Bad Weather

The Supremes

About Bad Weather

"Bad Weather" is a song recorded and released as a single by Motown vocal group The Supremes in 1973. It was composed by Stevie Wonder and Lynda Laurence's brother Ira Tucker Jr., and produced by Wonder. The song was then-lead singer Jean Terrell's last charted single as a member of the Supremes and the second and last time Laurence was featured on a Supremes single.


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Why is it we can't be the way we used to be?
Problems, we would work it out, whenever there was any doubt
You use to trust in me but now you're leaving me to suffer
Oh, oh, oh yeah a-yeah, if you give love a chance
I'll do the best I can, we can work it out in time
And mend the pieces of our lives, please believe in me
Every day is looking darker

Think I'm gonna run into bad weather, skies are gray
'Cause our love just ain't together
Think I'm gonna run into bad weather
'Cause our love just ain't together

All the things we used to do, together me and you
Think of the fun we had and how our love's suppose to last
Mistakes were not all you, I know I made some too, sugar, baby, baby
Open up your eyes and see that you're the one for me
Let's fix it, there's still time, we can love, love sunshine
Baby, won't you please stop it, don't make me suffer

Think I'm gonna run into bad weather, look at the rain
'Cause our love just ain't together, no
Think I'm gonna run into bad weather
'Cause our stuff just ain't together

Now, now, now, now, now, now, now, now, yeah, yeah
Think I'm gonna run into bad weather
'Cause our love just ain't together, oh no

Think I'm gonna run into bad weather, look at the rain
'Cause our stuff just ain't together, hey, baby, baby, baby, yeah
Bad weather, bad weather, bad weather, our love just ain't together
(It ain't together, no, run into bad weather)
Gonna run, gonna run, I'm gonna run, I'm gonna run
You got me running, you got me running, hey yeah

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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: IRA TUCKER, STEVIE WONDER

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Release Details
"Bad Weather" is a single recorded by The Supremes, an American female singing group. Released in May 1973, this song is part of their album called "Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb."
Collaboration Highlight
This track is the result of a collaboration between Smokey Robinson, a legendary songwriter, and Stevie Wonder, an iconic musician. Both were seasoned members of Motown, the record label to which The Supremes were signed.
Chart Performance
Despite the stellar lineup of people involved in the creation of the song, "Bad Weather" did not perform as well as expected on the music charts. It only reached No. 87 on the Billboard pop chart in the United States.
Lineup Change
"Bad Weather" was the first song where Cindy Birdsong appeared after replacing Lynda Laurence, showing a lineup change in The Supremes.
Song Theme
The song possesses a metaphorical theme, which equates 'bad weather' to the struggles and hardships of life.
Unique Sound
Unlike many of The Supremes' previous songs known for their distinctive pop sound, "Bad Weather" is more steeped in a funk style, showing a different musical direction for the group.
Album Performance
Unfortunately, the album "Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb", which contained "Bad Weather" did not garner significant commercial success, causing Motown to decide against any further collaborations with Webb.
Critically acclaimed
Despite not making a significant commercial impact, "Bad Weather" has been praised for its artistic boldness and stylistic departure from The Supremes' earlier works.
Non-Album Single
Although "Bad Weather" was part of "Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb", the album was released after the single was issued, making "Bad Weather" a non-album single at the time of its release.
Lasting Impact
Despite its underwhelming commercial performance, "Bad Weather" is still appreciated by critics and fans, uniquely highlighting The Supremes' musical versatility.

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