The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
“You Can’t Hurry Love” is a 1966 song originally recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown’s main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, it was the group’s seventh number-one hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks, from September 4 to September 17, 1966, and reaching number one on the soul chart for two weeks. It became their second million-selling single.
Background and composition
“You Can’t Hurry Love” was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland. The song was inspired by Holland–Dozier–Holland’s own experiences with love and heartbreak. They wanted to write a song that would capture the feeling of longing and frustration that comes with being in love.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love. The song is also notable for its catchy melody and driving beat.
Recording and production
“You Can’t Hurry Love” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland.
The recording features Diana Ross on lead vocals. Ross’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“You Can’t Hurry Love” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland.
- The song was inspired by Holland–Dozier–Holland’s own experiences with love and heartbreak.
- The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
- “You Can’t Hurry Love” has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Phil Collins.