single · August 25, 2020

I Get a Kick Out of You (live on the Ed Sullivan Show, January 5, 1969)

Diana Ross & The Supremes

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This 2020 digital-only release captures a performance of "I Get a Kick Out of You" from The Supremes' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on January 5, 1969. The performance showcases the group during a period of significant transition.

• The Ed Sullivan Show was a pivotal platform for musical artists in the United States during its original run from 1948 to 1971.
• This live recording was released on the SOFA - AV Catalog PS label in 2020, long after the original broadcast date.
• Diana Ross would officially depart The Supremes in 1970 for a solo career.

Diana Ross & The Supremes were an American soul vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who were the main act of Motown Records in the 1960s. By 1969, Diana Ross had taken over as the lead singer and the group was transitioning into a more sophisticated sound.