Baby Love - The Supremes

> Ooh-hoo, _baby love_, my _baby love_, I need ya, oh, how I need ya!

Spinning the dial back to 1964, when Motowns magic was firing on all cylinders, and **The Supremes**Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballardwere lighting up the charts like nobodys business. Baby Love, their second of _five_ consecutive #1 pop singles, is a masterclass in soulful sparkle, dropped hot on Motown 1066 and nestled in their chart-crushing album _Where Did Our Love Go_ (Motown 621). This is the sound of Detroits Hitsville U.S.A. Studio at its peak, recorded on August 13th, with **The Funk Brothers** laying down a tight groove.

Dianas silky lead vocals plead while Mary and Flo weave those lush background harmonies that wrap around you like a warm hug. The Funk Brothers bring the heatJack Ashfords vibraphone shimmers, Earl Van Dykes piano dances, Eddie Willis' guitar struts, James Jamersons bass pulses like a heartbeat, and Richard Pistol Allens drums keep it locked in. Add Andrew Mike Terry and Hank Cosbys saxophones for that extra soul sting, plus Mike Valvanos footstomps for that raw, clap-along energy. Produced by the golden duo of **Brian Holland** and **Lamont Dozier**, this Holland-Dozier-Holland gem is pure Motown alchemyrockin'-blues with an unstoppable beat that dares you not to move.

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**Tempo: 136 BPM**

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Piano tutorial by [**W Piano**](https://youtu.be/AUmcZjJn_PM "")

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Baby Love wasnt just the latest single; it was a cultural moment, following the trios first #1, [Where Did Our Love Go](https://youtu.be/Jt_31gR18NA ""), and paving the way for [Come See About Me](https://youtu.be/NkH_dm9NkxQ ""), [Stop! In The Name Of Love](https://youtu.be/une981B7Q4Y ""), and [Back In My Arms Again](https://youtu.be/edDBXaWN5Ns "")all part of The Supremes' historic run of _twelve_ #1s on Billboards Hot 100 from 64 to 69. The _Where Did Our Love Go_ album? A hit-loaded package, as the liner notes crow, with teamwork, feeling and harmony making Diana, Mary, and Flo the queens of Motowns golden era. The trade ad screams it: HITS ARE OUR BUSINESS, and Motown wasnt kidding.

This is The Supremes at their finestbig talent, bigger heart, and a sound that still makes you wanna hand-clap and foot-stomp. Crank it up, and let Baby Love take you back to when three wasnt a crowd, but a supreme sensation.

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Produced by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier \* Lead Vocal: Diana Ross \* Backup Vocals: Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard \* Piano: Earl Van Dyke \* Guitar: Eddie Willis \* Bass: James Jamerson \* Drums: Richard Pistol Allen \* Vibraphone: Jack Ashford \* Baritone Saxophone: Andrew Mike Terry \* Tenor Saxophone: Hank Cosby \* Footstomps: Mike Valvano