This is called a DEMO...this was never meant to be a final version, ready to be released vocal...this is just a vocal that gives all of the participants of what the final version could be worked up to....IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT, MAYBE IT'S BEST TO SAY NOTHING, OR ASK SOMEONE!
wow its good to hear a early version of love child because clearly there are some lyric differences. Syretta did a good job and its almost erie how much she sounds like Miss Ross. I lover Syretta's voice and my love for Miss Ross needs to go unmentioned.
I always thought Syreeta and Diana Ross sounded too much alike. Syreeta did hold her own on some fantastic material. She should have been a bigger star.
@oceanbound222 , I agree. Diana's version sounds inviting, uplifting, full of conviction, passionate, alluring. Syreeta's version sounds half baked, rushed, phrasing is terrible.
Story that I heard was that Syreeta would sing demos for songs for Diana...and Diana would be annoyed because she wouldn't be able to hit some of the notes. Many felt Diana was "copying" Syreeta's voice's sound...practicing to sound just like the demo. As a Writer and Singer, Syreeta couldn't be beat...God Bless her sweet soul...
@Timeswimmer , I'm sorry but as good as Syreeta is, she was no Diana Ross. Diana Ross didn't have to copy anyone. Someone told you a load of crap. I do think Syreeta would have been a much better Post Diana Supremes replacement though.
@SpazChat I could tell you for sure about this one because,I was a hand on the motown reviews from 1967 to about 69 off and on,and here was the deal,Syreeta wasnt the chosen one ,she would never be because she wasnt Diana ,However she could sing much better than Diana but she just didnt have the star power that Diana had,she was a plain Jane and that dosent always sell records.Syreeta sounded like Diana but had alot more vocal range I saw it for my self .
Rita Wright (the name Syreeta would have used with the Supremes) and Jean Terrell in fact had similar voices. Mary was very wise in not consenting to bringing Syreeta into the group because she knew the Supremes would flourish only if restored to a true trio, not a singer with two woo-wooing background singers with mikes turned down. Jean came to Motown expressly to lead the Supremes and was not particularly enamored of a star turn. She was a hit from the start.
A lot of people had problems with the dearly departed Syreeta. Of course, being a fan of Diana Ross' voice I was immediately attracted to Syreeta's voice. In Martha Reeves autobiography she complains of Syreeta's work on "I Can't Dance To That Music Your Playing" because she sounded too much like "that voice of hers" Diana Ross! And hell yeah, she does! I bought this 45 (sue me, I'm old) because I was a fan of Martha & the VanDellas and because of that Diana Ross-ish sound.
nice to hear this. gordy did want syreeta in the group but mw didnt . things happen for a reason and jean did a fine job but syreeta has a more pop sound than jean and i think that BG wanted to keep the Supremes pop sounding.....jean gave the group a more soulful sound
Interestingly enough, Syreeta was once considered to take Diana Ross' place in the Supremes - but Mary Wilson strongly opposed it, because Wilson knew that Syreeta wanted a solo career, and she didnt want to bring anyone into the group who saw the Supremes as a stepping stone-
Cindy once stated that she and Mary didnt want Syreeta and that led to problems with gordy. It is a well known fact that there were other singers who recorded the demo versions of Supremes songs while ross was there to teach her how to sing them. Valerie Simpson was another
@christheone8773 , And who the fuck is Mary? I don't think it was her record company, was it? Stupid fat ass, half baked talent cunt who turned down $4million for a reunion tour. Yeah, real "smart" :\
Very cool to hear the essential "demo" of this song in comparison to the finished version. (all the things missing or added vocally). Thanks for posting.
This is the demo that Berry used to present the song to Ross & co. It also contains the 'missing' 2nd verse. It's a shame that Syreeta did not get to officially record it. I actually prefer her version. 5*
Sandfordway: Wrong title picture. This title is not on this CD.
zzausel 1 week ago
This is called a DEMO...this was never meant to be a final version, ready to be released vocal...this is just a vocal that gives all of the participants of what the final version could be worked up to....IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT, MAYBE IT'S BEST TO SAY NOTHING, OR ASK SOMEONE!
hollidayevery 1 month ago
Am pretty sure this is the demo version. ross had to later learn it
singlos1 2 months ago
wow its good to hear a early version of love child because clearly there are some lyric differences. Syretta did a good job and its almost erie how much she sounds like Miss Ross. I lover Syretta's voice and my love for Miss Ross needs to go unmentioned.
legedaryone 3 months ago
The arguements in this thread are so stupid! This was a demo vocal...not meant to be released...
THEmotownboy 3 months ago
who taught who the song?
