The Supremes - You Can't Do That

[bluesforU2]

WOW! This is brilliant! Trust you Mr Piturk, to find this! Amazing! I love it!!!

[Individuell83]

@bluesforU2 check out their live version too :)

[soulman1950]

Motown, or Beatles, er er er Motown

[Individuell83]

@soulman1950 they were both great :) but yes... I prefer motown

[EleanoraPoultice]

Great song. Great singers.

[userboy6]

being a guitar player i really dig the solo, thanks for posting this

[MoJoRod30]

I heard this song yesterday on Sonic Tap on Direct Tv and I liked this Motown version better.

[RedRoosterRoad]

Oh my GOD! i didn't know it was possible. There is an argument, on a Supremes video, AND IT'S NOT ABOUT THE SUPREMES.

Wow.

[ajay999999]

Merseybeat just dont go black

[6dark6wings6]

Thanks for the Upload, I love the Beatles but I Love the Supremes just as much!!!

[Individuell83]

@6dark6wings6 I also love the beatles but the supremes a little more :D

However I like their version of this song Diane sings it a little soft but nice but flo and mary added this little catchy backing that gives a little soul back into the song.

It's just sad that a studio version of 8 days a week wasn't included to the album.

You saw the live performence of this song and 8 days a week? :)

[rioboy13]

@Individuell83 AMEN!!! Since there MAY NOT BE a studio version of "Eight Days A Week" They should AT LEAST clean up, and remaster the live version from Shindig, where for the 1st and LAST TIME EVER you would see all 3 ORIGINAL Supremes share a lead on the same song, on a TELEVISION SHOW!! What a unique GEM!

[Individuell83]

@rioboy13 But I'm sure there is a studio version of this song from the supremes a bit of liverpool session.

There are soo many alternate takes and versions of songs and songs that still are not released... and I think you can't do that is one of them.

However and yes I also think it's sad that we can see you can't do that live only in such a bad quality :D

[yedon68]

...a top notch performance,,,,!

[motownmaniax]

Love the album cover. Nice tribute to a group that was influenced by Motown itself. I grew up in Motown and didn't even know this album existed??? ~lol. Wondering who the backup band was?

[Individuell83]

@motownmaniax

lol yes I think the supremes sing country western and pop and a bit of liverpool and maybe also the "we remember sam cooke" album were never that famous... compared to the A GO-GO album or the supremes sing holland dozier holland.

[motownmaniax]

@Individuell83 Thanks, Marvin. I have the Holland-Dozier-Holland LP, btw. Great album.

[Individuell83]

@motownmaniax yes it is but I love all of their albums :D

[mrlarryb818]

A really great and groovy cover. A wonderful contrast between the delicate style of Diana's lead and the more soulful wailings of Florence and Mary. On so many of the Supremes recordings, the back-up vocals are muted in order to let

Diana shine. On this record, Florence and Mary are heard strong and clear and it's a much better record for it.

[Individuell83]

@mrlarryb818

yes

especially on the early albums they were not turned down that's why I especially love the where did our love album all those harmonies on the songs and you can hear every voice not like in the later days...

[yedon68]

@mrlarryb818 ...i completely agree...!

[BAREBACKER]

@mrlarryb818 all tracks with a prominant back up by mary and florence are the best. look out on here for the motown story version of you keep me hanging on its the original version with flo and biana sharing leads and so much better than the released version

[yeksirf]

Thank You for this. I listen to it over and over. It IS the black whole of the universe singing the first commandment...

[Individuell83]

lol I'm glad you like it :)

[Mongo76]

Love it thanks for posting..

[Individuell83]

:P thanks for commenting :)

[sparkyization]

Priceless.

Thanx, Indi'! :-)

[Individuell83]

:D I have to thank you that you like it and that you comment :)

[sparkyization]

This cut reverberates the amnbience of those times. It has real grit. It feels like Detroit about '65. And it feels like London did too. Mod boots and groovy shakin' ;-)

It was a truly epic time to be alive

[Individuell83]

:D it's nice to bring back memories :)

[sutcliffe62x]

would have been great if ross really screamed it like lennon.

