I Guess I'll Miss the Man

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About I Guess I'll Miss the Man

"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" is a song written by Stephen Schwartz and released as a single by Motown singing group The Supremes in 1972 from their album The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb. Contrary to the album's title, the song was produced by Sherlie Matthews and Deke Richards. It peaked at 17 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and 85 on the Hot 100. The song has appeared in the musical Pippin since its original Broadway introduction in 1972 (as it was partially financed by Motown at the time), and is sung by the show's character Catherine.  


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I guess I'll miss the man
Explain it, if you can
His face was far from fine
But still I'll miss his face
And wonder if he's missing mine

He never smiled enough
But though his words were gruff
I liked his shy, sad glance
I never told him so
But then, I never got the chance

Some men are heroes
Some men outshine the sun
Some men are simple, good men
This man wasn't one

This man
Wasn't one

And I won't miss his moods
His gloomy solitudes
His blunt and thoughtless style
But please, don't get me wrong
He was the best to come along
In a long, long while

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The Supremes

The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »

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Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" is a song by The Supremes, a popular American female singing group. It was written by Stephen Schwartz for the Broadway musical "Pippin."
Album Release
This song is part of the album "The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb," released in 1972. It was one of the first songs released by the group after the departure of lead singer Diana Ross.
Song Content
The song is about feeling conflicted about missing someone who perhaps wasn't the best person. It explores the theme of love and loss in a poignant way.
Chart Performance
"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" didn't perform as well as many of The Supremes' other hits. It reached number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 14 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Cover Version
The song is also covered by several other artists, including Melissa Manchester and Dusty Springfield, demonstrating its wide appeal.
Musical Origin
Originally, the song was performed in the musical "Pippin" by Jill Clayburgh's character Catherine, expressing her feelings for Pippin despite his flaws. The Supremes' version drew on the same emotional intensity.
Last Single
"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" was the last single released by The Supremes that was not a disco song. This marked the end of an era for the group and foreshadowed changes to their musical style.
Recognition
Despite its lower chart performance, the song has been praised for its emotional depth and complexity, showcasing The Supremes' musical range.
Featured Vocalist
Jean Terrell, who replaced Diana Ross as lead vocalist of The Supremes, performed the lead vocals for "I Guess I'll Miss the Man."
Relatability
Many listeners have found the song's theme of mixed feelings towards a flawed loved one to be relatable, contributing to its lasting popularity.

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