I Guess I'll Miss the Man
The Supremes
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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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Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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."
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Album ReleaseThis 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.
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Song ContentThe 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.
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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.
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Cover VersionThe song is also covered by several other artists, including Melissa Manchester and Dusty Springfield, demonstrating its wide appeal.
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Musical OriginOriginally, 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.
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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.
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RecognitionDespite its lower chart performance, the song has been praised for its emotional depth and complexity, showcasing The Supremes' musical range.
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Featured VocalistJean Terrell, who replaced Diana Ross as lead vocalist of The Supremes, performed the lead vocals for "I Guess I'll Miss the Man."
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RelatabilityMany 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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