[Individuell83]

I think diane did a good job on it

but it would have also been nice if florence had sang it because she had a much stronger soulful voice

diane also had a growl like on going down for the third time but she rarely used it in the later days :D

however plus the background which is a bit more raw it sounds good I think :)

[millymille1]

Wow this song is great I love it.I love the photos.

[Individuell83]

you know the original by the beatles? :D

I also really like the supremes version maybe it's a bit better because the supremes are my favourite group :P

[randomloves74]

This is a really good version. This is like a girl versus boy version of the song. I think it really holds up against the Beatles version. This is more smoother, calmer like a girl would be and the Beatles' version is more rockish and angrier? like a boy would be.

[Individuell83]

lol yes I think you're right I like the supremes version but also the beatles version but I think this is one of the best songs from the supremes a bit of liverpool album I really like flo in the background she makes the song sounding a bit harder next to diane's lead and mary's alto

thanks for commenting and

Merry christmas :)

[MrDennyman]

By the way, this is one of the Beatle's songs that I really liked. But I personally believe the Supremes added something 'extra' to the song. I like it better that the Beatles' version. (That's b/c I believe the Beatles were great... but hugely overrated)

[Individuell83]

hmm maybe they were overrated

but they were good tough

however I love the supremes

and I agree with you I think they made a great version of this song :)

[MADxSQUAD]

@MrDennyman expliain how a band can be "overrated"

[MrDennyman]

@MADxSQUAD It's hard to explain, but the best way I can answer it by saying if you had lived through "Beatlemania" of the 60s, you'd understand. No musicians or groups could live up to the hysteria offerred them at the time.

The Beatles were as much an historical phenomenon as they were a musical one. They were simply the right group, at the right moment during the right time. I personally never understood their popularity then, and I don't today.

They were simply bigger than life.

[BeverlyHills2ndGen]

@MADxSQUAD: A band certainly can be overrated. I'm NOT saying that The Beatles were overrated necessarily, but there are many bands from the 60s and 70s which have become overrated because critics' opinions about them being SOOOO great have become culturally entrenched, to the point where any divergent opinion is almost considered "blasphemous".

This only worsens over time, as it becomes harder and harder to challenge views which have prevailed for several decades.

[1west72ndstreet]

@MrDennyman i love The Supremes, but hahahaha "you cant do/say that" that the beatles are hugely overrated hahahaahah that 's good stuff you should do stand-up.....The Beatles my friend are BIGGER THAN MUSIC itself just like Muhammad Ali was in boxing and that is not an opinion.

[MrDennyman]

@1west72ndstreet Oh, I can most certainly say that they were overrated. First, I have never believed that popularity with the public is the final test of quality. There are a lot of people who would most certainly agree with that statement. I believe it is musically absurd to think the Beatles wrote all the best songs, performed the best, and had the highest quality recording productions.

There would be no Beatlemania today...it was something reserved for the times of the 60s.

[1west72ndstreet]

@MrDennyman forget popularity it's ALL IN THE SONGS..the beatles shut down motown & all those frankie avalon's stiffs they even shut down elvis...why dont you go ask Ronnie Spector? The Beatles were it & you know it, that is no knock on motown & the other greats..of course the beatles loved motown, little richard, chuck berry, elvis & buddy holly, but no one can ever say other than the beatles the following...

The Beatles- The Four Lads That Shook The World

#Winning (hahah)

[RedRoosterRoad]

@1west72ndstreet The Beatles shut down Motown?

Yeah that's just a big huge lie right there.

[MrDennyman]

Yes, this song sounds good. But just about everything they did sounded good. The question is why did the Supremes feel they had to do a Liverpool type album? The Beatles didn't have to do any Motown type covers, let alone an album of it. On top of that the Supremes had to make inroads into the Surf craze of the early 60s. I don't remember the Beach Boys or Jan and Dean doing Motown. The Supremes and the Motown Sound had it's own uniqueness and distinction. But that was the 60s.

