You Keep Me Hangin' On
You Keep Me Hangin' On is a 1966 song by The Supremes, written and produced by the trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. It first appeared on the album The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.
History
The song mixes musical styles of pop, soul, funk and R&B. Unlike its predecessor, You Can't Hurry Love, this song contains call-and-response elements similar to gospel.
The Supremes' song was released on October 12, 1966 and was a number one hit in the United States.
Cover version by Vanilla Fudge
Released in 1967, this version by US psychedelic rock band Vanilla Fudge reached #6 on the US charts. In this case, the original was barely recognizable. Recorded in mono, the track was extended to 6:47 min and slowed down to slow motion, as the original tempo was cut in half. The psychedelic sound with a neoclassical organ score and sitar passages alienated the original beyond recognition.
Questions and Answers
Q: Who originally recorded "You Keep Me Hangin' On"?
A: The Supremes, an American Motown music group.
Q: What was the song's peak position on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1966?
A: #1
Q: What kind of relationship does the song speak of?
A: A bad relationship the singer is trying to get out of.
Q: What is the signature guitar part in the song?
A: A Morse code-like radio sound effect.
Q: Which American music group recorded a rock version of the song in 1967?
A: Vanilla Fudge.
Q: What was the peak position of Vanilla Fudge's version of the song on the US Billboard Hot 100?
A: #6.
Q: Who had a version of the song in 1986 that hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1987?
A: British singer Kim Wilde.
