners.
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Not a Chart TopperDespite the musical brilliance and the Supremes' popularity, "Mother Dear" did not make it to the charts, primarily because it was not released as an A-side single.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Motown Records, a Detroit-based record label renowned for its contribution to the racial integration of popular music.
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