In 1964 a phenomenal female group from Detroit hit the pop music scene, and their first #1 hit had a question in the title. What group and what song title?

In the summer of 1964, the airwaves were taken over by a sound that would define a decade. The Detroit-based trio that rocketed to fame with that inquisitive #1 hit was none other than The Supremes. Their breakthrough single, "Where Did Our Love Go?", not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 but also kicked off an incredible run of success for the group, establishing them as Motown's premier act. It was the perfect combination of a heartfelt question and an irresistibly danceable beat.

The song's journey to becoming a classic is a fascinating piece of music history. It was penned by Motown's legendary songwriting team, Holland-Dozier-Holland, who had originally intended it for another group, The Marvelettes. After they passed on it, the song was given to The Supremes. Lead singer Diana Ross was reportedly unhappy with the track at first, as producers coached her to sing in a lower, breathier register than she was used to. That unique vocal performance, however, became the song's signature element.

This single was the first of five consecutive #1 hits for the classic lineup of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson. The success of "Where Did Our Love Go?" was no accident; it was the result of a perfect formula of songwriting genius, distinctive performance, and the unstoppable (Review) ambition of a group destined to become one of the most successful in American history.