Sing Motown [Import]

Track Listings

1. You Keep Me Hangin' On

2. (You're Gone But) Always in My Heart

3. Love Is Here and Now You're Gone

4. Mother You, Smother You

5. I Guess I'll Always Love You

6. I'll Turn to Stone

7. It's the Same Old Song

8. Going Down for the Third Time

9. Love Is in Our Hearts

10. Remove This Doubt

11. There's No Stopping Us Now

12. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
An odd assortment of Motown songs issued on cassette in the late '60s. It's long since passed out of print and has only minimal musical importance, although Ross sings with a lot more strength and energy than she mustered on some of her recent releases. 12 tracks.

Sing Motown,Diana Ross,Polygram Int'l,Girl Group,Motown,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B/Soul,Rock,Soul,Soul/R & B,Uptown Soul

Tracks:

The Way You Do The Things You Do
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl
What Love Has Joined Together
You'll Lose A Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Good Bye
You Beat Me To The Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
(You Can) Depend On Me

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The Temptations Sing Smokey leans heavily on a great soul-music tradition: the practice of Motown artists' covering each other's hits as album tracks. Not that the Temptations' versions of Smokey Robinson-penned Miracles and Mary Wells singles qualify as filler. Hardly, as Eddie Kendricks's falsetto makes a convincing stand-in for Robinson's on remakes of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "What's So Good About Good Bye." Many of these tracks also underscore the strong doo-wop roots at the core of the Temptations' style, none more so than "Baby, Baby I Need You," which barely bothers to update its '50s influences for mid-'60s ears. This minor gem comes complete with three hit singles in "My Girl," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and "It's Growing." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

A must have .......2006-12-15

If you are a fan of the early Temptations,this is a must have.The tracks are all the early songs,written by fellow Motown legend William "Smokey" Robinson that made them icons.

It the tempts what's not to love????.......2006-09-14

I love this Lp. The tempts vocals are crazy on this Lp. Especially their harmonies on: The Way You Do The Things You Do (Eddie's voice on this record is incredible and the harmonies are perfect!)Baby, Baby I Need You (Eddie and Paul simply beautiful! Paul's voice is incredible on the part where he sings "You knew my lips were longing for the kisses you could give to me Ever since the 1st day babe that we met" Whoo! That man could serenade me anytime!)My Girl, You'll Lose A Precious Love, It's Growing, Who's Lovin' You (David: Effortless Perfection! I love his accent on It's Growing!) You've Really Got A Hold On Me (I think it's even better than the Miracles' version Don't kill me yall) Just my opinion. Get this Lp. You will no tbe disappointed!

A Most Bodacious Release.......2006-03-09

This was their second release and it seems Motown wasn't too sure of its pull so they tacked 'The Way You Do The Things You Do' from their first album 'Meet The Temptations' for some insurance.
Well, they needn't.
This is probably The Tempts most consistant recording and it belongs to Eddie since he sings lead on the majority of songs.
I always tell folk who think David Ruffin 'made' the group to listen to their ALBUMS and they'll get a vastly different perspective from just listening to compilations.
Anyway the fellas are in full bloom here, with 'What Love Has Joined Together' being just one example.
There's a warning about knowing who's heart to mess with ('You'll Lose A Precious Love') and the a-ha! of not letting the one you love play you too close ( 'You Beat Me To The Punch ').
All the songs are written and/or co-wrote by William ( "Smokey")
Robinson one of the best poets/songwriters of all-time IMO.
Not only are the songs and performances superb ( my ex claims Eddie sounds like he has a cold on 'What's So Good About Goodbye' ), but the recording is also on point.
Who is that warbling in the near background during Eddie's solo on 'Baby, Baby I Need You'?
Yes indeed their Doo Wop roots are in full effect here ( '(You Can) Depend On Me'), but so are their sanctified gospel ('Way Over There') and blues ( Who's Loving You') legacies also.
They manage to fuse these ( along with R n' B) into a unique yet recognizable form and style that can may be described as The Temptation Walk ( the name of a dance and tribute record from the early '60's, y'all remember?).
Pay attention to how the Tempts both compliment and challenge Paul's lead on 'You Beat Me To The Punch'.
If I had to pick ONE Tempts release this would be it and its certainly a "Desert Island Pick" IMHO
What else can be said about a joint where 'My Girl' is NOT the best song?
The only negative is:
the cover photo
(them with their processes with Paul on lead)
isn't available as a wall poster!!

Soaring with memories........2005-09-22

The sweet soaring melodies of smokey Robinson and the stellar peforamnce of the Temptations makes the most jaded listen sing with the CD.

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN.......2004-12-24

A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE WRITER OF ALL TIME FROM THE VOICES OF ALL TIME. BOTH SMOKEY ROBINSON AND THE TEMPS WERE TO GO DOWN IN HISTORY (UNBEKNOWN TO THEM AT THAT TIME). THEIR DESTINY WAS WRITTEN IN THE STARS HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO AND THIS ALBUM BROUGHT BOTH OF THEIR PLACES IN THE HEAVENS TO PASS. IT WAS BREATH TAKING TO SEE THEM PUT IT ON TAPE IN THE STUDIO.

