Introduction to Diana Ross and The Supremes: A Soulful Plea in “Back in My Arms Again”
In the tapestry of American music, Diana Ross and The Supremes stand as a radiant thread. Among their enduring hits, “Back in My Arms Again” holds a special place, a soulful ballad that captures the yearning for rekindled love amidst the complexities of relationships.
Background
Released in 1965, “Back in My Arms Again” marked a turning point for The Supremes. Following a string of upbeat pop anthems, the song showcased their ability to deliver nuanced emotions with depth and sincerity.
The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent a significant four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, solidifying their status as one of the most successful vocal groups of the era.
“Back in My Arms Again” has become a cornerstone of soul music, covered by numerous artists across genres. The Supremes’ heartfelt rendition, however, remains the definitive version.
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Lyrics
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All day long I hear my telephone ringFriends calling giving their adviceFrom the boy I loveI should break awayCause heartaches he’ll bring one day
I lost him once through friends adviceBut it’s not gonna happen twiceCause all advice ever’s gotten meWas many long and sleepless nightsOh! But nowHe’s back in my arms againRight by my sideI got him back in my arms againSo satisfiedIt’s easy for friends to sayLet him goBut I’m the oneWho needs him soIt’s his love that makes me strongWithout him I can’t go onThis time I’ll life my life at easeBeing happy lovin’ whom I pleaseAnd each time we make romanceI’ll be thankful for a second chanceOh! But nowHe’s back in my arms againRight by my sideI got him back in my arms againSo satisfied
How can Mary tell me what to doWhen she lost her love so true?And Flo, she don’t knowCause the boy she loves is a RomeoI listened once to my friends adviceBut it’s not gonna happen twiceCause all advice ever’s gotten meWas many long and sleepless nights