This handsome box set is, surprisingly, the first complete history of the pop-soul act that posed Motown's--indeed, America's--most serious threat to the Beatles' domination of '60s record charts. The set's heart is the dozen Billboard No. 1 songs, plus many other hits, scored by the trio of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard (deposed in 1967 and replaced by Cindy Birdsong). Also included are two sides by a 1960 version of the group when it was a quartet called the Primettes, a raft of pre-superstardom singles, and album cuts ranging from Holland-Dozier-Holland stunners such as "Heaven Must Have Sent You" to wan versions of "People" and "Falling in Love with Love." In reminding us of such duds as the latter (not to mention early, unfocused 45s such as "Buttered Popcorn"), The Supremes points up the group's mixed artistic success. Still, Ross and her winning-but-often-thin voice benefited more from cannily written and arranged tunes than any other Hitsville U.S.A. denizen; classics such as "Love is Like an Inching in My Heart" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On" showcase her combination of breathy sexuality and emotional vulnerability before it curdled into showbiz insincerity in later decades. Disc Four offers a definitive selection of hits and misses by the revolving-door lineup that carried on under the Supremes banner after Ross's 1970 departure until the inevitable closing of the franchise in the late '70s. --Rickey Wright
The Supremes,The Supremes,Motown / Pgd,Box Sets (Audio Only),Girl Group,Motown,Oldies,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Uptown Soul
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The #1's (Eco-Friendly Packaging)
Diana Ross & The Supremes Manufacturer: Utv Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000DD575 Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
Tracks:
- Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
- Baby Love - The Supremes
- Come See About Me - The Supremes
- Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
- Back In My Arms Baby - The Supremes
- I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes
- You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
- You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes
- Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
- The Happening - The Supremes
- Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes
- Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes
- Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes
- Stoned Love - The Supremes
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
- Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
- The Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?) - Diana Ross
- Love Hangover - Diana Ross
- The Boss - Diana Ross
- Upside Down - Diana Ross
- I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
- Endless Love - Diana Ross
- You Keep Me Hangin' On (Almighty Mix Edit) - Diana Ross
Amazon.com
In the path of enormously popular collections of number one singles by Elvis and the Beatles comes this crammed (seconds shy of the 80-minute mark) disc from another pop-culture icon, Diana Ross & the Supremes. 14 Diana Ross/Supremes tracks appear in some of their most vivid sound ever, while the post-Ross Supremes get their due with "Stoned Love." Ross' Hollywood years make for the weakest music here ("Touch Me in the Morning," "Endless Love"), but disco smashes "Upside Down," "I'm Coming Out," and "The Boss" prove as smart, canny, and enduring as Supremes 45s like "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Reflections." The contemporary, yet already dated, remix of "Hangin' On" at album's end suggests, in fact, that Ross might make one more dance-floor comeback if paired with the right behind-the-scenes team. Basement Jaxx, anyone? --Rickey WrightAlbum Description
The Number 1's series is a brand-new line of CDs featuring #1 radio hits from the biggest names in music. This collection includes decade compilations as well as individual artist CDs and is being released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered.UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.
Customer Reviews:
Revisiting the 60's in Style!.......2007-07-12
Great songs with a great sound.......2007-05-19
I love Cd's that you can put on and just let play whether at home, in the car, or in the background when company is over.
If you like the Supremes and Diana this is one of the best variety of songs available.
I say give it a try & sing along ... I did.
Diana Ross & the Supremes.......2007-05-15
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!.......2007-05-06
One advertising: some versions of this cd have the inclussion of Diana's song CHAIN REACTION (the latin-american versions like the Mexican and Argentina ones have this song), but the US version doesn't iclude this great song, unfortunately.