More Hits/Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland

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Two Of The Greatest Albums From The 1960s
This cd contains the REAL best of the Supremes.
Halcyon Supremes
Wow!-This is an early R&B/Rock & Roll/Pop Masterpiece!
2 Ultimate Studio Albums by Diana Ross And The Supremes

More Hits/Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
The Supremes
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WZ5Y
Release Date: 2004-08-09

Tracks:

Ask Any Girl
Nothing But Heartaches
Mother Dear
Stop! In the Name of Love
Honey Boy
Back in My Arms Again
Whisper You Love Me Boy
Only Time I'm Happy
He Holds His Own
Who Could Ever Doubt My Love
(I'm So Glad) Heartaches Don't Last Always
I'm in Love Again
You Keep Me Hangin' On
You're Gone (But Always in My Heart) A.K.A. Always in My Heart
Love Is Here and Now You're Gone
I Wanna Mother You, Smother You With Love
I'll Guess I'll Always Love You
I'll Turn to Stone
It's the Same Old Song
Going Down for the Third Time
Love in Our Hearts
Remove This Doubt
There's No Stopping Us Now
Heatwave

Album Description

UK version of Motown's '2 Classic Albums On 1 CD Series'. Reissue of 'More Hits by the Supremes' (1965) and 'The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland' (1967) together on 1 CD. Packaged in a full color slipcase with original artwork and 8 page booklet. Bot

Album Details

Digitally Remastered 2-on-1 CD featuring Love is Here and Now Youre Gone and Many Other Supreme Greats..

Customer Reviews:

Two Of The Greatest Albums From The 1960s.......2007-04-18

Though the Supremes are acknowledged as having some of the best singles from the 1960s, it is oftentimes overlooked that Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross had albums that not only defined an era, but will continue to stand the test of time.

More Hits by the Supremes was the third of five albums released by the trio in 1965 and is one of the greatest albums ever, period. The 12 songs - clocking about 33 minutes - were written by Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Eddie Holland, with the music performed by The Funk Brothers.

The album features two number one singles - what could be called the trio's signature song - Stop! In the Name of Love and Back in My Arms Again, along with a single that peaked at number two, Nothing But Heartaches. The B-sides - I'm In Love Again, Whisper You Love Me Boy and He Holds His Own, respectively, demonstrates the quality of the chart-toppers, since they could have been strong singles.

The gamut of emotions when falling in love are timeless in Honey Boy and Who Could Ever Doubt My Love, the latter being so underrated due to the quality of cuts on the album.

Released in January 1967, The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland, is an equally solid release, with two number one singles - You Keep Me Hangin' On & Love is Here and Now You're Gone - in a 12-song album whose running time is about 32 minutes.

There are covers of four H-D-H hits for other Motown artists - I Guess I'll Always Love You, It's the Same Old Song, I'll Turn to Stone and (Love is Like a) Heat Wave - but the Supremes add their own spark to these classic songs. The roller-coaster emotions of love are felt in I Wanna Mother You, Smother You with Love & Remove This Doubt.

The albums are on one slick-looking CD, the cover is a great photo of the trio, with the the dual CD jewel case having sleeves with the original album art. The historical significance of the albums cannot be stated strongly enough.

This cd contains the REAL best of the Supremes........2007-02-25

Before Diana Ross and the Supremes, there were THE SUPREMES, the original Supremes. These 3 women had a very long string of hit singles and albums. Of all the recording packages released, this collection has included many of the most profound compositions of Holland, Dozier, Holland. The vocal performances are as memorable as the band tracks. The recordings are virtually all in stereo as intended. I have all of the Supremes collections and anthologies but none of them contain all of the songs listed here. Maybe someday they might re master this set of songs in 24 bit. This music is marvelous.

Halcyon Supremes.......2006-07-16

Although four albums separate 1965's More Hits By The Supremes and 1967's The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland, these two albums make natural partners since both feature only the compositions of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland (abetted on I'll Turn To Stone by R Dean Taylor).

This was the songwriting team most associated with the Supremes during their heyday, and both albums were produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier. In the UK the second album was cautiously re-titled The Supremes Sing Motown in case the names were insufficiently familiar.

Some of the most halcyon Supremes hits are on this album - You Keep Me Hangin' On, Stop! In The Name of Love, Love is Here And Now You're Gone, Back In My Arms Again, Nothing But heartaches - and all the B-sides, almost equally good, and including Going Down For The Third Time, which could have been an A-side but turned up later in the year as the flip of Reflections.

Ask Any Girl is the oldest recording, having first been the B-side of Baby Love in 1964, and was also on their earlier Where Did Our Love Go? album in a slightly longer mix. Similarly, You're Gone But Always In My Heart had first seen service as the B-side of Come See About Me in 1964. Honey Boy, He Holds His own and Whisper You Love Me Boy had earlier been assigned to Mary Wells, while I Guess I'll Always Love You had been a hit for the Isley Brothers, Heatwave for Martha and the Vandellas and It's The Same Old Song for the Four Tops. They also had I'll Turn To Stone on a B-side but the Supremes' take on the song came out first.

Both stereo albums feature the classic Supremes line-up of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard and the top line of brilliant uncredited Motown musicians who contribute so much to this solid 65 minutes, which will be over more quickly than you could imagine. Put it on repeat play.

