I Hear a Symphony

The Supremes, The Temptations

About I Hear a Symphony

"I Hear a Symphony" is a 1965 song recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song became their sixth number-one pop hit on Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States for two weeks from November 14, 1965 through November 27, 1965. On the UK pop chart, the single peaked at number thirty-nine. The background string arrangement can be attributed to the great arranger Belford Hendricks who also wrote arrangements for hit songs recorded by Mary Wells, Teddy Pendergrass, James Brown, The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson and many other stars.  


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1968
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You've given me a true love and ev'ry day I thank you love,
For a feeling that's so new, so inviting, so exciting.
Whenever you are near, I Hear A Symphony, 
A tender melody pulling me closer, closer to your arms.
Then suddenly, oo, your lips are touching mine.
A feeling so divine 'til I leave the past behind.
I'm lost in a world made for you and me.
Oo love me.  
Whenever you are near I Hear A Symphony play sweet and tenderly
Ev'ry time your lips meet mine my baby.
Baby, baby, I feel a joy within, 
Don't let this feeling end, 
Let it go on and on and on now baby.
 
Baby, baby, those tears that fill my eyes, 
I care not for myself but for those 
Who've never felt the joy we've felt.
Whenever you are near,
I Hear A Symphony each time you speak to me 
I hear a tender rhapsody of love, love.
Baby, baby, as you stand up holding me 
Whispering how much you care,
A thousand violins fill the air now.
Baby, baby, don't let this moment end,
Keep standing close to me,
Oo so close to me, baby, baby.
 
Baby, baby, I Hear A Symphony, a tender melody.
Ah it goes on and on and on and on and 
on and on and on and on and 
on and on and on and on and 
 

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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: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"I Hear a Symphony" was released by The Supremes in October 1965. It was their sixth number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriters
The iconic Motown songwriting team – Holland-Dozier-Holland, consisted of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian Holland and Eddie Holland wrote this song.
Chart Performance
The song not only topped the Billboard Hot 100, but also peaked on the Billboard R&B Singles chart at number two.
Album Details
"I Hear a Symphony" also served as the title track of The Supremes' 1966 album.
According to Eddie Holland
Eddie Holland explained in interviews that with this song, they tried to make the Supremes sound sophisticated and glamorous. This song was a departure from the hard-hitting soul sound, to appeal to a wider, mainstream audience.
Carry-on Legacy
Rolling Stone magazine has included “I Hear a Symphony” in its prestigious list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Cover Versions
Quite popular among musicians, Cindy Birdsong, one of the Supremes, performed the song on the television special "G.I.T. on Broadway" in 1969.
Background Detail
Initially, the song started off as a ballad, however was later transformed into an uptempo, pop masterpiece.
Influences
The song played a significant role in softening the band’s image, with its classical influences and orchestral style, it is considered instrumental to The Supremes' crossover success.
Motown Records
"I Hear a Symphony" was the second Supremes song to be titled after an idiomatic phrase, after "Stop! In the Name of Love." This became a distinct characteristic of the Motown label that provided catchy, relatable titles.

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