Song of the Day - Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes

Oops!  I flubbed yesterday when I forgot that the 17th, not the 18th was the 50th anniversary of the Supremes very first number one song, Where Did Our Love Go.  Though not the best song of theirs by any means, it was the trio's tenth single and very first smash of what would be many, many more.  In fact the Supremes are one of the most successful groups of all time and they're still the standard when it comes to the iconic girl groups of the sixties and beyond.  So check out a rare early performance of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard performing Where Did Our Love Go... Classic!

A Flashback Friday Double Shot - 50 Years of the Supremes

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It's hard to believe it, but it's been 50 years since the Supremes first hit it big with their very first of many #1 tunes, Where Did Our Love Go.  Since that one first hit the #1 spot on June 17th, 1964, I figured I'd save that one for the actual anniversary, but since it is Flashback Friday I wanted to share two of my favorite Supremes tunes that hit the top spot in that same year.  Click play and enjoy...

Come See About Me

I've been cryin'

Boo hoo

Cause I'm lonely

For you

Smiles have all turned

To tears

But tears won't wash away

The fears

Back in My Arms Again

How can Mary tell me what to do
When she lost her love so true
And Flo, ,she don't know
Cause the boy she loves is a Romeo

New Wave Month Song of the Day - Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go - Soft Cell

Here's an early, early new wave smash from 1981.  I remember first being attracted to it because of the Supremes' remake on the latter side of the song, but the synths in this one marked a sound that'd be around for a few years to come.  Oldie but goodie!  Enjoy!