Wow!-This is an early R&B/Rock & Roll/Pop Masterpiece!.......2005-09-26

I'm referring particularly to "More hits by the Supremes", but the entire collection is pretty good. "More hits" is one of the greatest albums that I have ever heard and it truly represents the height of the 1960's hit-machine Motown sound. This album may have THE greatest rhythm section that I have ever heard on a single album. I used to feel that this title belonged to The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" but now I'm more inclined to believe that that nod belongs to this outstanding piece of work here. Both albums actually came out the same year (1965) and I will say that it is obvious after listening to these albums that Paul McCartney was listening closely and really learned a lot from James Jamerson. James Jamerson was basically the in house bassist for Motown and along with the brilliant drummer Bennie Benjamin, was largely responsible for the backbone of most of their hits. Jamerson actually gives his greatest single performance on Stevie Wonder's "I was made to love her" but as far as whole albums go, it doesn't get much better than "More hits by the Supremes". The Funk Brothers were one of the most brilliant group of musicians in the history of popular music, and I often just have to sit back and marvel when I hear them in action. The harmonies of the Supremes and the song writing of Holland-Dozier-Holland on this album are also a great representation of the height of 1960's hits era Motown. This album is a major blast too. Most of this album is so fun that you may find yourself dancing without even realizing it :-). "Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland", originally released in 1967 is solid but not quite as good as "More hits...". It has its gems such as the magnificent "You keep me hangin' on" (The Funk Brothers are truly amazing once again with Jamerson giving yet another seemingly effortless virtuoso performance) along with a few others (their cover of "Heat Wave" and other songs from other Motown acts are all pretty much just as good as the orginals, which is not all suprising because they all have the same session players). All of this makes this 2 album cd a really worthy purchase. I found this set at a local record store for the price of a single cd and it was well worth it. And besides, unless Motown decides to go ahead and issue these albums separately, as far as I know this, is the only way that you can get either one on cd. So basically, "More hits..." is great, "Holland-Dozier-Holland" is solid, and this album should be a part of every music lover's collection!

2 Ultimate Studio Albums by Diana Ross And The Supremes.......2005-05-26

In 1964, The Supremes had three consecutive No.1 hit titles to their credit: Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love and Come See About Me. By 1965 Supremes mania was spreading across the globe like wild fire. They were, by far, Motowns biggest selling act and were literally pumping out hit after hit.

This aptly titled album captures The Supremes in their prime. The sensational combination of harmonies of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson was just magical. The Supremes were not least aided by the excellent production skills of the sheer genius songwriting trio, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, more commonly known as simply Holland-Dozier-Holland. Then of course there were Motowns legendary in-house band known as The Funk Brothers that were responsible for the vast majority of the groups biggest hits.

At the dawn of 1965, The Supremes staggeringly enjoyed their fourth consecutive chart topper with that familiar classic Stop! In The Name Of Love - undoubtedly one of their key landmarks. Stop! In The Name Of Love was more dramatic than their previous three hit singles and the groups lead singer, the divine Diana Ross, was clearly progressing as a highly adept vocalist whilst evidently developing a unique style and sound of her own. Her soft, yearning voice blends beautifully with the far grittier vocal style of the groups founder, Florence Ballard and the sweet, warm harmonies of Mary Wilson.

Even more of a progression on their part was The Supremes FIFTH consecutive chart-topper Back In My Arms Again. Stunning musically, this was somewhat sharper in its tone and Ross packs in a solid, far more assertive vocal performance. At this stage, The Supremes only real competition on the charts were Elvis Presley and The Beatles but by far The Supremes were the most succesful female vocal group.

Their sequence of chart-toppers was abruptly broken with their next single, the delightful Nothing But Heartaches. A catchy confection of Pop and traditional black Rhythm And Blues, the track all the more surprisingly dipped at No.11 - certainly a respectable position which a lot of artists at that time would have killed for, but a major disappointment when their previous five singles had raced their way to pole position. Nothing But Heartaches did admitedly sound formulaic especially as it bared a slight resemblance to Back In My Arms Again which may have been a strong factor as to why it proved less succesful.

The totally infectious Mother Dear had originally been lifted as a single but was then hastily withdrawn and replaced by Nothing But Heartaches. Mother Dear undoubtedly would have been a big hit regardless!

The rest of the More hits By The Supremes (1965) album was jam packed with potential singles. Each track carried the traditional Motown sound. Honey Boy was classic Supremes through and through which continued their Baby Love ethos where as the dramatic Who Could Ever Doubt My Love was musically similar to Stop! In The Name Of Love but yet there is still something distinct and unique about it.

The rolling Ask Any Girl was simply fabulous opening with a yearning performance from Ross, the track then catapults into the classic Motown sound with Ross sounding fantastic against the strong, thumping repetitve rhythm section. Ask Any Girl had previously surfaced on the Where Did Our Love Go (1964) album as well as being used as the B-side for their cross-Atlantic No.1 hit, Baby Love.

