I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking
The Supremes
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Brrrr do do da do do Brrrr do do da do do-oo Brrrrrrrrrrrooooo Brrrrrrrrrrrooooo Brrrrrrrrrrrooooo Da-oo da-oo da-oo da-oo Brrrrrrrooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Goodbye my love. Happy life my love. I'm tired and I just can't take no more. Tired of being tough Cause enough is enough This time I'm really headed for the door. You better believe... I'm gonna let my heart do the walking Walk me into something good (So good, so good) I'm gonna let my heart do the walking (Do the walking) Oh, it ain't no make believing, my heart's set on leaving. You take my very best And give me less I'm tired and I just can't take no more. Your love is unstable And darling I'm unable! Gonna ease on out the door. You better believe... I'm gonna let my heart do the walking Walk me into something good (So good, so good) I'm gonna let my heart do the walking (Do the walking) Oh, I never thought I could but I'm leaving for good. Gonna let it do the walking, baby! (Do the walking) I'm gonna let it do the walking baby (Do the walking) Oh, oh, oh! Walk on heart, walk on! Walk on heart, tip on out the door. Walk on heart, walk on! Walk on heart, tip on out the door. Walk on heart, walk on! Walk on heart, walk on out the door with your bad self! I'm gonna let my heart do the walking Walk me into something good (So good, so good) I'm gonna let my heart do the walking (Do the walking) I never thought I could but I'm leaving for good. I'm gonna let it do the walking baby (Do the walking) Walk me into something good! (So good, so good) Let my heart do the walking
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, HAROLD BEATTY
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking" is a single by The Supremes. It was released in 1976 under the Motown label.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was able to achieve good chart success. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 5 on the Disco Singles charts. It was also the group's final single to reach the Billboard Pop Top 40.
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Lead VocalistThis track featured Scherrie Payne as the lead vocalist, who had replaced Cindy Birdsong in 1973. This was the first Supremes' single to feature Payne as a lead vocalist.
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Last Hurrah"I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking" is considered the group's last successful single before they disbanded in 1977, a year after its release.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the Holland brothers (Brian and Edward), who were part of the legendary Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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High Energy" AlbumThe song is featured in The Supremes' 1976 album, "High Energy". This album was the first to feature Scherrie Payne as the leading voice.
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Disco SoundThe track is noted for its disco vibes, a genre that was highly popular at the time of its release. The sound was also a departure from the group's earlier sound, which was more pop and R&B oriented.
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Last Top 40 Hit"I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking" was The Supremes' last Top 40 hit on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
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Album ArtworkThe artwork of the "High Energy" album, where the song is included, features the three members of The Supremes - Mary Wilson, Scherrie Payne, and Susaye Greene - wearing glamorous sequined dresses.
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LGBTQ+ SupportWith its disco sound, "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking" has been highlighted as one of The Supremes' songs particularly embraced by the LGBTQ+ community.
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