Fresh Versions Of Old Favorites.......2007-04-14
Hardcore Supremes fans will listen to these tracks and immediately feel a shock of revelation that they are not the same old versions that have been on compilation after compilation. Most of these tracks are newly remixed for stronger bass, more stereo separation, and now have extended endings. "Stop In The Name Of Love" for example, goes on beyond it's original fade, so that you can hear the backing track fade out while the girls keep singing until they finish cold, with one final "Stop!". "You Keep Me Hangin' On " has a longer second chorus, as well as a previously unheard cold ending. And the new mix of "Reflections" is a real eye opener, with softer psychedelic sound effects synched up from the originally released version, and an ending that continues on WAY beyond the original fade out point, with an additional coda and cold ending ( not to mention an originally deleted backing vocal in the bridge of the song )! Not every track is that radically different, but most do go on slightly longer than before, and the remastering and remixing makes them sound better than ever.
Even if you own any of the previous Supremes compilations, this collection is a must, for the alternate versions of these songs, and the much improved sound quality.
Davidp
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Diana Ross & the Supremes Remixes
Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000PDZP2A Release Date: 2007-07-09 |
Tracks:
- You Can't Hurry Love (Readymade Re-Edit)
- You Keep Me Hangin' On (Dj Fumiya Remix)
- I'm Comin' Out (Jazztronik Boogie Soul Edit)
- Baby Love (Halfby More Shambles Remix)
- Upside Down (I-Dep's Downside Up Mix)
- The Boss (Sh Club Mix)
- Theme From Mahogany (Captain Funk Punky Nighty Mix)
- Stop In The Name Of Love (Low Jack Mix)
- I'm Still Waiting (Handsomeboy Technique Remix)
- I'm Comin' Out (Force Of Nature Remix)
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Frm's The Dancefloor Tension Is High Enough" Mix)
Album Description
Japanese collection of classic Diana Ross solo and Diana & The Supremes recordings updated and remixed for the modern dancefloors across the globe. Features remixes from Fantastic Plastic Machine, Force Of Nature, DJ Fumiya, GTS and others. Songs include 'You Can't Hurry Love', 'Baby Love', 'The Boss', 'Stop In The Name Of Love' and more. 11 tracks Universal. 2007.Album Details
2007 Release of Original Songs by the Legendary Supremes Remixed by Japanese Turntable Meisters, Including Pizzicato Five Member Yasuharu Konishi, Rip Slyme Member DJ Fumiya, Fantastic Plastic Machine, I-DEP, Low Jack Three, Handsomeboy Technique, Force of Nature, Tatsuya Oe, Halfby and More!Customer Reviews:
Great Idea That Misses The Mark And WAY OVERPRICED.......2007-07-31
remix one of the most popular bands of all time. However the project comes up short. Grant it that there are a few good tracks, the rest fall short of grabbing the dancefloor. You Can't Hurry Love And I'm Coming are decent dance tracks, the remix of Ain't No Mountain was to say the least DISSAPOINTING. Just a drawn out intro that never really goes anywhere. Oh Well I guess if you're a Supremes Fan you''ll buy this just for the pure novelty of the disc, my advice look for a used price that will save you $10 or $15.
Diana and The Supremes Are Never Leaving !!! .......2007-07-28
First there was Marilyn Monroe Mixes from Japan, Now Diana Ross and Supremes. What next, Elvis Presley !!!
Japan DJ Mixers Know how to make you Dance!!!!
