This 1965 single cemented The Supremes' status, with its driving beat and soaring vocals becoming a signature sound for the group. It was their fifth consecutive number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was written and produced by the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team, who were responsible for many of The Supremes' biggest hits. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the R&B singles chart. The single was included on their 1966 album *The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland*.
- The Supremes performed this song live on The Ed Sullivan Show in May 1965. It remains one of their most recognizable and enduring songs.
- The distinctive opening fanfare was achieved using strings and percussion, creating an urgent, attention-grabbing sound.
The Supremes were a definitive Motown act, originally forming in Detroit as The Primettes in 1959. By 1965, they had become one of the label's biggest stars, with a string of chart-topping singles.
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