The Supremes go European

[luke]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwrel&v=eFu37kU89a4 Ive never seen this pic before--both Flo and Mary front and center. Why was this more typical for European releases? To pacify them? Were their foreign language versions hits?

[Roger Polhill]

There were two Italian and four German language singles issued and I can`t find any records of chart action for any of them.The illustrations seem to be rarer ones too.

[theboyfromxtown]

Just to clarify, there was just 1 Italian language and 2 German language 45's. Each 45 had 2 tracks

[Roger Polhill]

Whoops another senior moment!

[antceleb12]

"Thank You, Darling"/"Jonny Und Joe" = Recorded & released 1965
"Moonlight and Kisses"/"Baby, Baby, Wo Ist Unsere Liebe" = Recorded & released 1965

"L’Amore Verrà"/"Se Il Filo Spezzerai" [[also called "Chi Mi Aiuterà") = Recorded December 1966, released spring 1967

All tracks feature Diana, Florence, Mary.

I don't believe these singles charted, or if they did, there is no evidence of it.
There are also several different mixes of the songs included on numerous releases, including, "Motown Around the World" [[disc release from 1990, I believe), "Nero Italiano" [[1988), and the expanded, re-release of "Motown Around the World: The Classic Singles" [[2010), which feature original mixes of these releases.

[luke]

Did there English versions chart? -- they apparently were big in Sweeden, France...

[antceleb12]

Did there English versions chart? -- they apparently were big in Sweeden, France...

From what I read in the Supremes' Box Set, these singles - even the English - were not-charting, unless they charted on minor, regional charts particular to the country in which the singles were released in. I wish "Thank You, Darling" and "Moonlight & Kisses" had been released in the States, since they're great track.s

[marv2]

"Johnny und Joe" was actually "Come See About Me".

[antceleb12]

"Johnny und Joe" was actually "Come See About Me".

Correct. "Baby, Baby, Wo Ist..." is "Where Did Our Love Go."
"L'Amore Verra" = "You Can't Hurry Love."
"Se Il Filo Spezzerai" = "You Keep Me Hangin' On."

[luke]

Thx ant-odd. I assume they had hit in Canada, Australia...?

[theboyfromxtown]

"Thank You, Darling"/"Jonny Und Joe" = Recorded & released 1965
"Moonlight and Kisses"/"Baby, Baby, Wo Ist Unsere Liebe" = Recorded & released 1965

"L’Amore Verrà"/"Se Il Filo Spezzerai" [[also called "Chi Mi Aiuterà") = Recorded December 1966, released spring 1967

All tracks feature Diana, Florence, Mary.

I don't believe these singles charted, or if they did, there is no evidence of it.
There are also several different mixes of the songs included on numerous releases, including, "Motown Around the World" [[disc release from 1990, I believe), "Nero Italiano" [[1988), and the expanded, re-release of "Motown Around the World: The Classic Singles" [[2010), which feature original mixes of these releases.


The Italian tracks were also issued on a stereo album. 5186

[theboyfromxtown]

Side 1
The Happening
L'Amore Vera
Forever Came Today
Reflections
I Hear a Symphony
Where Did Our Love Go

Side 2
In And Out Of Love
My World Is Empty Without You
Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
What The World Needs Now Is Love
Baby Love
Se Il Filo Spezzerai

[antceleb12]

Side 1
The Happening
L'Amore Vera
Forever Came Today
Reflections
I Hear a Symphony
Where Did Our Love Go

Side 2
In And Out Of Love
My World Is Empty Without You
Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
What The World Needs Now Is Love
Baby Love
Se Il Filo Spezzerai

Thanks! What's the album title for that?

[marv2]

Thx ant-odd. I assume they had hit in Canada, Australia...?

They had many hits in Canada thanks to CKLW and CHUM among other popular radio stations.

[theboyfromxtown]

518751885189

There isn't a title....unless you can see something from these scans. My scanner is only the English A4 I'm afraid

[stopinthenameoflove]

518751885189

There isn't a title....unless you can see something from these scans. My scanner is only the English A4 I'm afraid

Your vinyl needs a good clean xtown!

[theboyfromxtown]

Well honey, bring yourself round and get polishing....!!!

lolol