re invented.......2007-07-25
NOT EVEN FOR TRUE FANS!.......2007-07-25
Progressive Japanese Remixes Capture the Flavor of the Originals.......2007-07-25
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Diana Ross and the Supremes - The Ultimate Collection
Diana Ross & Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001ANZ Release Date: 1997-10-07 |
Tracks:
- When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
- Where Did Our Love Go
- Baby Love
- Come See About Me
- Stop! In The Name Of Love
- Back In My Arms Again
- Nothing But Heartaches
- I Hear A Symphony
- My World Is Empty Without You
- Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
- You Can't Hurry Love
- You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Love Is Here And Now Your Gone
- The Happening
- Reflections
- In And Out Of Love
- Forever Came Today
- Some Things You Never Get Used To
- Love Child
- I'm Livin' In Shame
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
- I'll Try Something New
- The Composer
- No Matter What Sign You Are
- Someday We'll Be Together
Amazon.com
The title is a bit of a misnomer: The Supremes are anthologized in more comprehensive fashion on Motown's three-volume Greatest Hits series, while this package is denser, and has a higher hit-per-track ratio. But if you'd rather pick up one collection than three, and if you want a good, thorough skimming of cream from the group's catalog, this is the better choice. All of the familiar songs are here, with no major omissions--and they're packed in with a liberal helping of second-magnitude hits. For a collection that samples only the extreme top end of the Supremes' output, there's Every Great No. 1 Hit, also on Motown. It's missing a lot, but it delivers exactly what it promises. --Gavin McNettCustomer Reviews:
It's About the Music.......2007-06-27
This record collection can remedy that situation. Among its 20 tracks, I count 14 songs that were big, reasonably rocking hits, Motown style, before the studio started going for a softer style that better suited the emerging solo star Diana Ross's slender voice. Holland-Dozier-Holland surely knew how to write rocking songs; the studio had a celebrated, tight backing band, and The Supremes could deliver. Listen to "Come See About Me," one of their earliest hits, and hear those girls belt it out. Or try "Back In My Arms Again," "Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart,""Stop! In the Name of Love." Any one of their 14 original hits: these girls were not peddling bubblegum.
The backstory doesn't explain their great success: it's about the music...
The best!!.......2007-01-05
Damn, these girls could SING!.......2006-07-26
Not entirely Supreme.......2006-01-20
And are you really sure you don't want to hear the gems that are finally discovered on the Supremes Box set?
Awesome songs, bad audio.......2005-03-20
However...
In remastering these recordings, the audio engineers have apparently done what I always call a "boost and compress," which reduces dynamic range, increases overall apparent loudness, and often increases distortion. Back in the 60's, the tendency was to mix songs with vocals much louder than the accompanying music, and with very little deep bass. Nowadays the tendency is right the opposite, with electronically generated deep bass notes, and vocals barely peeking over the music. To give the Supremes a more modern sound, they seem to have compressed these tracks to bring up the music, especially the bass. The result is distorted and unnatural vocals, and compressed dynamic range, especially on the older songs. It's really a shame.
If you can't tell the difference between mp3's and CDs, you won't care. If you're an audiophile, you'll be disappointed.
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Gold
The Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000929AFU Release Date: 2005-04-26 |
Tracks:
- When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
- Where Did Our Love Go
- Ask Any Girl
- Baby Love
- Run, Run, Run
- Stop! In the Name of Love
- Back in My Arms Again
- Come See About Me
- Nothing But Heartaches
- Everything Is Good About You
- I Hear a Symphony
- Love Is Here and Now You're Gone
- My World Is Empty Without You
- Whisper You Love Me Boy
- Happening [From the Happening]
- You Keep Me Hangin' On
- You Can't Hurry Love
- Standing at the Crossroads of Love
- Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart
- There's No Stopping Us Now
Tracks:
- Reflections
- Someday We'll Be Together
- Love Child
- Some Things You Never Get Used To
- Forever Came Today
- In and Out of Love
- I'm Livin' in Shame
- No Matter What Sign You Are
- Composer
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations
- Stoned Love
- I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking
- Floy Joy
- Nathan Jones
- Sha-La Bandit
- Up the Ladder to the Roof
- You're My Driving Wheel
- Everybody's Got the Right to Love
- Bad Weather
- Love Train
Customer Reviews:
SUPREME REMASTER, STEREO ORIGINALS.......2006-05-13
The Best of the Best!.......2005-08-02
The first CD features all the hits from 1963-1967, featuring the classic line-up of Diana Ross on lead, backed by Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. The massive hits such as "Baby Love", "Where Did Our Love Go?", "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Stop! In The Name Of Love" all sound brilliant here - digitally remastered and in great quality. However, there are also some hidden gems worth checking out, particularly "Ask Any Girl" (the B-side to "Baby Love") and "Everything Is Good About You", which could have easily been a single in it's own right.
