About the song
“Someday We’ll Be Together” stands as a poignant symbol of both an era and a transition in music history. Written by Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers, and Harvey Fuqua, this track became the swan song for Diana Ross & the Supremes under the Motown label, marking a significant moment in the annals of pop music. Released as the final single featuring Diana Ross with the Supremes, the song not only captured the end of a glorious chapter but also heralded the beginning of Ross’s solo career.
Originally penned in 1961 and recorded by Johnny & Jackey for the Tri-Phi label, the song was a modest regional hit that faded into obscurity. However, with Motown’s acquisition of Tri-Phi and the subsequent merger, “Someday We’ll Be Together” found a new lease on life. When Berry Gordy, Motown’s visionary founder, heard a new version of the song prepared by Johnny Bristol for another Motown act, he recognized its potential as a perfect farewell for Ross and the Supremes. This led to Ross recording the track as her final single with the group, although her bandmates Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong did not contribute to the recording.
Released on December 27, 1969, “Someday We’ll Be Together” quickly ascended to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the final number-one hit of the 1960s. It also topped the Billboard R&B chart and briefly charted in the UK, affirming its widespread appeal. The song’s emotional depth, combined with Ross’s compelling performance and Johnny Bristol’s harmonious backing, resonated deeply with audiences, making it a memorable closing act for one of Motown’s most iconic groups.
The track’s release was both a closure and a new beginning. Diana Ross’s subsequent solo career began with the release of “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” in early 1970, establishing her as a prominent solo artist. “Someday We’ll Be Together” also took on a nostalgic quality, evoking themes of reunion and longing that Ross would allude to in her later performances and public statements about her past with the Supremes.
The song was featured on the Supremes’ final album, *Cream of the Crop*, and was performed live during the group’s farewell concert on January 14, 1970, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. This performance marked the end of an era, as Ross was introduced as a solo act, and the Supremes continued without her. Notably, the song was revisited in 1983 during the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special, where Ross reunited with Wilson and Birdsong for a brief, though turbulent, performance.
“Someday We’ll Be Together” has since been covered by various artists across genres, from country to dance music, reflecting its enduring legacy. Notable versions include those by Bill Anderson and Jan Howard, The Marvelettes, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. Each interpretation brings its unique perspective to the song, preserving its relevance and emotional resonance for new generations of listeners.
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Lyrics
I say it, say it, say it, say it again
(Someday, we’ll be together)
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
You’re far away from me my love
And just as sure my, my baby
As there are stars above
I wanna say, wanna say, wanna say
Yes we will, yes we will
(Say, someday, we’ll be together) Some sweet day
I know, I know, I know, I know
My love is yours, baby
Oh, right from the start
You, you, you possess my soul now, honey
And I know, I know you own my heart
And I wanna say
Some sweet day
Oh, yes we will, yes we will
(Someday, we’ll be together) Tell everybody
Yes we will, yes we will
Long time ago, my, my sweet thing
I made a big mistake, honey
I, I, I say, I said, goodbye
Oh, oh, baby, ever, ever, ever
Ever, ever and ever since that day
All I wanna do, all I wanna do was cry, cry, oh
Hey, hey, hey
I long for you every, every night
Ooh, just to kiss your sweet, sweet lips, baby
Hold you ever, ever so tight
And I wanna say
Someday we’ll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Someday we’ll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
Someday we’ll be together
Someday we’ll be together
Yes we will, yes we will
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