single · February 11, 2021

You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (live on the Ed Sullivan Show, May 11, 1969)

Diana Ross & The Supremes

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This live recording captures Diana Ross & The Supremes performing their hit 'You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You' on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1969. It showcases the group during a period of significant career evolution.

• The performance was broadcast on May 11, 1969, during a pivotal time for the group as Diana Ross increasingly stepped into the spotlight.
• This live version was released digitally in 2021 as part of the SOFA - AV Catalog PS.
• The single features the group in their signature style, blending soul and R&B sensibilities characteristic of their Motown sound.

Diana Ross & The Supremes were an iconic American soul vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, best known for their string of successful pop and R&B hits in the 1960s. By 1969, the group was transitioning, with Diana Ross taking a more prominent lead role, signaling shifts both within the group and at Motown.