The article argues that The Supremes’ 1966 hit ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ best represents Motown’s enduring legacy six decades on. It presents the song as an emblem of the label’s ability to combine memorable pop songwriting, polished production and broad cultural appeal.

Released in 1966, the track was written by Motown’s songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland and performed by The Supremes. Its continued prominence is used to illustrate Motown’s lasting influence on popular music and its place in the history of soul and pop.