Buttered Popcorn

The Supremes

About Buttered Popcorn

"Buttered Popcorn" is a 1961 song written by Motown president Berry Gordy and songwriter Barney Ales, produced by Gordy, and released as a Tamla label single by Motown singing group The Supremes. It was the group's second single after signing with Motown Records (and their third overall) as well as their second, and last, single for the Tamla label, before moving to the Motown label.


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2015
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My baby likes buttered popcorn
He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn

He took me to a show
He said he wanted some more
I said kiss me please
He said after I eat

I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn

For breakfast, lunch and a dinner too
He eats buttered popcorn
Well it worries me so 
I don't know what to do
When I asked him what was happenin' in the world today
He said more butter, more butter, more butter, more

My baby likes buttered popcorn
He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn

For breakfast, lunch and a dinner too
He eats buttered popcorn
Well it worries me so 
I don't know what to do
When I asked him 
What was happenin' in the world today
He said more butter, more butter, more butter, more

My baby likes buttered popcorn
He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn

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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: BARNEY ALES, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY

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10 facts about this song

Formation Timeline
"Buttered Popcorn" is one of the earliest songs performed by The Supremes. It was launched in 1961, during the formation years of the group.
Singer Identity
The lead vocals for "Buttered Popcorn" were sung by Florence Ballard, not Diana Ross, who is generally recognized as the most identifiable voice of The Supremes.
Songwriters
The songwriters for "Buttered Popcorn" were Berry Gordy and Barney Ales. Berry Gordy is also the founder of the Motown record label that The Supremes were signed to.
Track Popularity
"Buttered Popcorn" did not experience much commercial success. It was the second single released by The Supremes, but it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
B-side
The B-side track of "Buttered Popcorn" is "Who's Lovin' You", a song later popularized by The Jackson 5.
Genre
"Buttered Popcorn" falls under the genre of popular music known as "doo-wop", a style of rhythm and blues music developed in African American communities in the 1940s'.
Unique Theme
The song has a distinctive theme as it narrates a woman's inclination for a man who just loves to eat buttered popcorn.
Limited Availability
The original version of “Buttered Popcorn” by The Supremes is quite rare to find on vinyl. It is not included on many of their compilation albums.
Controversial Lyrics
The song's lyrics were assumed to bear a sexual innuendo, which might have contributed to its lack of popularity during the time of its release.
Vocal Originality
"Buttered Popcorn" is one of the few Supremes' songs where Florence Ballard is heard as a lead vocalist. Typically, Diana Ross did the honors.

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