You're My Driving Wheel (Alternate Version)

Supremes · Let Yourself Go - The '70s Albums, Vol. 2 - 1974-1977 [2011]

ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHEERIE:

Feels good, baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SUSAYE:

Whoo!



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Ride, ride, ride, ride



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

Feels good, baby



ALL:

Just one touch



SUSAYE/MARY:

Ow!/Ooh!



ALL:

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

You're the engine that keeps me running

You're the motor that keeps me humming

To the road that keeps on winding

Coming to the love

I keep on finding

Every time you touch me



ALL:

Starts my motor running

I like the way you keep it humming

Keeps my motor running

I like it when you keep it humming



MARY:

Hey!



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You better believe it, baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SUSAYE:

Whoo!



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before, yeah



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

My driving wheel, baby



ALL:

Just one touch



SUSAYE:

Ow!



ALL:

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door

Ain't a road in life

I can't travel

As long as I know you're there

Ain't no map I can't unravel

As long as I know you care

Every time you touch me



ALL:

Starts my motor running

I like the way you keep it humming

Keeps my motor running

I like the way you keep it humming

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

I can't hear ya now



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

Uh huh!



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before--



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me movin', baby



ALL:

Just one touch

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door, yeah



INTERLUDE



SCHERRIE:

Uh huh

Uh huh, Uh huh, Uh huh huh

Uh huh, Uh huh huh, Uh huh

Uh huh, huh, huh



INSTRUMENTAL



ALL:

Starts my motor running



SCHERRIE:

Hey, yeah!



ALL:

I like the way you keep it humming



SCHERRIE:

What you say?



ALL:

Keeps my motor running



SCHERRIE:

Oooh-wee!



ALL:

I like the way you keep it humming



SCHERRIE:

Sweet thing



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

Driving wheel, baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SUSAYE:

Ooh!



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before--



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

Drive me crazy, baby



ALL:

Just one touch

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door, yeah



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

My driving wheel, baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

You take me farther



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me movin', baby



ALL:

Just one touch

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door, yeah



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me movin', baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

You take me farther



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before--



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me groovin', baby



ALL:

Just one touch



SCHERRIE:

Just one touch



ALL:

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door--



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me movin', baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

You take me farther



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You keep me grooovin', baby



ALL:

Just one touch



SCHERRIE:

Just one touch



ALL:

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You drive me crazy, baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

You take me farther



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before--



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SCHERRIE:

You're my driving wheel, baby



ALL:

Just one touch



SCHERRIE:

Just one touch



ALL:

Opens up my door



SCHERRIE:

Opens up my door, yeah



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



SChERRIE:

You keep me movin', baby



ALL:

You take me farther



SCHERRIE:

You take me farther



ALL:

Than I've been before



SCHERRIE:

Than I've been before, yeah



ALL:

You're my driving wheel



(EDDIE HOLLAND: Next tune)

You're My Driving Wheel (Alternate Version)

This alternate version of "You're My Driving Wheel" captures the Supremes during their later years, a period marked by evolving vocal dynamics and a shift toward more mature R&B textures. Released on the compilation Let Yourself Go, the track reflects the group's continued ability to blend soulful harmonies with contemporary production styles of the mid-1970s. While the Supremes are often celebrated for their 1960s pop dominance, this recording highlights their resilience and adaptability as they navigated the changing musical landscape. The song stands as a testament to their enduring legacy, showcasing the polished vocal interplay that defined their extensive discography. It offers listeners a glimpse into the group's creative process, presenting a variation that enriches their broader body of work without relying on the immediate recognition of their earlier hits.