You could indeed argue that the early Supremes sound was formulaic, which is very true, but all the more surprisingly this project emerged as such an enjoyable and belting album. The ballads proved highly effective for the growing Diana Ross sound as she conveyed such an effortless flair on numbers such as the yearning Whipser You Love Me Boy where as she proves an even more devastating vocalist on the fantastic The Only Time I'm Happy.

He Holds His Own contains a gentle piano backdrop with Ross putting in a breathy, seamless performance which blends beautifully with the warm harmonies of Ballard and Wilson. More upbeat was the sweeping rhythm section on I'm So Glad Heartaches Don't Last Always whilst both stunning and touching by its mere simplicity is the beautifully delivered I'm In Love Again, a poignant number that Ross tackles with ease and finesse.

More Hits By The Supremes (1965) is simply ESSENTIAL to any Diana Ross and/or The Supremes/Motown fan. At this early stage in The Supremes career Motown hadn't yet fully recognised the strong potential in albums being used as pieces of musical art and true, More Hits... like any other studio album by other Motown acts at that time was crammed with singles and alternative filler and B-sides but every track on More Hits By The Supremes (1965) are indeed high graders making this more than a recommended album.

In late 1966, The Supremes enjoyed their EIGHTH chart-topper with the startling classic, You Keep Me Hanging On. You Keep Me Hanging On was quite a dramatic change in style for The Supremes with the rolling rhythm section, courtesy of Motowns divine in-house band The Funk Brothers, having a much harder edge, diverting The Supremes into the Rock&Roll genre. Diana Ross' lead vocal performance is also far more assertive and she sounds as though she's virtually howling at the exalting climax when she sings "so go on, get out, get out of my life, and let me sleep tonight". Quite a detour from those sweet love songs like Baby Love. An adventurous and succesful experiment for Diana and the girls.

Their next single, the fabulous Love Is Here And Now You're Gone, propelled to No.1 becoming their NINTH chart topper. The Supremes chart action at this stage was just amazing where they effortlessly pumped out mega hit after mega hit! Ross glides along the verses with finesse delivering a divinely sensual performance whilst also talk-singing in that great, intricate voice on the chrous ( a unique technique that would reach full effect on Ross' future blockbuster classic, Ain't No Mountain High Enough). The glorious, bouncy musical arrangements contain slight hints of jazz. Fantastic!

The accompanying album to these classic pair of hits was The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland (1967). Like the chart-topping album The Supremes A Go Go (1966) contains many cover versions and also hosts some B-sides and left over tracks from various recording sessions.

You're Gone But Always In My Heart was a lovely heartache ballad recorded some years earlier in 1964. Ross packs in a compelling performance with her vocals sharp and distinctive, brimming tenderley with emotion. There are also impeccable backing vocals from Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.

I Wanna Mother You, Smother You may be admitedly formulaic to the genre but it comes complete with such super-fine performances from Diana and the girls that it's almost impossible to fault. These cracking album tracks on The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland are all, to say the least, totally infectious!

The Motown cover versions all work extremely well with Ross' beautiful, sensual delivery on The Isley Brothers' I Guess I'll Always Love You being sensational.

Their riviting cover version of The Four Tops' I'll Turn To Stone is just as dynamic and as effective as the original. The wonderful contrast of harmonies from Ross' sweet tender voice to the earthy vocal style of Florence Ballard and the breezy soprano of Mary Wilson all blend together beautifully on I'll Turn To Stone.

Not quite as riviting but still great and compelling regardless is their rolling version of The Four Tops' It's The Same Old Song. Ross sounds strong and passionate throughout igniting the fast and furious musical arrangements.

Ross packs in a powerhouse performance on the raw, upbeat Goin' Down For The Third Time, which had been originally recorded by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas. Certainly this track was indeed far closer to the earthy style of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas than the swinging Supremes but Ross' unusually gritty performance exceeds all expectations as she really takes a big bite into the lyrics sounding dynamic and strong.

Slightly more reminiscent of their showbiz like persona on stage is the rather sugary sweet Love Is In Our Hearts which works well but far better is the stunning ballad Remove This Doubt, one of the Supremes BEST-ever album tracks. Remove This Doubt is touching in its mere simplicity and Ross' gorgeous voice is at its most angelic. The fade out at the end when Ross, Ballard and Wilson unite to sing the chrous is just magical and perfectly demonstrated their distinct, unique sound. Remove This Doubt had been recorded bak in 1964 and had initially been planned as a single at one point though it did not see the light of day until it was pulled from the huge Motown vaults and used as the B-side to their chart-topping classic, You Keep Me Hanging On.

Another stand out track on The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland (1967) is the superb, rocketing version of There's No Stopping Us Now. Ross whips along those jamming musical arrangements with conviction sounding utterly magnificent in the process.

The album then bows out on a rip-roaring version of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas knockout classic, Heat Wave. It's debatable as to whether Ross' rocketing renedition exceeds the more famous Martha Reeves Version (I must admit as much as I also love Martha Reeves I do prefer Ross' version of Heat Wave) but either way judged on its own individual merits it is a pretty damn good version with Ross neatly surfboarding along Motowns somewhat complex musical arrangements where as Ballard and Wilsons eager and enthusiastic backing vocals merley add to that dazzling effect. Had this not been already a hit for Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, this could just of as easily been a hit for The Supremes.

