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Today's Morning Edition music is from the Supremes. Eddie Holland, the co-author of the song "Love is Here and Now You're Gone," said it was his idea to include spoken word passages. It's a technique that singer Diana Ross would use many more times later in her career. 

"Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the ninth chart-topper for the Supremes.

It was also the first song the group did not record in their hometown of Detroit. The producers wanted a new sound so they sent the Supremes to Los Angeles.

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"Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the ninth chart-topper for the Supremes.


Today's Morning Edition music is from Diana Ross.  Eddie Holland, the co-author of the song "Love is Here and Now You're Gone," said it was his idea to include spoken word passages. It's a technique that Diana Ross would use many more times later in her career. "Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today. It was the 9th chart topper for the Supremes. It was also the first song the group did not record in their hometown of Detroit. The producers wanted a new sound so they sent the Supremes to Los Angeles.

Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'

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