Back In My Arms Again

Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Supremes

About Back In My Arms Again

"Back in My Arms Again" is a 1965 song recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "Back in My Arms Again" was the fifth consecutive and overall number-one song for the group on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States from June 6, 1965 through June 12, 1965, also topping the soul chart for a week.


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1999
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Hey!  Life, look at me, I can see the reality
'Cause when you shook me, took me outta my world, I woke up
Suddenly I just woke up to the happening
When you find that you left the future behind
'Cause when you got a tender love you don't take care of
Then you better beware of

The happening
One day you're up, when you turn around
You find your world is tumbling down
It happened to me and it can happen to you

I was sure, I felt secure until love took a detour
Yeah!  Riding high on top of the world, it happened
Suddenly it just happened
I saw my dreams torn apart
When love walked away from my heart
And when you lose a precious love you need to guide you
Something happens inside you

The happening
Now I see life for what it is
It's not of dreams, it's not of bliss
It happened to me and it can happen to you
And then it happened
Oo, and then it happened
Oo, and then it happened
Oo, and then it happened

Is it real?  Is it fake?
Is this game of life a mistake?
'Cause when I lost the love I thought was mine for certain
Suddenly it starts hurtin'
I saw the light too late when that fickle finger of fate
Yeah!  It came and broke my pretty balloon
I woke up, suddenly I just woke up, so sure
I felt secure until love took a detour
'Cause when you got a tender love you don't take care of
Then you better beware of
The happening

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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: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland

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12 facts about this song

Track Release
"Back in My Arms Again" was released as a single by The Supremes on April 13, 1965.
Chart Success
This song reached number one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States, making it the group's fifth song to achieve this feat.
Songwriters
"Back in My Arms Again" was written by the Motown songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, who were responsible for many hits of The Supremes.
Album Inclusion
It was included in the group's sixth studio album, "More Hits by The Supremes", released in July 1965.
B Side
On the B-side of "Back in My Arms Again" is another song named "Whisper You Love Me Boy", also written by Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about a woman who disregards her friends' advice about her lover and decides to welcome him back.
Noteworthy Achievement
With this song, The Supremes became the first group in the United States to have five number one hits in a row.
Cover versions
"Back in My Arms Again" has been covered by various artists, including Genya Ravan and Nicolette Larson.
Awards and Recognition
This song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, recognizing its significance in recording history.
Live Performances
"Back in My Arms Again" was a regular part of The Supremes' live concert repertoire during their peak years in the mid-late 1960s.
Different Versions
Over the years, multiple versions of "Back in My Arms Again" have been recorded. An alternate vocal version was included in the 2000 box set, "The Supremes".
Cultural Impact
Due to its popularity, "Back in My Arms Again" has become one of The Supremes' signature songs and remains a fan favorite.

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