Angelic harmonies! This is a real treat. Never got to see this Supremes combo live.
This should put an end to that "Mary can't sing" stuff. And I do like what Scherrie's doing (it's not Jean, but hey...), every singer likes to put their own stamp on a song.
I LOVE MARY AND I THINK SHE WAS SMART FOR NOT SINGING THE WHOLE LEAD. i MEAN SHE HAS A VERY HUSKY ALTO VOICE AND I THINK SHE KNEW HOW BEAUTIFUL THE SONG WAS AND WHERE IT NEEDED TO GO..NOT SAYING SHE DOESNT HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BUT KNEW HER LIMITATIONS.. SO SHE SPLIT THE LEAD
By the time this lineup came out, Berry Gordy was not promoting the Supremes at all. As great as this song was, it was doomed without promotion. The two follow-ups were written and produced by Smokey Robinson, so they were promoted and made the charts.
Yep, Me too. They also did "Refections" and Michael did "Love Is Here & Now You're Gone" both cuts are worthy of a mention. I also like the Tops version of Reflections but I love everything they've done - especially the "Nature Planned It" album produced by the brilliant Frank Wilson.
I love the tempo of this live recording. The studio version is a little faster, but harder to slow dance off of. This is perfect for those intimate moments of dancing. Superb!!!!
This was beautiful. I'll never understand why this song was not a bigger hit. It seems to have all of the elements of a hit. Although I was a child, I do not remember hearing it on the radio. Of course then I was not into too many slow cuts, so maybe I just ignored it. I like it now! (smile)
Now I am sad, as I really would have loved to see more of Cindy, Mary and Scherrie, I keep praying that someone will put up more Jean, Mary and Cindy clips too.
I've got more - it just takes time to process the stuff from the old, OLD VHS & Beta tapes I have. Be patient, you willl see some more I promise! Stoned Love, Steve.
Sorry to see this series come to an end. Thank you for sharing this truly enjoyable concert with us. This line-up proved that they could also "keep the music playing."
Angelic harmonies! This is a real treat. Never got to see this Supremes combo live.
This should put an end to that "Mary can't sing" stuff. And I do like what Scherrie's doing (it's not Jean, but hey...), every singer likes to put their own stamp on a song.
That end (and the very beginning) are killer!
wkbbrat 4 months ago
Sometimes Scherrie just needs to chill and sing the song, though love it! Should have been a smash.
spintation 6 months ago
lovin this post and any fellow Supreme fanatic !!
BEAUSONS 1 year ago
Mary nails it--why doesnt she sing in a higher key more often??
spintation 2 years ago
I think this is the best song the 70's Supremes ever did. It really shoulda been a monster soul ballad.
Noodleydoo 2 years ago
This song is so lovely. I can't believe it stalled in the top 80 in the USA. :(
orvgg 4 years ago 2
one of their best 70s songs but i never understood why Mary didnt sing the entire lead.
redlabs 4 years ago
I LOVE MARY AND I THINK SHE WAS SMART FOR NOT SINGING THE WHOLE LEAD. i MEAN SHE HAS A VERY HUSKY ALTO VOICE AND I THINK SHE KNEW HOW BEAUTIFUL THE SONG WAS AND WHERE IT NEEDED TO GO..NOT SAYING SHE DOESNT HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BUT KNEW HER LIMITATIONS.. SO SHE SPLIT THE LEAD
Jamesdavideason 3 years ago 2
Producer Frank Wilson wrote that song especially for Mary because he wanted her to start singing leads and he was capitvated by her voice.
MUSICENCYLOPEDIA 3 years ago
one of my favorite supremes song..but I like the single version better
bufb 4 years ago
only part of it was meant for her. But I guess it would have been more realistic from one lead instead of two from the thoughts of one.
florenceballard 4 years ago
Obscure but brilliant we need more...!
goldenell 4 years ago
By the time this lineup came out, Berry Gordy was not promoting the Supremes at all. As great as this song was, it was doomed without promotion. The two follow-ups were written and produced by Smokey Robinson, so they were promoted and made the charts.
youyong28 4 years ago
I like the Jackson Five's version of this song too.
rufus317 4 years ago
Yep, Me too. They also did "Refections" and Michael did "Love Is Here & Now You're Gone" both cuts are worthy of a mention. I also like the Tops version of Reflections but I love everything they've done - especially the "Nature Planned It" album produced by the brilliant Frank Wilson.
ivyfield 4 years ago
great clip thank u
paultinsel 4 years ago
Oops! That was Cindy singing "Groove me with your touch.." at 3:24-3:28. My bad!!
stawberry19919 4 years ago
At 3:24-3:28 you could hear Mary singing "Groove Me With Your Touch..." but you see her sining "Touch...". OOooops!
stawberry19919 4 years ago
I love seeing these clips. It brings back memories when I saw then in 1974. I was so young I don't remember every song they sang.
ronnykmarshall 4 years ago
I love the tempo of this live recording. The studio version is a little faster, but harder to slow dance off of. This is perfect for those intimate moments of dancing. Superb!!!!
1pizzazz 4 years ago
This was beautiful. I'll never understand why this song was not a bigger hit. It seems to have all of the elements of a hit. Although I was a child, I do not remember hearing it on the radio. Of course then I was not into too many slow cuts, so maybe I just ignored it. I like it now! (smile)
kpitt1204 4 years ago
Now I am sad, as I really would have loved to see more of Cindy, Mary and Scherrie, I keep praying that someone will put up more Jean, Mary and Cindy clips too.
bobbysoxer69 4 years ago
I've got more - it just takes time to process the stuff from the old, OLD VHS & Beta tapes I have. Be patient, you willl see some more I promise! Stoned Love, Steve.
ivyfield 4 years ago
Great performance, Scherrie does a fine job on Jean's original vocals. Truly Supreme.
bluebrock 4 years ago
Sorry to see this series come to an end. Thank you for sharing this truly enjoyable concert with us. This line-up proved that they could also "keep the music playing."
dancingwithabroom 4 years ago