Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)
The Temptations
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Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by. I say to myself, "You're such a lucky guy." To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. Out of all of the fellas in the world she belongs to you... But it was just my imagination running away with me. It was just my imagination running away with me... Ooh-hoo-hoo-hooh Soon we'll be married.. and raise a family. In a cozy, little home out in the country with two children, maybe three. I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream for too real it all seems. But it was just my imagination -- once again -- running away with me. I tell you it was just my imagination running away with me... Every night, on my knees I pray, "Dear Lord, hear my plea... don't ever let another take her love from me or I will surely die.." Ooh, her love is heavenly; when her arms enfold me, I hear a tender rhapsody... but in reality, she doesn't even know me Just my imagination -- once again -- running away with me. Tell you it was just my imagination running away with me. I never met her, but I can't forget her. Just my imagination.. -- ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah -- running away with me
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Written by: Fernando Lopez-Rossi
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" is a hit single by The Temptations. It's classified as soul and funk music that beautifully intermingles expressive soulful vocals with a jazz-influenced funky beat.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1971. It was one of the popular hits during this era marking the evolution of rhythm and blues into more modern sounds.
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Chart Performance"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" was a big hit and it managed to reach number 18 on the Billboard Pop Singles and number 8 on the Billboard R&B Singles.
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Production FolksThe song was produced by the iconic producer, Norman Whitfield. His strong association with Motown records and the fusion of psychedelic soul is very evident in "Superstar".
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Songwriting Credit"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Strong is particularly well known for co-writing many of the Motown hits.
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Song InspirationThe song was reportedly written as a jab at former Temptations members David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, after the two had left the group to pursue solo careers.
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Album InclusionThis song was also included in the album "Solid Rock" by The Temptations. The album was released in 1972.
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Song’s MessageThe song's lyrics serve as a reminder to stars about their struggles climbing to fame and the importance of staying humble. It's an admonition to those who let fame change their behavior and values.
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VocalsThe strong vocals in this track were delivered by Dennis Edwards, Damon Harris, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams. This powerful lineup made "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" a fan favorite.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Motown records, the iconic record label known for producing hits in the soul and R&B genre. Motown was instrumental in the racial integration of popular music during the 1960s.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song's production features unique overdubbing and assembly techniques, creating a sophisticated arrangement of vocals, electric guitar lines, and a driving bass part, along with brass and string sections.
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