Arguably even better than their chart-topping album, The Supremes A Go Go on which this album had obviously taken its cue but it failed to duplicate the success of The Supremes A Go Go though still enjoyed big sales that propelled the album into the Top 10 album charts. The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland firmly stands as one of their ultimate albums.

Ian Phillips

The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland

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THERE IS NO STOPPING US NOW

The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
The Supremes
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Where Did Our Love Go?

ASIN: B000QUCY8A
Release Date: 2007-07-16

Tracks:

You Keep Me Hangin' On
You're Gone(But Always In My Heart)
Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
Mother You,Smother You
I'll Guess I'll Always Love You
I'll Turn To Stone
It's The Same Old Song
Going Down For The Third Time
Love Is In Our Hearts
Remove This Doubt
There's No Stopping Us Now
Heatwave

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:

THERE IS NO STOPPING US NOW .......2007-07-29

The unbelievable SUPREME Ascension is documented here in these gems. Miss Ross has never sounded better. The HDH Team would later relate their awe at her inspiration rendering of LOVE IS HERE AND NOW YOU'RE GONE. The haunting 'YOURE GONE BUT ALWAYS IN MY HEART' tells the prophetic story of Florence. If ever there is a movie made about florece this should be the song: 'though I've removed, your picture from the frame, nothing changes" Miss Ross voice is heartbreaking. Her Dynamic rendering of I'LL TURN TO STONE, and ITS THE SAME OLD SONG are more original than the brilliant FOUR TOPS. Her sexy voice is voluptuous in 'REMOVE THIS DOUBT' --as she coos 'It's hurting me, it's hurting me, this pain is hurting meeee" The Brililant THERES NO STOPPING US NOW is the show stopper - nothing Transcends the Glory Days of Supremes like this Song. Heatwave is placed awkwardly at the end - it doesn't really fit the theme of the HDH Gems but it is a suitable close - This is GENIUS. the back picture of HDH with the Supremes is testament to the GENIUS that sadly eneded their collaboration.

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The Supremes are Supremes
Classic and Versatile: SUPREMELY GRAND
EXCELLENT; DELIGHTFUL
THE SUPREMES SING
My Heart Stood Still

The Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart
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ASIN: B000063BOM
Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

The Lady Is A Tramp
Mountain Greenery
This Can't Be Love
Where Or When
Lover
My Funny Valentine
My Romance
My Heart Stood Still
Falling In Love With Love
Thou Swell
Dancing On The Ceiling
Blue Moon
Manhattan
The Blue Room
With A Song In My Heart
Spring Is Here
Little Girl Blue
It Never Entered My Mind
There's A Small Hotel
You Took Advantage Of Me - Alternate Mix
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Alternate Version
Wait Till You See Him
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Johnny One Note
I Could Write A Book
Medley: The Lady Is A Tramp/Let's Get Away From It All (Live)

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Seen from a '60s perspective, this collection might strike a novice Supremes fan as somewhat unusual. Viewed in the context of Diana Ross's subsequent solo career as pop diva extraordinaire, however, it makes perfect, often sublime sense. But the historical truth is that the Motown superstars had employed an eclectic mix of classics and new material that was typical of the era. The germ of this album was a 1966 all-star TV special honoring the music of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart, whose songs for stage musicals and films from the mid-1920s to early 1940s had long since become one of the great treasure troves of American songraft. Twenty-five songs were subsequently recorded in Los Angeles for a planned double album that was eventually truncated to a 12-track single disc. This anthology includes those complete sessions, productions that span the lounge-ready verve of "The Lady Is a Tramp" and restrained pop-jazz of "My Funny Valentine" and "The Blue Room" to the more rhythmic, Motown formulaic takes of "Lover," "My Romance," and "Falling in Love with Love" that became the focus of the initial, cut-down album. It's the second half that explores the Supremes' musical potential outside their familiar recipe for hits. Previously unreleased cuts include a go-go-upped version of Pal Joey's "I Could Write a Book" and an animated 1967 live-at-the-Copa medley of "Lady Is a Tramp/Let's Get Away from It All," which marks one of Florence Ballard's last performances with the group. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The Supremes are Supremes.......2007-01-13

This was recorded in the age of Pop songs and it is what is now called Standards. The Standards are very Popular with singers like Rod Stewart, Michale Bulbe and Steve Tyrell doing them so to have the Supremes singing some of them is Great.
Plus just read on Line (1/11/07)that Las Vegas is talking to Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong and Diana Ross about a Reunion
I don't think it will happen but it would be great to see them.

Classic and Versatile: SUPREMELY GRAND.......2006-03-24

This is a great, no, GRAND album. Many detractors of the Supremes who dismiss the Supremes as window dressing for Motown's music-making-machine who were used by Berry Gordy to make the label more appealing to the masses have not listened to this project. Mary, Florence and Diana's broader appreciation for music genres other than jazz, r&b, and gospel is clearly revealed here. Diana in particular shines on cuts such as "The Lady Is A Tramp", "Dancing On The Ceiling", Little Girl Blue", "It Never Entered My Mind", "Poor Johnny One-Note", and others. There are a couple of times when Diana is too nasal or doesn't turn a lyric just right. Overall she is in great form; reminding this listener of a very young Nancy Wilson (in tone) or Eartha Kitt (in allure).

