One Song

The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On"


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Today on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack Motown’s secret sauce through the lens of The Supremes’s electrifying 1966 hit “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Diallo and LUXXURY highlight every element that makes this track a timeless classic: Diana Ross’s subdued vocals, James Jamerson’s groovin’ bassline, and the iconic Morse Code-esque guitar riff. Join them as they celebrate the brilliance of this song and give flowers to all the unsung heroes.


Songs Discussed:


“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - The Supremes

“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” - The Temptations

“Buttered Popcorn” - The Supremes

“Where Did Our Love Go” - The Supremes

“Baby Love” - The Supremes

“Come See About Me” - The Supremes

“Stop! In The Name Of Love” - The Supremes

“Back In My Arms Again” - The Supremes

“Back to Black” - Amy Winehouse

“Be My Baby” - The Ronettes

“Take Me Home Tonight” - Eddie Money

“Wichita Lineman” - Glen Campbell

“I Want You Back” - The Jackson 5

“Starman” - David Bowie

“London Calling” - The Clash

“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - Vanilla Fudge

“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” - Kim Wilde

“Set Me Free” - Ken Boothe

“All I Want Is You” - Zilla Mayes

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