Your Heart Belongs to Me

Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Supremes

About Your Heart Belongs to Me

"Your Heart Belongs to Me" is a 1962 song written and composed by The Miracles' William "Smokey" Robinson and released as a single by Motown singing group The Supremes during their early years with the label. The song is about a woman whose lover is in the armed forces and has "Gone to a far-away land"; its narration has her tell him to always remember their love for each other if he ever gets lonely. Recorded at a time when Mary Wells and The Marvelettes were the dominant female recording acts of the label, the Supremes had struggled to release singles with Supremes members Florence Ballard, Diana Ross and Mary Wilson switching lead vocal spots. After the failure of their first single, "I Want a Guy" with Ross in the lead, their second single, the Ballard-led "Buttered Popcorn", also failed to chart. Wilson's leads, meanwhile, had not been released on any Motown singles. For this record, Smokey Robinson decided to use Ross for lead vocals for the song. It would prove to be a modest success as the song became the Supremes' first nationally charted hit at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 but failed to chart on the Hot R&B Sides chart. This became the last single that The Supremes made as a quartet. After this record, fourth member Barbara Martin left the group to start a family leaving Ross, Ballard and Wilson as a trio from then on. Martin is not pictured on the cover both due to her pending departure and because she was noticeably pregnant at the time of the photo shoot. Inspired by its modest charting, Berry Gordy would eventually make Ross the sole lead vocalist for the group. 


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Lover of mine
Gone to a faraway land
Serving your country
On some faraway sand
But you should get no name
Remember that your heart belongs to me

I'm sending you a picture
To carry with you all the time
So when you're feeling lonely
It's something to remind you 
I'm thinking of you constantly
Remember that your hearts belongs to me
Your heart belongs to me

If a pretty girl should pass you by
I won't mind
If you give her the eye
Or even if you give her a smile sometimes
But keep your heart
Because your heart is mine
Your heart is mine
Your heart is mine

Lover of mine
If I could tell you how I yearn
For the day to come
When you will return
From far across the sea
So remember that your heart belongs to me
Remember your heart belongs to me
Far across the sea

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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: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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13 facts about this song

Type of Music
The song "Your Heart Belongs to Me" is a pop song that combines elements of soul and R&B.
The Miracles' Version
Originally, the song was written by Smokey Robinson for his group, The Miracles, and was featured on their 1962 album "I'll Try Something New."
Diana Ross & The Supremes' Version
The song was later covered by Diana Ross & The Supremes in 1962. Their version, slightly re-arranged, showcased the young Diana Ross's developing vocal skills.
Writer
Smokey Robinson, widely considered the “King of Motown,” wrote the song. He has been recognized for his significant influence on the Motown sound.
Poor Commercial Performance
Despite being covered by the popular group Diana Ross & The Supremes, "Your Heart Belongs to Me" did not perform well commercially compared to their other songs. It failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Information
In the Diana Ross & The Supremes' version, the song was included in their debut album “Meet The Supremes,” released in December 1962.
Distinctiveness
This song stands out among The Supremes' discography as it represents their early work before they became successful.
Studio
Like many Motown hits, "Your Heart Belongs to Me" was recorded at the Hitsville USA studio in Detroit, Michigan.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Your Heart Belongs to Me" are representative of the sweeter, more romantic side of the Motown sound.
Fusion of Styles
The song melds pop sensibilities with the R&B roots of both The Miracles and Diana Ross & The Supremes.
Record Label
The song was released under the Motown Record Label, an institution that greatly influenced the music industry with its unique “Motown Sound,” a blend of pop, soul, and R&B.
A Cappella Version
There is an a capella version of the song available on Diana Ross & The Supremes' box set "The Never-Before-Released Masters," providing a stripped-down listen of their harmonies.
Additional Covers
Beyond its original version and iconic cover by Diana Ross & The Supremes, "Your Heart Belongs to Me" has been covered by other singers, showcasing the song's timeless appeal.

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