The Young Folks

For the J. D. Salinger story, see The Young Folks (short story). For the song by Peter Bjorn and John, see Young Folks.

"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
"The Composer" (1969) "The Young Folks" (1969) "The Weight" (1969)

Charts

Chart (1969)	Peak position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5]	91
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	69
US Cashbox Top 100[7]	89