Supremes - I Hear A Symphony (No lead vocal mix)

[fulleffect29]

They sound great...however, Diana's voice made this song MAGICALLY and another number 1 of their 12!!!

[georgiaboi420]

@fulleffect29 I would say HDH's magical production, The Funk Brothers awesome backing, Flo and Mary's soaring vocals made this song magical. Diana's voice just tops it off. The Supremes+ HDH+The Funk Brothers = MAGIC!!

[degas5000]

this is awesome!

[RedRoosterRoad]

@jazzscherzo No you can't change history. Doesn't mean to say that we can't disagree with it.

[preciousjey]

not bad FLO IS STILL THE LEAD TO ME

[flairbird1965]

Where did you find this? Absolute magic!

[richardsnow]

@flairbird1965 It from Motown Karaoke discs, Think it's deleted but you can pick them up on ebay. This one is on the disc "Let's get It On"

[mafketays]

I think that Diana was the natural choice for singing lead most of the time (though Mary and Flo should have been given more album cuts and b-sides), but it was the whole package of lead plus backing vocals that was magic.in these records.

That was lost when Mary and Flo were replaced in the studio by the Andantes (who were very good studio background singers but they were too anonymous) and I find the Diana Ross and the Supremes recordings to be mostly pretty forgettable.

[anthonypeace]

Flo was the lead singer then Gordy ...had a goal for him and Diane

sigh ... R.I.P Flo

Flo was this powerful voice ... and oh well berry got his way

thanx where is this from i own allot of supremes and Motown never heard this one before :)

[kiarakiller]

please guys... how can I save this playlist as a favourite??? (not only this one video) thanks

[ROWLURES]

Yes, I love the song even without the lead. It's still a beautiful song.

[kenhamlett1]

Reading these messages is like stepping into another dimension. These are good backup singers, but reading these messages, you would think it was much much more than that. I love Mary and Florence, too, but you need to keep at least one foot in reality. Even Mary and Flo said Diana's voice sold the records (for which they, of course, got paid).

[SinclairisCool]

@kenhamlett1

how do mean "(for which they, of course, got paid). "

[rioboy13]

@kenhamlett1 See? Why must you diminish Flo and Mary's role in The Supremes songs? Diana's voice was a CRUCIAL part of these songs, but to say that Diana and ANYONE on background would have been a success anyways...is a GROSS EXAGERATION, and proof of that is how their songs after Flo left (with The Andantes) weren't such hits as the ORIGINAL Supremes blend of voices...they were MAGIC as a unit!!!

[motownfan3]

@rioboy13 I agree...listen to Flo and Mary....Flo gives that song that certain something it is called MAGIC as you stated !! As a kid I saw them back in the 60's .When Flo "left" there was something missing .

[RedRoosterRoad]

@kenhamlett1 Well technically it was HDH that sold the records as THEY WROTE THEM. But yeah Diana' voice had the cross over appeal Berry was looking for. I hate it when people say "Florence sounded like a million other girls" Because she didn't. Aretha has a big soulful voice. So did Florence but she could hit and maintain the high soprano notes like no other!

[dj09492]

lucky me i came across this :]

[NicodemusWali72]

Al Green's...(Simply Beautiful!)...Thank You, Jesus...

[pianomano1]

Actually idaslpdhr, I got new the Supremes bio for Xmas, and she WAS originally Diane, not Diana. Also, it's "you're" not your", and your second sentence should be split by a full stop after Diana. "Get it right...."

[idaslpdhr]

Get you dear.

[idaslpdhr]

Who's Diane ? Her name is Diana get it right.

[bigtownguy]

Who needed Diane. This would have been a hit just like this...until somebody stole it fighting for the lead.

[blancface]

how did u get rid of diane?

[motorcitymiguel]

Go Miss Wilson,  & Miss Flo,, you were the Bomb.. They were certainly a big part of The Supremes' sound!

[TC6759]

@motorcitymiguel Yes i totally agree there about flo and mary!....

[motorcitymiguel]

@TC6759 I Understand, lol,, Thank God for these Special People That Are Posting these Wonderful mixes. I Wish Motown would stop being so afraid to take chances & release mixes like these.

[jsbach15]

@motorcitymiguel When this song was brand new I would strain to hear the "WHOOOS" sung by Flo and Mary; I still do!

[fanwuren]

Too much instrumental and not enough of the three powerful voices. I have no problem with Dianna leading the supremes. I just wish that flo and Mary had been given more meaningful roles. Perhaps the group would have stayed together longer and maybe Flo's tragedy could have been averted or delayed. Maybe, Maybe, Maybe.... Sigh

[spinto12]

i SO agree with you!

[mausoleumkid]

YES! i agree also!

[da12nvmp]

they didnt harmonize :-(

[kurtsupreme]

Isn't it a breath of fresh air to be able to hear the legendary Supremes WITHOUT Diane? When people try to tell you that Diane WAS the Supremes, you can play this version and show them how much she WASN'T! I love it! They should have releases this version in 1965.......it would have probably still gone to number 1!

[swso2000]

I Love Flo. I Love Diana. I Love Mary.

[kurtsupreme]

I Love Flo. I Love Mary. I used to Love Diane, too until she started her crap..........taking over the SUPREMES!

