Nathan Jones

Supremes · This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973 [2006]

(Leonard Caston/Kathy Wakefield)



You packed your bags

As I recall

And you walked slowly

Down the hall

You said you had to get away

To ease your mind

And all you needed

Was just a little time

Oh, winter's passed, spring, and fall

You never wrote me

You never called, oh, oh

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long



(Gone too long, gone too long)



If a woman

Could die of tears

Nathan Jones, I wouldn't be here

The key that you're holding

(Holding)

Won't fit my door

And there's no room in my heart

For you no more

Because, winter's passed, spring, and fall

You never wrote me (ooh-ooh!)

You never called, oh, oh, oh

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long



(Gone too long)



(Doo-doo-doop!)



Nathan!

Hey! Nathan Jones

Hmmm-mmm

Nathan Jones!

Oh, winter's passed, spring, and fall

You never wrote me (you never wrote me)

You never called (you never called) oh, oh

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long

Mm-mmm, mm-mmm, gone too long (gone too long)

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long (gone too long)

You've been gone too long

(Gone too long)

Hey!

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long (gone too long)

Oh, you've been gone (gone too long)

Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long (gone too long)

Gone too long...

Nathan Jones

Supremes' "Nathan Jones" stands as a poignant example of the group's mid-1970s soulful pop sound. Recorded during a period of significant artistic evolution, the track showcases the Supremes' ability to blend R&B sensibilities with melodic pop structures. The song features the distinctive vocal harmonies that defined their career, delivering a message of emotional resilience and personal growth. Released on "This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973," the recording captures the essence of Detroit's musical landscape, reflecting the era's focus on authentic storytelling and vocal prowess. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless melody and the group's mastery of vocal interplay, making it a standout track within their discography.