On this CD I can see why Florence would be angry and hostile about her fading vocal significance on the Supremes' recorded work. The arrangements place Diana's voice out front while most of the harmony parts are written for alto and tenor voices. Florence, a soprano and Mary, a contralto, carry on quite effectively but it seems apparent that the arrangements are not meant to enhance a group sound; but a lead vocalist with two background singers.

The Rodgers and Hart songs give the listener another side of the premier, female vocal group at Motown; not only for record sales, popularity or crossover appeal, but for sheer versatility and talent.

One of the most underrated and underappreciated albums of their career. Great Buy.

EXCELLENT; DELIGHTFUL.......2005-04-07

THE SUPREMES SING RODGERS AND HART works so well for many reasons. Firstly, the songs themselves could hardly miss. R & H wrote great tunes, and those selected here are wonderful. Secondly, the music is treated with respect and enthusiasm, even the tunes where a "Motown sound" was adapted work very well. Thirdly, Diana Ross was coming into her own as a song stylist. Her performances are uniformly very good to excellent. Fourth, the background vocals are prominent on songs in which they exist, and they add a special dimension to the music. And yes, it really is the wonderful Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard, with this being the latter's last studio album as part of the group. Highlights: Lady Is A Tramp (a Diana solo), Lover, My Romance, Falling in Love with Love (which features a duetted lead vocal by Diana and Mary), Blue Moon, Dancing on The Ceiling (virtually a solo by Diana), The Blue Room. The only clunker is Manhattan, which features an unimpressive arrangement treatment, and lyrics that seem meaningless because of the Ms. Ross' delivery. [Check out Dinah Washington's version on Verve.] Definitely worth checking out. A treat for lovers of great songs AND that Motown production and treatment.

THE SUPREMES SING.......2005-03-29

i had the original lp from the 60s and when the expanded cd collection was released i couldnt wait to get it,i wasnt disapointed in it either although i was surprised that some of these songs and performances where so good and why it took so many years for them to come out!!!!isnt music meant to be heard or maybe locked in a vault .the lp is the supremes,in a way ,outside of their maga hits,at their best.great performances .even on a few tracks you get that supremes harmony.too bad BERRY GORDY didnt see to use their harmonies more rather that just push ross to to the front all the time,not that ross is not a good singer,she is and has always had the talent to back up whatever was thrown at her.but if you are the lead singer ...well you are and you dont have to push the other vocals down low to be heard!the ladies really did have some great harmony and vocals and to hear FLO vocal up against DIANA on Manhatten is pure magic.i never really was into broadway songs ans the like but the SUPREMES gave me a new respect for them here in this beautiful cd.in addtion,motown has just released the never before released SUPREMES LP,...THERES A PLACE FOR US from 1965 ,but only mail order only.24 great cuts if you are interested at www.hipo-select.com.you ll find a few suprises there too.

My Heart Stood Still.......2005-01-07

Having owned the original vinyl of the truncated 12 track version, I knew what to expect in terms of the performances. At the tender age of 9 (when I first heard this record) these songs were my first experience of Rodgers and Hart and in some cases the performances that I judged others versions against. The storming opener The Lady is A Tramp still takes some beating as does Mountain Greenery, Dancing on The Ceiling, the classic Motown stomping take of My Heart Stood Still and that old lump in the throat classic My Funny Valentine.

My only moan about this expanded collection is that somewhere in the remastering some of the bite of the original recordings has got lost and the songs sound a little flat compared to previous versions. This is not one of those vinyl versus CD comparisons - it's just an observation.

Sonic quibbles aside - this is a great record for music lovers (especially Northern Soul fans) to stick on, gaze at that Ritzy clubland cover and as has been said before imagine you're at the Copa slurping Martinis while the girls belt out the classics.

The Bingo Kids Sing Motown Hits For Kids

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Great Children's Music

The Bingo Kids Sing Motown Hits For Kids
Bingo Kids
Manufacturer: Bingo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GALI64
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

Do You Love Me
For Once In My Life
Reach Out, I'll Be There
You Can't Hurry Love
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Rockin Robin
Please Mr. Postman
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Uptight (Everything's Alright)
The Tears Of A Clown
What's Going On
How Sweet It Is
My Girl
Dancing In The Streets
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours

Product Description

The Bingo Kids Sing Motown Hits For Kids: Childrens Music that grown-ups love too! Authentic Re-creations of hit Motown songs with great vocals sung by kids. With the highest quality production to world-class standards, this collection of 15 all new recordings for kids is guaranteed fun for the entire family. Perfect for introducing children to the magic of the Motown era sound. All songs are appropriate for all ages. Packaged in kid-resistant eco-friendly digipak. No plastic case to break and clean up! Dont Feed Kids Junk Music. Raise Them On The Classics!

Customer Reviews:

Great Children's Music.......2006-08-29

I found this item after purchasing The Bingo Kids Beatles album, which my family loved. This is even better! My kids have gone crazy for this album and ask for it all the time. The great thing is that these are all great songs that I love so I don't go nuts listening to it over and over like with most other albums aimed at children (Don't get me started on the repeated listening to Barney and nursery rhymes that we've had to endure). The music is unbelievably great- it is literally the best sounding kids record I've heard and the kids vocals are impressive - amazing talented and not too cutesy. My kids love to sing along. I HIGHLY recommend this album.