[Individuell83]

ehm

the beatles also covered motown stuff I don't know much but I know they covered money (that's what I want) which was originally by barrett strong and one of the first popular motown songs and they also covered please mr postman which was originally by the marvelettes

[MrDennyman]

That is correct. The Beatles did do those songs. But I believe they did them b/c they were influenced, like many Brits, by black American music. From the Supremes side, I doubt they recorded these songs for the same reason. Like I keep saying, it was the 60s. If anyone knows what I mean by that, it would be African-Americans. That's all I try to point out. For the younger readers who seem to worship the 60s and its music, there's a story behind the music.

[Individuell83]

yup I really love the album too :)

it's great just sad that 8 days a week isnt on it

[wmddn]

never heard this before

[Individuell83]

you should check out the live performence of it =D

it's responded also to this video

[Individuell83]

yup I think so too

[treasurly]

i like it but diana sounds like an old woman at church

[Individuell83]

I think she did it okay ...

I mean if flo did sing the lead it would have rock more like you can hear in the backing

but anyway I like the supremes version =)

[locobuick]

Famed Scottish psychiatrist of Edinburgh, Scotland was consulted in the making of the suits the lovely Supremes wore on this British cover of the Beatles songs. The great doctor was multi-talented and designed outfits for many groups in the late 1950;s though the early 70's but rarely took credit.

[unusualsuspect71]

Locobuick I believe the doctor you are reffering to is the hugely influential psychiatrist Doctor Charles Follen McKim Maloney. Dr Maloney had huge influence behind the scenes in the pop culture explosion from the 50's to the 70s, he designed costumes, shoes and hats and was a talented songwriter and choreographer. He was also a pioneering adventurer amongst many other things. The band Doctor and the Medics were influenced by his work, as were the Thompson twins. his influence is largely unknown

[Individuell83]

I REALLY don't know about what you're talking =D

sorry

[unusualsuspect71]

Hello once again Individuelle, hope youve been putting that great voice of yours to good use. Locobuick and I are researchers of a largely unknown but very influential gentleman called Dr CFM Maloney.

[Individuell83]

oh ok =D

I thought that because you spoke about them and he would be a designer or something like this

[DEEDUBB1979]

Don't forget to watch Florence's (Unsung) story on the TVOne channel Sunday June 28th 09

[Individuell83]

I would if I could

but I'm from german

I REALLY hope someone will record it and post it on youtube =(

sadly I don't get it in germany =/

[tayishere202]

dont worry they have it on youtube already have you seen it

[Individuell83]

yup I saw all parts

at first from this really kindly girl which recorded it per cam from her tv and then the other one

it was great but a bit sadly that it was sooo short

[BriNic317]

i love florence ballard

[Individuell83]

so do I and we =D

[unusualsuspect71]

Oh hey individelle83, I remember you. you got that amazing voice!!

[Individuell83]

haha xD OMG

thanks a lot hun =D

you're soooo welcome I hope you like my stuff =)

[BriNic317]

i love miss ballard . we remember sam cooke was also a great album. actually any album with the songs u hear flo in are the best . them 3 together were fabulous.

[Individuell83]

yeah they really were =)

thanks for commenting

you're welcome

[fusejockey]

Great Supremes' music -

with Flo they were absolutely fantastic.

We love you "Blondie"...

[Individuell83]

yup they were =)

thanks

[calvin667]

I would love to get the cd of this.

[Individuell83]

In my knowledge this was also relased as a cd together with the TCB album

or you can get the record alone =D

[MarvelettesDude]

I think the "Bit of Liverpool" and "More Hits By the Supremes" are the best supremes albums

[Individuell83]

hmm they were great

but the country western and pop

or the supremes sing h-d-h or a go go or exspecially the never before released masters

are all great albums

[sopaman1234]

good album i have this on a original vinul record recorded 1964.. sounds great..