Moving on to the second disc and it begins with some of the later Diana Ross-era tracks (after Florence Ballard had been replaced by Cindy Birdsong in the line-up). The songs here are more soulful than the earlier pop hits, such as "Reflections" and "Forever Came Today". Some songs such as "Love Child" and "I'm Livin' In Shame" are social commentaries of the time.
Finally, the second disc gives the listener the chance to hear some of the post-Diana hits.
In 1970, Diana left and was replaced on lead by Jean Terrell. Some of the songs from this period are some of the Supremes' all time best. Jean's soulful voice really livens up excellent songs, such as "Stoned Love", "Nathan Jones", "Floy Joy" and "Up The Ladder To The Roof" (all UK top 10 hits), as well as a brilliant cover of "Love Train".
The line-up changed again in 1973, when Jean left and was replaced on lead by Scherrie Payne (sister of Freda Payne who had a hit with "Band Of Gold" in 1970). Scherrie's powerful voice stands out on disco tracks, such as "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking" and "You're my Driving Wheel", which are amongst The Supremes last ever chart hits.
The Supremes "Gold" is essential for all music fans to have in their collection. It shows the brilliance of a group who have never been (and probably never will be) bettered. On top of the great music, the artwork is excellent as well, featuring pictures of all the different group line-ups, and the sound quality on this CD is excellent. I cannot recommend it enough - buy it today!
The Supremes Go Gold.......2005-05-15
5 Stars But...........2005-04-30
GOOD FOR NEWCOMERS, BUT OTHERWISE......................2005-04-29
This is the zillionth Supremes hits compilation on the
market, adding absolutely nothing new to their catalog other
than a new cover photo and serial number. Why anyone who is
already a fan would buy this is beyond me. I will say, however,
that for a novice who wants to discover the Supremes, it's
okay. HEY UNIVERSAL EXECS, how about releasing some of these
on remastered DOMESTIC cd's: Supremes At The Copa, Love Child,
I Hear A Symphony, TCB, An Evening With Diana Ross, Diana Ross
(1976 classic), Live At Caesar's Palace, Surrender or some of
the unreleased stuff you've got sitting around? Oh wait, then
you'd have to actually spend a few thousand dollars! Well,
we Motown fans will be anxiously awaiting the next Supremes
Anthology. Can't wait to hear "Baby Love" again!!!!!!!!!
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The Best of Diana Ross & The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
Diana Ross & the Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K1I1 Release Date: 1999-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Where Did Our Love Go
- Baby Love
- Come See About Me
- Stop! In The Name Of Love
- Back In My Arms Again
- I Hear A Symphony
- You Can't Hurry Love
- You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Reflections
- Love Child
- Someday We'll Be Together
Amazon.com
The Supremes' catalog (as well as that of every other hit-making artist who ever recorded for Motown) has been packaged and repackaged so many times that yet another go-round of the same material would seem pretty uninviting if the music weren't so good. The songs collected here certainly constitute some of the Supremes' prime stuff. But like many of the entries in MCA's 20th Century Masters collection, it's a product of flawed logic. The set is made up entirely of No. 1 hits, except for "Reflections," which charted at No. 2. It's unclear why that song takes precedence over two of the group's other No. 1s, "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" and "The Happening" (both of which end up on Volume 2). The album could have stuck to the Supremes' early period, before Diana Ross became front woman in name as well as in fact. In that scenario, earlier hits could have subbed for "Love Child" and "Someday We'll Be Together," and those songs saved for a subsequent volume. Maybe these are quibbling arguments, but the perpetual mishandling of Motown's peerless catalog continues to puzzle. --Daniel DurchholzCustomer Reviews:
5 stars for content, 2 for execution.......2004-05-25
Disappointed.......2004-01-16
Deep bass and sharp handclaps but the midrange isn't there.
Is it a bad mixing job or have I just become used to what I hear on the radio?
Compare the snare drum on Phil Collins version of You Can't Hurry Love to the snare drum on this mix.
I know, this isn't about drums but it's difficult to express audio impressions with written words.
