Come See About Me
The Supremes
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I've been crying 'Cause I'm lonely (for you) Smiles have all turned to tears But tears won't wash away the fears That you're never ever gonna return To ease the fire that within me burns It keeps me crying baby for you Keeps me sighin' baby for you So won't you hurry Come on boy, see about me (Come see about me) See about your baby I've given up my friends just for you My friends are gone And you have too No peace shall I find Until you come back And be mine No matter what you do or say I'm gonna love you anyway Keep on crying baby for you I'm gonna keep sighin' baby for you So come on hurry Come on and see about me (Come see about me) See about you baby Sometime's up Sometime's down My life's so uncertain With you not around From my arms you maybe out of reach But my heart says you're here to keep Keeps me crying baby for you Keep on, keep on crying baby for you So won't you hurry Come on boy, see about me (Come see about me) See about you baby (Come see about me) You know I'm so lonely (Come see about me) I love you only (Come see about me) See about your baby (Come see about me) Hurry, hurry
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Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Herbert Dozier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Come See About Me" is a song by American soul and R&B group The Supremes, written and composed by the renowned songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1964 on Motown Records.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a smashing success on the charts, becoming the group's third single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States.
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Album Inclusion"Come See About Me" is included in the group's third studio album, "Where Did Our Love Go," which was also released in 1964.
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Repetitive SuccessThis song is the only one in which The Supremes managed to have repeat success chart-wise, as it returned to the No.1 position in early 1965 after being temporarily dethroned by The Beatles' "I Feel Fine."
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Original LineupDuring the recording and release of "Come See About Me," The Supremes' lineup consisted of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson.
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Soundtrack InclusionThis song has been featured in several films and TV series over the years, including the popular TV show "American Horror Story".
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists and groups have covered "Come See About Me," such as Neil Diamond, Nella Dodds, and The Afghan Whigs, making it a timeless classic. However, none of these cover versions achieved the same commercial success as The Supremes' original.
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Live Performances"Come See About Me" was frequently part of The Supremes' live performances during the 1960s.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song, like many of The Supremes' hits, played a significant role in the Motown Sound's popularity and served as an influential piece in the soundtrack of the 1960s.
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