Great voice, but back when it was needed her voice would have been "too black" to accomplish what was accomplished using Diana Ross in the lead spot of The Supremes. Sounds racist and weird in retrospect, but that was LIFE for black musicians back in the 60's
I had so much fun recording this for MotorCity with Scherrie. Pat Lewis [of the Andantes] did the background vocal arrangement, and our goal was to do something totally different than Diana's [lead and BGs], even though the music was done just like Ms. Ross's. I think we succeeded in not being a "sound alike." If you want Diana Ross's arrangement, by all means, listen to Diana's, which is the definitive one. But this is fun to me because it is NOT the same. Hope you enjoy it!
Scherrie Payne is a fantastic singer. I love her. However, I don't understand why a singer so closely associated with Diana Ross, and undoubtedly compared to her, would record this song, especially THIS ARRANGEMENT, which is so similar to the one Ashford and Simpson did for Diana Ross' cover of it? It's Diana's anthem, for goodness sake! I'm stuck on that even before examining Scherrie's performance. I feel the same way about Diana Ross recording a cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".
Personally, I normally like the chorus "aahs" more in other covers of the Diana Ross version. But that being said, I also really like how they did the opening chorus in this version. Very ethereal!
i never like this backing track
her voice is brilliant they should have used the orchestrated versuon that ross had
stevechandler1 7 months ago
Oh wow, I'm such a fan of Scherrie Payne! I just love her voice. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recording.
starparty 8 months ago
What year did this come out! Go on Scherrie! This is a very nice version! Scherrie Payne is AWESOME!
dmojones 9 months ago
i love scherrie payne..what a great vocalist. her voice is very versatile.
wonderboyjoy 9 months ago
Sounds pretty similar to Dianas to me.
spintation 1 year ago
P.S. Mr. G, do you happen to have "I'M NOT IN LOVE / GIRL YOU'RE IN LOVE" by Scherrie? Thanks.
paul51 1 year ago
Never heard this before . . . very nice . . . such a powerful vocalist.
paul51 1 year ago
Great voice, but back when it was needed her voice would have been "too black" to accomplish what was accomplished using Diana Ross in the lead spot of The Supremes. Sounds racist and weird in retrospect, but that was LIFE for black musicians back in the 60's
Rockin2222 1 year ago
I had so much fun recording this for MotorCity with Scherrie. Pat Lewis [of the Andantes] did the background vocal arrangement, and our goal was to do something totally different than Diana's [lead and BGs], even though the music was done just like Ms. Ross's. I think we succeeded in not being a "sound alike." If you want Diana Ross's arrangement, by all means, listen to Diana's, which is the definitive one. But this is fun to me because it is NOT the same. Hope you enjoy it!
rgianatos 1 year ago
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rgianatos 1 year ago
I just love Scherrie's voice, she could sing the phone book to me and I'd just sit there and listen.
LTL2424 1 year ago
The "Little Lady with the BIG Voice" does it again! Scherrie you iz teriffic honey! Such a voice! Check out her latest endeavor with Tourde4Force!
supremebuddy 1 year ago
Scherrie Payne is a fantastic singer. I love her. However, I don't understand why a singer so closely associated with Diana Ross, and undoubtedly compared to her, would record this song, especially THIS ARRANGEMENT, which is so similar to the one Ashford and Simpson did for Diana Ross' cover of it? It's Diana's anthem, for goodness sake! I'm stuck on that even before examining Scherrie's performance. I feel the same way about Diana Ross recording a cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".
porterp 1 year ago
Beautiful job... Sherrie Payne can do anything..
motorcitymiguel 2 years ago
WOW
tickyreal 2 years ago
Personally, I normally like the chorus "aahs" more in other covers of the Diana Ross version. But that being said, I also really like how they did the opening chorus in this version. Very ethereal!
Tahima11 2 years ago
This is an excellent film, I watched it online for free in HD at: viewfilmsfree {.} com
wildahwangho 2 years ago
Scherrie has a much better voice than Diana's IMHO.
texassoul 2 years ago
I like it....I like it.....
It's romantic..
My kind of music sometimes.
Many stars********
Hugs and smiles,
Elva joan on Atwell Land
Ivoryticklermama 2 years ago 2
great ! It`s a wonderful version. She is "The little lady with the big voice" :-)
Thank you my dear, Uli,
dsanw 2 years ago 2