I feel the reproduction quality (remix?) of this collection is substandard.
I'm looking for an enjoyable Supremes collection and this isn't it.
Why?.......2003-04-18
Great Song Choices.......2003-02-05
The Supremes were definitely THE girl supergroup. They paved the way for others such as Destinys Child, Expose, and En Vogue. Very few artists have as many hits to back them up as them.
Soul Music.......2002-05-31
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Reflections
Diana Ross & The Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QUCY8K Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Reflections
- I'm Gonna Make It (I Will Wait for You)
- Forever Came Today
- I Can't Make It Alone
- In and Out of Love
- Bah-Bah-Bah
- What the World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love
- Up, up and Away
- Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)
- Then
- Misery Makes Its Home in My Heart
- Ode to Billie Joe
- Stay in My Lonely Arms [*]
- All I Know About You [*]
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in miniature LP sleeve. 2007.Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.Customer Reviews:
MYSTICAL DIANA .......2007-07-28
REFLECTIONS of the charming Supremes album!.......2007-07-24
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Joined Together: The Complete Studio Duets
Diana Ross , Supremes , and Temptations Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001Z53II Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
Tracks:
- Medley: When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes/Come ...
- Try It Baby
- I Second That Emotion [Extended][#]
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
- This Guy's in Love With You
- Funky Broadway
- I'll Try Something New
- Place in the Sun
- Sweet Inspiration
- Then [Extended][#]
- Impossible Dream
- Medley: You Can't Hurry Love/You Keep Me Hangin' On [#][*]
- Got to Get You into My Life [#][*]
- You Gave Me Something (And Everything's Alright) [#][*]
- House Is Not a Home [#][*]
- If You Should Walk Away [#][*]
- Amen [#][*]
Tracks:
- Stubborn Kind of Fellow
- I'll Be Doggone
- Weight
- Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
- Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- Sing a Simple Song
- My Guy, My Girl
- For Better or Worse
- Can't Take My Eyes Off You
- Why (Must We Fall in Love) [Extended][#]
- I'll Try Something New [Single Mix]
- Stubborn Kind of Fellow [Single Mix][#]
- Try It Baby [Single Mix][#]
- Funky Broadway [Mono Mix][#]
- Weight [Mono Mix][#]
- Sing a Single Song [Mono Mix][#]
- My Guy, My Girl [Mono Mix][#]
- Can't Take My Eyes Off You [Mary Wilson Solo Version]
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me [Alternate Mix w/Spoken Intro][#]
- Not Now, I'll Tell You Later [Etended Alternate Mix][#] - Diana Ross & the Supremes
Customer Reviews:
Primes and Primetts Back toogether again.......2007-07-30
DREAM COME TRUE.......2007-07-28
a childhood dream come to life.......2007-04-28
what these cuts, as well as others, show is how underused mary wilson and cindy birdsong would be until ross left the group. they also show how ungentlemanly dennis edwards and david ruffin could be. they just push ross out of the way when the time is right and they're ready to be cock of the walk. that's the fun of this compilation.
Two Superb Motown Groups Captured Together On Record.......2006-05-15
Their first studio album, Diana Ross And The Supremes Join The Temptations (1968) was, perharps, their most significant outing together. The albums debut release was origanally intended to be the electric, Try It Baby. The startling mixture of Soul and Jazz encapsulated a late night blues club feel to it and featured a stunning performance from Diana Ross and Dennis Edwards. There was also an effective interlude from the deep, husky voiced Melvyrn Franklin at the opening of the track. However plans for a release as a single were soon after cancelled.
Their first single together was the exciting and totally magnificent, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me. Their is a wide range of diverse harmonies on this recording from the lush harmonies of Diana Ross to the sweet falsetto of Eddie Kendricks and effective backing support from the rest of the two groups. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me was easily their biggest success together where it quickly raced into the Top 3 Singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Their fun, upbeat version of Smokey Robinson And The Miracles, I Second That Emotion was another recognised success in the U.K where it was lifted as a single and peaked at No.18 on the singles charts. However in the U.S. the glorious ballad, I'll Try Something New was lifted as a single instead and jumped into the Top 50. Again the blend of harmonies were alternated between Diana Ross and Eddie Kendricks.