[nachosconchisme]

FLO is bomb lemme tell u that..her voice is soothing and comfy and keeps me warm in the winter

[babyluvchild]

This sucks this is one instrumnetal when DIANA ROSS is needed...and quick. Call Mr. Gordy the inmates are running the asylum. On a real note I love the original Supremes but I've heard the Flo Ballard solo work from Motown & ABC records she was a great background singer but her voice wasn't like Aretha,Gladys or Etta James as Mary Wilson loves to throw out in interviews. Everyone is not meant to be a lead singer and this version needs Diana or even Smokey at the least. Star quality!!!

[RedRoosterRoad]

@babyluvchild Hi, I'm a Florence Fan. Listen to "Forever Faithful" and "Like you babe" THAT was the real Florence. ABC lost interest when they discovered they couldn't exploit her Supremes past. And so, as a result her album did very very badly. But you've gotta admit, there are a few good gems in that bag.

[kenhamlett1]

I love how you can tell when people buy the story Mary Wilson is selling now. They call Ms. Ross Diane, as Mary is always does. It's rude and classless, but then not so surprising.

[MeetTheSupremes]

Actually, Diana's close friends and family usually called her Diane. In fact I have posted a radio advertisement done by The Supremes in 1962/63 in which Diana introduces herself as Diane

[idaslpdhr]

your so right, do believe a word ms. wilson says her story has changed so many times I don't think even she knows what she's said.

[rioboy13]

@idaslpdhr Well, as much as I ADORE The Supremes...LET'S FACE IT...Mary's version of their story was DESIGNED to sell books, so it's VERY "DISHY" so don't take everything she says for face value...remember, she's STILL MILKING The Supremes Legacy TO THE VERY LAST DROP, cause as much as I love her (WITH THE SUPREMES) I wouldn't want a cd of hers as a soloist. Honest!

[notdiane]

My husband loves this as much as I do........What does that mean?......It is great for us, and he can't stand Diana Ross.

[68NYC]

This sounds great.

Thanks.

[stevioa9]

Are you sure Diana Ross is not sining the backing there too?

[Branner]

There is no third voice added here. It is only Flo and maryM At 1:30 both girls beguin to sing higher on "symphony." It's not a whole octave, either.

[fiftiesflashback1953]

WOW! How nice NOT to hear the "charming" Miss Ross for a change! TOUCHE!

[jarrett8ty8]

have another drink flo.......

[jilhal24]

This is so COOL! I'm in heaven! Thanks so much!

[simonsez0800]

mary not louder than flo to me i hear them both just fine

[MarvelettesDude]

mary is louder than flo on this song but they are one of the greatest teams in Motown

[BotMai]

I heard a third added voice in the background ... someone other than Mary and Flo ... just my opinion ... another octave level just to punch it up.

What a superb song ... classic!

[DetroitD60]

This wonderful! They sound so good. Thanks.

[nattan41]

Beautiful thanks

[pandallama1234]

nice without diana this is how it should have always been.

[etrax2000]

Who the hell needs Diana? With such briliant backing I can handle this one (LOL).Like all of you ain't already half way through the song. (LMAO) but give it up. THIS ONE"S MINE !!

[22ndlehigh]

I hear alot of Mary(but mary and flo is kicking ass on this song

[BARBIEDANCER1323]

You can say that again

[BARBIEDANCER1323]

I know I like this soong too

[imexplicit]

i have been wondering for years what they were saying and now i finally know. its good to hear Flo singing without Diana's voice even though i like all 3 of the girls for different reasons.

[splashbunny]

Beautiful, I could listen to the Funk Bothers with just backing vocals all day long. Where can I buy this stuff.

[BotMai]

You are so right ... the best band ever ... the Funk Brothers ... AMEN.

[bcoombs1988]

That was really pretty.

[stevokc43]

Cool, Cool

[KimiLocs]

OH...Now see... This is the way the Supremes should have been... My girls Florence & Mary singing with those awesome voices... I NEVER could get with the "whiney" baby lead- (No offense, Diana- I just couldn't feel you, Girl.) Florence had an AWESOME voice and Mary was jazzy and soulful. Thank you for sharing this... I'd like to hear more Supremes backgrounds minus the "lead".

[JonathanLGardner]

I think they should have had Flo nearer to the mic on songs where Mary and Flo did the exact same backing - especially like this where it goes higher as Flo (being a high soprano) is much better suited to powering out on the higher notes

[florenceballard]

It would've been nice if motown had Florence and Mary record shelved leads of this.

[Mecobaby7]

This music absolutely beautiful. It is really breathtaking.

[Individuell83]

thx again for uploading a new kind of instrumental of a song of motown

[Individuell83]

This is really awesome.

This clear orchestra and this wunderful clear beckground thx a lot

[Koach127]

I love this. It's given me a new appreciation for the Funk Bros. Can you also do the same (remove Ross) with A Lover's Concerto on this album, if possible, please?

[JonathanLGardner]

SUPREME!

Thanks for posting - lovely to be able to hear The Funk Bother's brilliant instrumentation along with Mary and Flo's strong backing on this track clearly

[Individuell83]

Take a look and search for "martha and the vandellas" there are also funk brothers instrumentals =)

[best1forward]

fantastic.