MarkRahilly 4 months ago in playlist Liked
I always thought Syreeta and Diana Ross sounded too much alike. Syreeta did hold her own on some fantastic material. She should have been a bigger star.
odiousj 7 months ago
horrible, DIana sings rings around Syreeta
oceanbound222 7 months ago
@oceanbound222 , I agree. Diana's version sounds inviting, uplifting, full of conviction, passionate, alluring. Syreeta's version sounds half baked, rushed, phrasing is terrible.
SpazChat 4 months ago
Pittsburgh Loves you Syreeta!
Lonnie3d 8 months ago
Story that I heard was that Syreeta would sing demos for songs for Diana...and Diana would be annoyed because she wouldn't be able to hit some of the notes. Many felt Diana was "copying" Syreeta's voice's sound...practicing to sound just like the demo. As a Writer and Singer, Syreeta couldn't be beat...God Bless her sweet soul...
Timeswimmer 9 months ago
@Timeswimmer , I'm sorry but as good as Syreeta is, she was no Diana Ross. Diana Ross didn't have to copy anyone. Someone told you a load of crap. I do think Syreeta would have been a much better Post Diana Supremes replacement though.
SpazChat 7 months ago 2
@SpazChat I could tell you for sure about this one because,I was a hand on the motown reviews from 1967 to about 69 off and on,and here was the deal,Syreeta wasnt the chosen one ,she would never be because she wasnt Diana ,However she could sing much better than Diana but she just didnt have the star power that Diana had,she was a plain Jane and that dosent always sell records.Syreeta sounded like Diana but had alot more vocal range I saw it for my self .
darkebony 7 months ago
@SpazChat and Diane is no Syreeta
MotownMaster 5 months ago
Rita Wright (the name Syreeta would have used with the Supremes) and Jean Terrell in fact had similar voices. Mary was very wise in not consenting to bringing Syreeta into the group because she knew the Supremes would flourish only if restored to a true trio, not a singer with two woo-wooing background singers with mikes turned down. Jean came to Motown expressly to lead the Supremes and was not particularly enamored of a star turn. She was a hit from the start.
waynebrasler 9 months ago
I LOVE MOTOWN!
simon4186 11 months ago
she sound like miss ross mmm reynner16
atillathehunt2000 1 year ago
A lot of people had problems with the dearly departed Syreeta. Of course, being a fan of Diana Ross' voice I was immediately attracted to Syreeta's voice. In Martha Reeves autobiography she complains of Syreeta's work on "I Can't Dance To That Music Your Playing" because she sounded too much like "that voice of hers" Diana Ross! And hell yeah, she does! I bought this 45 (sue me, I'm old) because I was a fan of Martha & the VanDellas and because of that Diana Ross-ish sound.
sjamotown 1 year ago
wondrous!
royaljoneszone 1 year ago
Wow!
schuyler10 1 year ago
nice to hear this. gordy did want syreeta in the group but mw didnt . things happen for a reason and jean did a fine job but syreeta has a more pop sound than jean and i think that BG wanted to keep the Supremes pop sounding.....jean gave the group a more soulful sound
redlabs 1 year ago
this sounds like a bit like diana ross
sexymama1966 2 years ago
@sexymama1966
I started to write the same thing on another site but discarded because I didn't want to get "hate" mail/remarks!
jsbach15 2 years ago
Interestingly enough, Syreeta was once considered to take Diana Ross' place in the Supremes - but Mary Wilson strongly opposed it, because Wilson knew that Syreeta wanted a solo career, and she didnt want to bring anyone into the group who saw the Supremes as a stepping stone-
christheone8773 2 years ago 3
Cindy once stated that she and Mary didnt want Syreeta and that led to problems with gordy. It is a well known fact that there were other singers who recorded the demo versions of Supremes songs while ross was there to teach her how to sing them. Valerie Simpson was another
singlos 2 years ago
@christheone8773 , And who the fuck is Mary? I don't think it was her record company, was it? Stupid fat ass, half baked talent cunt who turned down $4million for a reunion tour. Yeah, real "smart" :\
SpazChat 4 months ago
@SpazChat and I REALLY love YOU, too!!
christheone8773 4 months ago
it sure sounds like you know who...
there voices are so similar its uncanny.
bigtownguy 2 years ago
Very cool to hear the essential "demo" of this song in comparison to the finished version. (all the things missing or added vocally). Thanks for posting.
poundcake67 2 years ago
Oh I havent heard this is years! Perhaps this is where gordy got the idea of replacing Jean with Syreeta.
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singlos 2 years ago
I meant 'missing' 3rd verse.
fannycraddock99 2 years ago
This is the demo that Berry used to present the song to Ross & co. It also contains the 'missing' 2nd verse. It's a shame that Syreeta did not get to officially record it. I actually prefer her version. 5*
fannycraddock99 2 years ago
this sounds like the same track that the supremes sang to.....berry often did that apparantly.
best1forward 2 years ago
Interesting, to say the least. Thanks for the gem.
paul51 2 years ago