The rest of the album was crammed with potential chart hits. Their is an engaging re-working of Marvin Gayes and Tammi Terrells, Ain't No Mountain High Enough. It's interesting to hear Diana Ross sing this version against a completley different musical arrangement in contrast to the more famous version she took to the top of the U.S charts in 1970 as a solo artist. Diana's smooth, soulful vocals combine well with Dennis Edwards more aggressive and forceful delivery.
This Guy's In Love With You has been frequently covered by a wide range of artists but Diana Ross and the Supremes and The Temptations make this version their own. The performances all-round are exuberant and deliciously delivered with a distinct air of sizzling sexual chemistry between Diana Ross and Melvyrn Franklin. They also do an exciting take on Funky Broadway where the combination of Dennis Edwards and Diana Ross is once again breathtaking and remarkably effective.
They each carry their version of the golden Stevie Wonder classic, A Place In The Sun with such style and finesse and make the song defintivley their own whilst encapsulating more of that familiar and distinct Motown sound is on their version of Sweet Inspiration which places no great threat to the origanal and lacks the dynamic force of the initial origanal but still is overly enduring whilst Diana Ross once again shows off her effortless flair for ballads on the sensational, Then.
The album is then led to it's final which is a startling and surprisingly effective re-working of Elvis Presley's The Impossible Dream. Beginning with a soft, sensual interlude from Diana Ross the rhythm builds to an exalting climax with both Diana and Dennid Edwards sounding utterly fantastic with their shimmering harmonies blending together beautifully.
Diana Ross And The Supremes Join The Temptations was a huge seller and was greeted with a warm and positive reception from critics. The album topped the U.K album charts whilst narrowly being beaten to the top spot in the U.S where it hit No.2. A cracking classic!
Together (1969) is a little different to the first set steering into a more raw and earthy soul sound in contrast to the more sensual first set. Together doesn't quite have the immediacy of the previous album but still carries some engaging recordings. Only trouble is it lacks origanal material which was the case with most studio albums by other Motown artists in the 1960's.
Together opens with a striking version of Marvin Gaye's Stubborn Kind Of Fellow where Diana neatly surfboards along the gloriously assembled musical arrangements whilst David Ruffin again shows off his truly dynamic and rocketing vocal power. More mellow in it's tone is another cover of a Marvin Gaye classic, I'll Be Doggone where the vocal performances all-round are more subtle and laid back.
One of the ultimate highlights of the album is the sensational, The Weight where Diana Ross in particular conveys such passion and showcases her undoubted versatility. The compelling mixture of raw, earthy and gritty soul intertwined with a Country vibe makes for a startling combination. The Weight was lifted as a single in the U.S where it merley dented the Top 50 though deserved a much higher chart position.
Their version of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrells, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing surprisingly surpasses the quality of the origanal and had it not already been made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, would have made an ideal choice for a release as a single.
Apart from the hideously out-of-tune guirtar riffage at the opening of their version of Stevie Wonders, Uptight (Everythings Alright) the song does lead into a compelling and funky little affair but falling more on the bland side was their odd, disjointed version of Mary Well's My Guy and an updating of My Girl which is combined into an uneffective medley. To be fair, Diana Ross truly ignites My Guy but The Temptations My Girl on this album pales in comparison to the magnificent origanal.
Another highlight of the album is an exciting re-working of Sing A Simple Song where each groups harmonies blend fabulously well together and makes for a rocketing combination across the raw musical arrangements which contains vast undertones of red hot and compelling funk.
