Where Did Our Love Go
The Supremes
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Baby, baby, baby, don't leave me Oh, please don't leave me all by myself I've got this burning, burning, yearning feeling inside me Ooh, deep inside me and it hurts so bad You came into my heart (baby, baby) so tenderly With a burning love (baby, baby) That stings like a bee (baby, baby) Now that I surrender (baby, baby) so helplessly You now want to leave (baby, baby) Ooh, you want to leave me (baby, baby) Ooh, baby, baby, where did our love go? Oh, don't you want me (baby, baby) Don't you want me no more? (Baby, baby) Ooh, baby Baby, baby, where did our love go? And all your promises (baby, baby) Of a love forever more (baby, baby) I've got this burning, burning, yearning feeling inside me Ooh, deep inside me (baby, baby) and it hurts so bad (baby, baby) Before you won my heart (baby, baby) you were a perfect guy But now that you got me (baby, baby) You want to leave me behind (baby, baby) Ooh, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't leave me Oh, please don't leave me (baby, baby) all by myself (baby, baby) Ooh (baby, baby)
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Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Where Did Our Love Go" was the first number one hit by The Suprems, one of the most successful female-singing groups in history.
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Popular RankingThe song reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States when it was released in 1964.
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CompositionIt was written and produced by Motown's main songwriting team, Holland–Dozier–Holland.
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Initial ReceptionThe song was not initially a favorite of the group or their producers, and it was only released as a single when no better options were available.
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Film AppearanceThe song was included in the movie soundtrack of "More American Graffiti" ( (1979).
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Where Did Our Love Go" has been covered by a number of artists including J. Geils Band, Soft Cell, The Afghan Whigs and Linda Ronstadt.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2021, "Where Did Our Love Go" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is remembered for its minimalist approach and "baby, baby" refrain, which has been copied by many artists in pop, soul and rock genres.
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Album TitleThe song also served as the title for The Supremes' second studio album.
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Worldwide SuccessDespite early skepticism about its potential success, the song went on to sell over two million copies, making it a massive hit for the Supremes and for the Motown record label.
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Racial IntegrationThe Supremes' success with "Where Did Our Love Go" is also recognized as a significant factor in helping to racially integrate popular music during the 1960s.
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Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe song "Where Did Our Love Go" is mentioned in The Supremes' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame biography.
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Iconic LinesThe lines "Baby, baby, where did our love go? / Ooh, don't you want me / Don't you want me no more?" are seen as unforgettable in the history of soul and pop music.
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