"The Young Folks" is a song by Diana Ross and the Supremes, released as the B-side to "No Matter What Sign You Are" in 1969. Written by Allen Story and George Gordy, "The Young Folks" was included on the album Cream of the Crop (1969). In addition to appearing on the Canadian RPM Top Singles and US Billboard and Cashbox charts, "The Young Folks" reached number five on Jet's Soul Brothers Top 20.[2] The song was covered by the Jackson 5, on the album ABC (1970).[3][4]
| "The Young Folks" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Diana Ross & the Supremes | ||||
| from the album Cream of the Crop | ||||
| Released | May 9, 1969 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
| Label | Motown M 1148 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Allen Story, George Gordy[1] | |||
| Producer(s) | George Gordy | |||
| Diana Ross & the Supremes singles chronology | ||||
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Charts
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] | 91 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 69 |
| US Cashbox Top 100[7] | 89 |