Where Do I Go from Here
The Supremes
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You've been the road that I've traveled on You've been the light that shines in the night You showed me love, you taught me life (You taught me life) Oh, you taught me everything (All about love, baby) Everything I know, but I never learned Which way to turn after you've gone After you've gone, baby Tell me where, where do I go from here? (Tell me) Without you in my life, in my nights (Tell me, baby) Tell me where, where do I go from here? (Tell me) After you sheltered me for so long, baby (Baby) You've been the bridge that took, took me across Showed me the way (You showed me the way) When I was lost you took the time (You took the time) You touched my mind (You touched my mind) Oh, come, sit down (Whisper in my ear, baby) Just once more, talk to me Ease my mind before you walk (Baby don't go) Walk out the door (Baby don't go) Baby, where, where do I go from here? (Tell me) After loving you for so long, darling Tell me where? Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, baby Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, baby (Tell me where? Tell me) Now tell me, before you leave (Wait a minute, baby) Leave this heart of mine Please take the time to let me know (Please take the time) How do you teach me to let you go (Baby don't go) Well, where, where do I go from here? (Tell me) After you sheltered me for so long, baby Tell me where, where do I go from here? (Tell me) When you're all that I need, all I want (Tell me, baby) Where, where do I go from here? Without you in my life in my nights (Tell me) Tell me where, where do I go from here? After loving you for so long
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Written by: Brian Holland, Eddie Holland
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Where Do I Go From Here" is a song performed by The Suprems, an American female singing group, and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.
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Album InformationThis song is included in their album "Floy Joy," released in 1972, which marked a significant shift in sound for The Supremes.
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Single Success"Where Do I Go From Here" was also released as a single in 1972. However, it did not manage to chart significantly, unlike some of their other iconic records.
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SongwritersThis song was written by famed songwriting duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who also contributed many other songs to The Supremes and other Motown artists.
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Group CompositionDuring the recording of "Where Do I Go From Here," The Supremes' line up consisted of original member Mary Wilson, and newer members Jean Terrell and Cindy Birdsong.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases the shift in music style The Supremes were experimenting with in the early '70s, moving from the traditional Motown sound to a more mature and sophisticated style.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Where Do I Go From Here" speak about uncertainty and questions regarding the future, a theme relatable to many listeners.
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Post-Diana Ross EraThe song marks the Supremes' effort to carve out their identity and establish successful music in the post-Diana Ross era. Ross left the group in 1970.
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Record Label"Where Do I Go From Here" was released under the legendary American record label, Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy Jr., which greatly influenced the style of soul music and R&B.
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Impact on CultureDespite its modest success, "Where Do I Go from Here" and the entire Supremes' body of work remains a significant contribution to American pop culture, symbolizing a golden era of Motown music.
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