From , the songwriter Paul Riser:

"“I’m proud that here we are, and they still appreciate our work effort from back then.

It's amazing, I'm telling you.

I'm really honored."

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2026/04/03/supergirl-trailer-what-becomes-of-brokenhearted-motown/89437649007/

#PaulRiser #Detroit #Motown #Supergirl

A classic Motown song finds new life in viral ‘Supergirl’ trailer

One of the Detroiters behind "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" reflects on the making of the 1966 song and its role in the new "Supergirl" project.

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"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit single recorded by #JimmyRuffin and released on #MotownRecords' Soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a #ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls those who were jilted by romantic partners. The tune was written by #WilliamWeatherspoon, #PaulRiser, and #JamesDean, and the recording was produced by Weatherspoon and #WilliamMickeyStevenson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vf3ZE7CLg0
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

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"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from American singer-songwriter #MarvinGaye's 1971 album, #WhatsGoingOn. Following the breakthrough of the #titleTrack's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of #popularMusic's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the #environment. Led by Gaye playing #piano, strings conducted by #PaulRiser and #DavidVanDePitte, multi-tracking vocals from Gaye and #theAndantes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMT-oiiY7DE
Robert Palmer - Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You

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"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from American singer-songwriter #MarvinGaye's 1971 album, #WhatsGoingOn. Following the breakthrough of the #titleTrack's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of #popularMusic's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the #environment. Led by Gaye playing #piano, strings conducted by #PaulRiser and #DavidVanDePitte, multi-tracking vocals from Gaye and #theAndantes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMT-oiiY7DE
Robert Palmer - Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You

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"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit single recorded by #JimmyRuffin and released on #MotownRecords' Soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a #ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the broken-hearted who had love that's now departed. The tune was written by #WilliamWeatherspoon, #PaulRiser, and #JamesDean, and the recording was produced by Weatherspoon and #WilliamMickeyStevenson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vf3ZE7CLg0
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

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"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit single recorded by #JimmyRuffin and released on #MotownRecords' Soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a #ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the broken-hearted who had love that's now departed. The tune was written by #WilliamWeatherspoon, #PaulRiser, and #JamesDean, and the recording was produced by Weatherspoon and #WilliamMickeyStevenson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlKR6cl34I
What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

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"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from American singer-songwriter #MarvinGaye's 1971 album, #WhatsGoingOn. Following the breakthrough of the #titleTrack's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of #popularMusic's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the #environment. Led by Gaye playing #piano, strings conducted by #PaulRiser and #DavidVanDePitte, multi-tracking vocals from Gaye and #theAndantes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efiDnHS3fzk
Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) [playlist-friendly]

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"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from #MarvinGaye's 1971 album, #WhatsGoingOn. Following the breakthrough of the #titleTrack's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of #popularMusic's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the #environment. Led by Gaye playing #piano, strings conducted by #PaulRiser and #DavidVanDePitte, multi-tracking vocals from Gaye and #TheAndantes.
https://youtu.be/tffzUtPlD4E
Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Visualizer)

Marvin Gaye’s iconic album “What’s Going On” is presented as a visual album for its 50th anniversary. Song Title: “Right On”Directed by: Tim FoxIllustrated ...

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"Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" is the second single from #MarvinGaye's 1971 album, #WhatsGoingOn. Following the breakthrough of the #titleTrack's success, the song, written solely by Gaye, became regarded as one of #popularMusic's most poignant anthems of sorrow regarding the #environment. Led by Gaye playing #piano, strings conducted by #PaulRiser and #DavidVanDePitte, multi-tracking vocals from Gaye and #TheAndantes.
https://youtu.be/AhX1GV9HAZI
Robert Palmer Mercy Mercy Me I Want You 1991 (with Lyrics)

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"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" is a #soul song, by American musician #StevieWonder, released in June 1970 as a single on #Motown's Tamla label. It spent six weeks at number one on the #USR_B chart and peaked at number three on the #USPop chart. In the same year, the song was also released on the album #SignedSealed_Delivered. The song was arranged by #PaulRiser and features an #electricSitar played by #EddieChankWillis. In the lyrics.
https://youtu.be/6To0fvX_wFA
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

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