This song was released in the summer of 1966 and quickly reached #1 on the pop and R&B charts. You Can't Hurry Love is easily one of The Supremes' signature songs. Gospel music greatly influenced this track which features a mother's words telling her daughters to be patient in the game of love. The song was written based on a gospel song entitled "You Can't Hurry God". This track, released two years after Baby Love, marks when The Supremes began to drift away from their teen pop sound and focus on more mature topics and sounds. The Funk Brothers provide excellent instrumentation especially Earl Van Dyke boogieing on the piano, James Jamerson strumming unique rhythms on bass guitar, and Jack Ashford on the ever present tambourine. Phil Collins made a very successful cover of this hit. It was also covered by the Dixie Chicks on the Runaway Bride Soundtrack.
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