Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations: A Soulful Exploration with “I’ll Try Something New”
In 1968, Motown brought together two of its most successful acts, the iconic girl group Diana Ross & The Supremes and the unparalleled male vocal group The Temptations, for a collaborative project unlike any before. The result? A landmark album titled Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations and a standout single that embodied the era’s spirit of exploration: “I’ll Try Something New.”
Background
“I’ll Try Something New” wasn’t just a song; it was a statement. Composed by the legendary Motown songwriting team of Smokey Robinson and Warren Moore, the song explored themes of venturing beyond comfort zones and embracing new experiences.
The song’s opening bars set the stage perfectly. A haunting melody played on harmonica lays the foundation for Diana Ross’s soaring vocals as she enters, painting a picture of yearning for something more.
The Temptations, with their signature smooth harmonies, join seamlessly, creating a powerful call and response that underscores the song’s message of unity and shared experiences.
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Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
I will build you a castle with a tower so high, till it reach as the moon.I’ll gather melodies from birdies that fly, and compose you a tune.Give you lovin’ as warm as Mama’s oven.And if that don’t do, then I’ll try something new. (I’ll try something new)Oh, I will take you away with me as far as I can.To Venus or Mars.There we will love with your hand in my hand.You’ll be king of the stars.Every day we can play on the Milky Way.If that don’t do.I’ll have to try something new. (I’ll try something new)I will bring you a flower from the floor of the sea…(Yeah, to wear in your hair)Thank you.I’ll do anything and everything to make you happy, boy.To show you that I care… I care.I’ll pretend I’m jealous of all the fellas and if that don’t do.I’ll try something new.Ooo, something new. (I’ll try something new)I’ll try something new. (I’ll try something new)Something new. (I’ll try something new)I’ll try something new. (I’ll try something new)If that boy don’t succeed, try again and then you’ll see. (I’ll try something new)Something new. (I’ll try something new)Something new.