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Temptation made me buy this .
MEET THE TEMPTATION/SING SMOKEY
MEET THE TEMPTATIONS/SING SMOKEY

Meet the Temptations/Sing Smokey
The Temptations
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WZ5M
Release Date: 2000-12-19

Tracks:

Way You Do the Things You Do
I Want a Love I Can See
Dream Come True
Paradise
May I Have This Dance?
Isn't She Pretty
Just Let Me Know
Your Wonderful Love
Further You Look, the Less You See
Check Yourself
Slow Down Heart
Farewell My Love - The Temptations, The Temptations
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl - Smokey Robinson, The Temptations
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It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Goodbye?
You Beat Me to the Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
(You Can) Depend on Me

Album Description

UK version of Motown's '2 Classic Albums On 1 CD Series'. Reissue of 2 of the male vocal groups 60's era albums, 'Meet The Temptations' (1964) and 'The Temptations Sing Smokey' (1965) together on 1 CD. Packaged in a full color slipcase with original artwork and 8 page booklet.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered 2-On-1 CD of Two Classic Temp's Albums.

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Temptation made me buy this ........2007-07-23

I had the original mono albums years ago and they disappeared after moving so I kinda forgot what was on these CDs. Let's put it this way, The Temptations are the Temptations. This may not be their best stuff but "Meet the Temptations" shows their growth from a post doo Wopp (God, I hate that term)group to a soul group that was just starting to break out and find "their" sound. "Farewell my love" and "I want a love I can see" show the progression of the group and then to "The way you do the things you do",finding their sound. "The Temptations sing Smokey" covers some of Smokey Robinsons lesser compositions that were previously recorded by other artists. Other than "My Girl" and "You really got a hold on me" (the Miracles) there are no biggies on here but it is interesting to hear the Temps interpretations on them. For the price it is well worth the money. BUY IT.

MEET THE TEMPTATION/SING SMOKEY.......2003-08-15

THIS IS A GREAT CD FROM THE TEMPTATIONS YOU SHOULD GO AND GET THIS ONE

MEET THE TEMPTATIONS/SING SMOKEY.......2003-08-15

ITS A GREAT CD I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE THIS ONE

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This is Truely A Supremes Album
Purchased for one song but enjoy them all.
Great Sounding Country (Motown Style)
CLASSIC AND RARE EARLY SUPREMES!

The Supremes Sing Country Western & Pop
The Supremes
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Reflections: The Definitive Performances 1964-1969
Let the Sunshine in//Cream of the Crop
There's a Place for Us: The Unreleased LP + Much More
More Hits/Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations/Together

ASIN: B000001A6P
Release Date: 1994-06-14

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This is Truely A Supremes Album.......2007-05-25

I got this LP back in 1965 when it was released & still have it and played it until I was able to get the CD via a music club a few years ago. The CD sound is great and The Supremes sound great singing together as a true group and each taking lead on various tracks. In my view there is not a bad track on this album, all the tracts weather a POP or Country song are transformed by The Supremes and the Motown producers into a great Supremes album. If I did not have this CD the price would not discourge me from buying it as if your a Supremes fan you must have this CD as it is a true Supremes album and a overlooked very rare gem as is "We Remember Sam Cooke".

Purchased for one song but enjoy them all........2005-03-16

I purchased this CD for the song "My Heart Can't Take it No More" which was a minor hit in the Pittsburgh area. I was surprised at how much I enjoy the entire CD.

Great Sounding Country (Motown Style).......2004-06-02

The "sound" of Country Music never really caught my ear, especially in the mid 60s when this album came out. BUT when I heard Country Music with the Motown Sound and the Supremes great vocals - my opinion changed. This is one of the best (although different) works by the Supremes and The Motown Musicians and Recording Engineers.
60s Motown Junkie

CLASSIC AND RARE EARLY SUPREMES!.......2003-08-08

Many would dismiss this album as unimportant and unimpressive. In my opinion, that would be a mistake.

Although very likely recorded in 1963, it was not released until 1965, when a total of 5 studio albums by the Supremes were available. This album's release was a clear effort to expand the group's appeal even further, and to make product available for a public that was hungry for more by the Supremes. In my opinion, it is a mistake to overlook this effort, for several reasons.

Back in 1963, before the "Motown Sound" hit its stride, and before the Supremes had their first #1 single, one could expect almost any kind of sound to come out of Motown. Within the Supremes, it also meant that one was likely to hear more than one lead singer per album, or per tune, for that matter. With a title like THE SUPREMES SING COUNTRY, WESTERN & POP, one would expect a good bit of variety. And that's exactly what you get here...with plenty of pleasant Supreme surprises.

Overall, there's a fresh, experimental nature to this album, as well. Producer Clarence Paul (Stevie Wonder, among others) loved all 3 of The Supremes' voices, and gave each a shot at singing leads here. Especially beautiful is Mary Wilson's smoky alto on "Sunset." Florence Ballard is very soulful on her verse of "It Makes No Difference Now," [VERY rare because it's the only recorded tune on which all 3 original Supremes get a lead verse!]. Of course, there's plenty of fresh, early Diana Ross here, as well. There is obviously very little of the "classic" Motown sound here..."Baby Doll," comes closest. The tempo of "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" is unlike any other arrangement you've ever heard, and is quite fun, featuring strong harmony singing.