[Individuell83]

yes it has this special channel stereo effect

that

the most instruments on the left and the most of the voices on the right

thx for commenting

you're welcome =)

[joehancock01]

nice!! :) diana ross is brilliant i were just listening to some of her records on recod player :) well done good post marvin

[Individuell83]

wooo I LOVE IT

it rocks

LET YOU DOWN ! =D

yes diana did a good lead maybe flo woul have done it a bit better but she's really loud in the backing =D

thx for commenting

you're welcome

[cossackxxx]

holy sh*t , nice put dude xd

[Individuell83]

thanks I'm glad you like it =)

[lkijju]

cheers matey. some real gems on youtube.

[Individuell83]

lol yes MeetTheSupremes or Supreme59 also have great videos

[lkijju]

blimey, never knew the supremes recorded this, and i was around at the time.

[Individuell83]

lol yes the recorded it for the Bit Of Liverpool album =)

thx for commenting

you're welcome

[strandwolf]

Great sound quality and oh so cool photographs in sync! I gotta subscribe to your bad mofo channel.

[Individuell83]

thx =D

you're welcome

[tayishere202]

god i love this song alot my favorite on this album beside bits and pieces

[Individuell83]

Lol I really love it Diana did it great and Flo and Mary rocked it with her LET YOU DOWN and the other things =D

you're welcome

[tayishere202]

they sure did, i even love the performance,priceless:)

thank you so much for your wonderful vids

Tay<3

[Individuell83]

it's my pleasure to make you all happy =D

and thx a lot for this lovely comment

you're really welcome

[tayishere202]

Tay<3 :)

[locobuick]

The more I listen to this the more it sounds better than the Beatles version. Very cool.. thanks again!

[Individuell83]

thx that's bery lovely I also love it I think they did a great job

Diana was perfect at lead this clap clap sound =D and mary and exspecially flo rocks the background flo is very clear here =)

thx again for commenting have a nice weekend you're welcome =)

[locobuick]

This is great! Thanks....

[Individuell83]

hey =) pleasure done hope you also like "a hard day's night" =)

thx for commenting you're welcome

[whitney2whoopi]

Love all the pictures. It was good when they sang this song live.

[Individuell83]

yes it was and "8 days a week" way also amazing live =D

thx for commenting you're welcome =)

[brasiliennr1]

i luv their style and their songs!

[Individuell83]

lol so I do

thx for commenting you're welcome =)

[bcoombs1988]

Flo looks so cute @ 1:34! Also, what the heck is that scene @ 2:17?

[Individuell83]

Lol she looked cute on 1:34 but not only there.

Ehm, at 2:17 it was a little tribute to the Andrew Sisters and The Supremes on the Sammy Davis show. The Supremes sang some famous song from the Andrew Sisters and The Andrew Sisters some song from The Supremes like "where did our love go" or "Stop! In The Name Of Love" and the best was Flo stand in the middle

the performence have to be online here on youtube search for "the supremes the andrew sisters" =)

thx for commenting you´re welcome

[bcoombs1988]

Have you seen this performance? And it's not on YouTube! Ack!

[Individuell83]

yup I´ve seen it not only one time

hmm I saw it the last time maybe one month ago

I´m sorry it isn´t online anymore

[tayishere202]

they have it online now check i will send u the link

[Individuell83]

you mean bits and pieces is online? =D

if you mean it I saw it =D but I have the whole album

anyway thx a lot you're welcome =)

[tayishere202]

oh no i meant You cant do that, sorry were they perform it

[Individuell83]

lol yes it's a great performence =D

I love it

[themaltesebippy]

I love your collection of pics!!

[Individuell83]

Thx a lot =)

you´re welcome

[Hello3691]

Great song!

[Individuell83]

thx sooo lot for commenting =)

you're sooo welcome

[Individuell83]

egm

she calls Flo

and this was Flo and Mary and not Cindy. Cindy came 2 years later.

and the strong voice in the back is Flo

[JonathanLGardner]

GREAT VID!

Awesome pics.....HAHA lol

FIRST TO COMMENT!

Congratulations on getting this up in stereo! =D

[Individuell83]

thx jonathan =P you're welcome xD