Returning more to that familiar Motown sound was on an enjoyable version of For Better Or Worse where the emphasis is solely on Diana Ross' voice which she carries off beautifully where as Mary Wilson takes spotlight on a bland reading of Can't Take My Eyes Off You. Mary Wilson recorded the track as a solo and then the rest of the groups harmonies were added across the multi layered musical arrangements. If anything it's quite surprising that Mary Wilson was actually granted a solo spot considering that Berry Gordy hammered across to the public that Diana Ross was the star of the group. Mary Wilson does have something of a somewhat soft, pleasant-sounding soprano but it's clear why Diana Ross became the lead singer of The Supremes as she easily had the most diverse and distinct vocal style that really was in a class of it's own.
The album is then led to it's grand final with a stirring, soulful ballad, Why (Must We Fall In Love) which contains rocketing vocals from each singer involved though is mainly alternated between Diana Ross and Eddie Kendricks. Dramatic in it's content and exalting and compelling musically, Why (Must We Fall In Love) had monster classic written all over it but was only released as a single in the U.K in early 1970 to fill in time before Diana Ross made her grand solo debut and therefore was only a lukewarm seller, stalling within the Top 40 charts. Still, it ends the album on a triumphant note and is the ultimate highlight of the Together set.
Together didn't match the commercial or critical success of Diana Ross And The Supremes Join The Temptations but is still worthwhile with some fantastic tracks included!
Substantial Motown Soul from Two Acts in Their Prime.......2006-01-21
The second cd finds the Temps on the verge of their Norm Whitfield "psychedelic soul" excursion, and perhaps they were testing this out a bit with some funky tunes, including a wild version of The Band's "The Weight."
In all, a great re-release and a substantial addition to the canon of these two great bands. If you like this, you may want to pick up the video for their NBC special which immediately preceded this release, T.C.B. A lot of fun for Motown lovers.
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Love Child
Diana Ross & The Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QUCY94 Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Love Child
- Keep An Eye
- How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone
- Does Your Mama Know About Me
- Honey Bee(Keep Stinging Me)
- Some Things You Never Get Used To
- He's My Sunny Boy
- You've Been So Wonderful To Me
- Chains Of Love
- You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'
- I'll Set You Free
- Can't Shake It Loose
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in miniature LP sleeve. 2007.Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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AM Gold: 1969
The Cowsills , The Flying Machine , Nilsson , Diana Ross and the Supremes , Three Dog Night , Jay and the Americans , The Cuff Links , The Turtles , Brooklyn Bridge , and The Youngbloods Manufacturer: Time Life Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E3BWAU |
Product Description
1. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations~~~2. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head - B.J. Thomas~~~3. Hair - The Cowsills~~~4. Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon~~~5. Smile a Little Smile for Me - The Flying Machine~~~6. These Eyes - The Guess Who~~~7. Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes~~~8. Traces - Classics IV~~~9. Everybody's Talkin' - Nilsson~~~10. Easy to be Hard - Three Dog Night~~~11. This Girl's In Love With You - Dionne Warwick~~~12. Good Morning Starshine - Oliver~~~13. This Magic Moment - Jay & the Americans~~~14. Wedding Bell Blues - The 5th Dimension~~~15. What Does It Take (to Win Your Love) - Jr. Walker & the All Stars~~~16. Love (Can Make You Happy) - Mercy~~~17. Baby It's You - Smith~~~18. Tracy - The Cuff Links~~~19. Worst That Could Happen - Brooklyn Bridge~~~20. Crimson and Clover - Tommy James & the Shondells~~~21. You Showed Me - The Turtles~~~22. Get Together - The Youngbloods.Customer Reviews:
Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair.......2007-03-16
1969 - The Greatest Year In Popular Music?.......2006-06-20
The 60's rock.......2006-06-08
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Let the Sunshine In
Diana Ross & The Supremes Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000QUCY9E Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Composer
- Everyday People
- No Matter What Sign You Are
- Hey Western Union Man
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
- I'm Livin' in Shame
- Aquarius
- Let the Sunshine in
- Let the Music Play
- With a Child's Heart
- Will This Be the Day
- Somebody (Like You Around)
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in miniature LP sleeve. 2007.Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.Customer Reviews:
AS I WALK THIS LAND OF BROKEN DREAMS .......2007-07-29
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