About the song
Ah, “Someday We’ll Be Together” – a song that practically defines a generation. This Motown classic, topping the charts in 1969, wasn’t just another catchy tune. It marked a bittersweet ending, a farewell anthem for the legendary Diana Ross & the Supremes.
But the story behind the song goes deeper than that final bow. Believe it or not, “Someday” actually began life eight years earlier, written by a trio of Motown songwriters: Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers, and Harvey Fuqua. Back then, it was a minor hit for another artist entirely. It wasn’t until years later, as Diana Ross prepared to embark on a solo career, that the song found its true destiny.
Johnny Bristol, one of the original songwriters, was dusting off “Someday” when Motown founder Berry Gordy intervened. He envisioned it as the perfect farewell for Diana, her voice soaring over a melody that promised a future reunion, a comforting message for both Ross and her fans.
Here’s where things get interesting. During recording, Bristol couldn’t quite get the emotional depth he craved from Diana. In a stroke of inspiration, he began singing along, coaxing and encouraging her. This wasn’t meant for the final recording, but guess what? The engineer accidentally captured the whole thing – Diana’s powerful voice intertwined with Bristol’s supportive ad-libs.
Instead of starting over, they embraced the happy accident. Bristol’s words of encouragement became part of the song’s magic, a testament to the camaraderie and the bond between artist and producer. It added a layer of intimacy, a sense of someone whispering, “You got this, Diana,” right alongside her.
Now, here’s the twist. Although it became the Supremes’ final single, neither Mary Wilson nor Cindy Birdsong actually sang on it. It was essentially Diana’s solo debut, a taste of what was to come. Yet, the song’s message resonated on multiple levels. It resonated with fans who longed for Ross and the Supremes to reunite someday, echoing the shared experiences of a generation facing social and political upheaval.
So, the next time you hear “Someday We’ll Be Together,” remember the bittersweet story behind it. It’s a song that celebrates new beginnings while clinging to the warmth of the past, a testament to the enduring power of music and the bonds it creates.
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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