It seems that Diana often sounded distracted or apathetic when covering other Motown songs. The backgrounds sound way more interesting than her dispirited lead here. It's a shame they're not more audible.
This was and remains kick-ass good. While the HDH and "A Go Go" albums were both too top heavy with unneeded covers of labelmates hits, "Always" (and "This Old Heart of Mine") were distinct exceptions. As a b-side to "In And Out of Love" this was probably the stronger side.
The Supremes had some of the best B-sides you'll ever hear. If you recorded all of their B-sides onto CD(s), you'd have better material than a lot of artists' A-sides!
@christheone8773 Yes! (I had this on 45 on also on "the Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland".) The Supremes' version has 3 part harmony; the original Isley version doesn't.
Thanks a lovely post, I have the album and it's nice that there are only 1 or 2 tracks with The Andantes but I must say the group sound had been long gone by this point, so sad compared to their A BIT OF LIVERPOOL album or even the WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO.
Supreme post regardless, a sweet lead from Diana (though she sounds a little tired) and glorious backing from Mary and Flo
I wonder what would happen if they mixed it with the original Isley Brothers song...?
Ian16545 4 weeks ago
@Ian16545 it would be a mix
chillysardine 1 week ago
It seems that Diana often sounded distracted or apathetic when covering other Motown songs. The backgrounds sound way more interesting than her dispirited lead here. It's a shame they're not more audible.
mafketays 1 month ago
This was and remains kick-ass good. While the HDH and "A Go Go" albums were both too top heavy with unneeded covers of labelmates hits, "Always" (and "This Old Heart of Mine") were distinct exceptions. As a b-side to "In And Out of Love" this was probably the stronger side.
dvlaries 3 months ago
The Supremes had some of the best B-sides you'll ever hear. If you recorded all of their B-sides onto CD(s), you'd have better material than a lot of artists' A-sides!
JJN259 10 months ago
i prefer the original by the Isley Brothers during their time with Motown
emmettk 11 months ago
This tune was the featured flipside to "In and Out of Love" from October of 1967-
christheone8773 1 year ago
@christheone8773 Yes! (I had this on 45 on also on "the Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland".) The Supremes' version has 3 part harmony; the original Isley version doesn't.
shmuli9 1 year ago
Sweet song. Thanks for the wonderful photos. Florence was a beautiful woman.
dnash27 1 year ago
Love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AzzedineAliaFan 1 year ago
Thanks a lovely post, I have the album and it's nice that there are only 1 or 2 tracks with The Andantes but I must say the group sound had been long gone by this point, so sad compared to their A BIT OF LIVERPOOL album or even the WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO.
Supreme post regardless, a sweet lead from Diana (though she sounds a little tired) and glorious backing from Mary and Flo
JonathanLGardner 3 years ago
thx a lot the backgroundsopran is amazing
Individuell83 3 years ago