“Someday We’ll Be Together” was the final single recorded by Diana Ross & The Supremes before Diana Ross left the group to begin her legendary solo career. The song became an instant classic, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1969 and becoming a poignant end to a historic chapter in Motown history.
Interestingly, although it was released under The Supremes’ name, the recording mainly features Diana Ross with background vocals by session singers and producer Johnny Bristol. Nevertheless, it symbolized the group’s legacy and was used as the grand farewell for Ross’s departure.
With its lush instrumentation, soulful delivery, and hopeful yet melancholic lyrics, “Someday We’ll Be Together” remains one of the most moving songs in Motown’s rich catalog.
Someday We’ll Be Together
“Someday We’ll Be Together” was originally recorded by Johnny and Jackey in 1961. Motown revived the song for Diana Ross’s solo launch, but decided to release it under The Supremes’ name to give a proper send-off.
Although billed as The Supremes, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong did not actually sing on the record; the background vocals were provided by session singers.
The song was the final No.1 hit of the 1960s on the Billboard Hot 100.
Diana Ross performed “Someday We’ll Be Together” during her final appearance with The Supremes at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas in January 1970.
The track later became one of Diana Ross’s signature songs, often performed at her solo concerts as a tribute to her time with The Supremes.