This album is a minor treasure and is essential for a chance to hear the budding and developing sound of some of the greatest song stylists of the sixties, as well as one of the rare opportunities to hear the Supreme voices of Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard sharing some leads.

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Fantastic Studio Album From Diana Ross And The Supremes

The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland
The Supremes
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
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Fantastic Studio Album From Diana Ross And The Supremes.......2006-06-14

In late 1966, The Supremes enjoyed their EIGHTH chart-topper with the startling classic, You Keep Me Hanging On. You Keep Me Hanging On was quite a dramatic change in style for The Supremes with the rolling rhythm section, courtesy of Motowns divine in-house band The Funk Brothers, having a much harder edge, diverting The Supremes into the Rock&Roll genre. Diana Ross' lead vocal performance is also far more assertive and she sounds as though she's virtually howling at the exalting climax when she sings "so go on, get out, get out of my life, and let me sleep tonight". Quite a detour from those sweet love songs like Baby Love. An adventurous and succesful experiment for Diana and the girls.

Their next single, the fabulous Love Is Here And Now You're Gone, propelled to No.1 becoming their NINTH chart topper. The Supremes chart action at this stage was just amazing where they effortlessly pumped out mega hit after mega hit! Ross glides along the verses with finesse delivering a divinely sensual performance whilst also talk-singing in that great, intricate voice on the chrous ( a unique technique that would reach full effect on Ross' future blockbuster classic, Ain't No Mountain High Enough). The glorious, bouncy musical arrangements contain slight hints of jazz. Fantastic!

The accompanying album to these classic pair of hits was The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland (1967). Like the chart-topping album The Supremes A Go Go (1966) contains many cover versions and also hosts some B-sides and left over tracks from various recording sessions.

You're Gone But Always In My Heart was a lovely heartache ballad recorded some years earlier in 1964. Ross packs in a compelling performance with her vocals sharp and distinctive, brimming tenderley with emotion. There are also impeccable backing vocals from Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.

I Wanna Mother You, Smother You may be admitedly formulaic to the genre but it comes complete with such super-fine performances from Diana and the girls that it's almost impossible to fault. These cracking album tracks on The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland are all, to say the least, totally infectious!

The Motown cover versions all work extremely well with Ross' beautiful, sensual delivery on The Isley Brothers' I Guess I'll Always Love You being sensational.

Their riviting cover version of The Four Tops' I'll Turn To Stone is just as dynamic and as effective as the original. The wonderful contrast of harmonies from Ross' sweet tender voice to the earthy vocal style of Florence Ballard and the breezy soprano of Mary Wilson all blend together beautifully on I'll Turn To Stone.

Not quite as riviting but still great and compelling regardless is their rolling version of The Four Tops' It's The Same Old Song. Ross sounds strong and passionate throughout igniting the fast and furious musical arrangements.

Ross packs in a powerhouse performance on the raw, upbeat Goin' Down For The Third Time, which had been originally recorded by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas. Certainly this track was indeed far closer to the earthy style of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas than the swinging Supremes but Ross' unusually gritty performance exceeds all expectations as she really takes a big bite into the lyrics sounding dynamic and strong.

Slightly more reminiscent of their showbiz like persona on stage is the rather sugary sweet Love Is In Our Hearts which works well but far better is the stunning ballad Remove This Doubt, one of the Supremes BEST-ever album tracks. Remove This Doubt is touching in its mere simplicity and Ross' gorgeous voice is at its most angelic. The fade out at the end when Ross, Ballard and Wilson unite to sing the chrous is just magical and perfectly demonstrated their distinct, unique sound. Remove This Doubt had been recorded bak in 1964 and had initially been planned as a single at one point though it did not see the light of day until it was pulled from the huge Motown vaults and used as the B-side to their chart-topping classic, You Keep Me Hanging On.

Another stand out track on The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland (1967) is the superb, rocketing version of There's No Stopping Us Now. Ross whips along those jamming musical arrangements with conviction sounding utterly magnificent in the process.

The album then bows out on a rip-roaring version of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas knockout classic, Heat Wave. It's debatable as to whether Ross' rocketing renedition exceeds the more famous Martha Reeves Version (I must admit as much as I also love Martha Reeves I do prefer Ross' version of Heat Wave) but either way judged on its own individual merits it is a pretty damn good version with Ross neatly surfboarding along Motowns somewhat complex musical arrangements where as Ballard and Wilsons eager and enthusiastic backing vocals merley add to that dazzling effect. Had this not been already a hit for Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, this could just of as easily been a hit for The Supremes.

Arguably even better than their chart-topping album, The Supremes A Go Go on which this album had obviously taken its cue but it failed to duplicate the success of The Supremes A Go Go though still enjoyed big sales that propelled the album into the Top 10 album charts. The Supremes Sing Holland Dozier Holland firmly stands as one of their ultimate albums.

Ian Phillips