You just made #2001 a very happy camper!
I predict this will be SOLD OUT, and very shortly we'll have them popping up on eBay for a premium price.
I hope I don't hear any cryin' over "I Hear a Symphony" when it's $129.99!
LOLzzzzz.
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When I first heard the Supremes version of "A Lover's Concerto" I missed the instrumental break in the middle of the song that was in The Toys version. I told Andy about this. Can you imagine how surprised we were when we found out the Supremes version DID have an instrumental break but they just didn't release that version? I'm so glad to finally have it on this new collection after all these years.
George - I think you, HW and Andy have the best jobs in the entire world.
We don't always get to do things exactly the way we would like to but it's really nice to present things to people who really appreciate these gems. I understand everything may not be for the "casual" fans but, boy... those of us who want to have it all!:D
Thx for concern. LOLOLOLzzz[[?) Wish I could afford it but feel better knowing I got the other one. Thx for your concern!
Still no confirmation from anyone that this has shipped?
Waiting is always the hard part when it comes to these things, isn't it? [[LOL) I rarely get confirmations and when I do the CD has already arrived. I will be surprised [[unpleasantly) if it isn't delivered today however...
I wrote to Hipo today because my VISA card was charged last week, now the charge has been removed and every time I look at my order on their website it says "IN PROCESS" although the website also states SITE SHIP DATE: 9/21/2012[/U][/B]. Normally I order from Amazon, when I can, but since there were only 2,000 copies didn't want to miss out.
Keeping my fingers crossed for delivery.
I wrote yesterday as well. I did get a response that they were "contacting the warehouse." Has anybody received their copy? The release date was supposed to be the 21st.
Nope, and I paid for rush shipping.
Add not being able to get through to Hip-O's 800 number to their lack of communication. No one I know personally has received IHAS yet, and no one has posted that they have. Usually I'm okay with Hip-O, but this is their Achilles Heel they just don’t communicate very well with their customers. And in this particular case that really stands out. First they promote IHAS on twitter etc., print a firm release date [[also dropping a bomb that less than half the usual number of copies will be available). Then they can’t meet their own release date and refuse to communicate to their customers why they can’t, or when we can expect them to come through. This is really starting to stink.:[[
Guess we're all in the same boat so that's somewhat "comforting" if you will. You would think Hipo would put an announcement on their website at the very least.
Well, Amazon posted today sound clips from the album. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/I-Hear-Symphon...ear+a+Symphony
There is only one answer to this entire Hip-O Select fiasco: Shantel Baker strikes again.
Only if she and Pearlie took part time jobs in Hip-O Selects shipping department and they reenacted the classic conveyor belt fiasco scene from I Love Lucy.....:D
lol. Shantel is selling the stolen copies of "I Hear A Symphony" out of the back of her truck in a Wal-Mart parking lot, as we speak.
Just listened to the samples on Amazon, and have to say that He's All I Got and Lovers Concerto sound great in stereo. Expected to see Strangers In The Night on there somewhere, and some unreleased studio tracks would have been nice [[I guess there's nothing left). However, the Roostertail show sounds brilliant, and dare I say, better than the Copa. Can't wait to get this...
Wayne
i remember last cd{copa}, i didnt get a email stating that the cd was sent out but a week later i got the cd,just before the Midnite johnny show. i am hoping to have my cd by this monday,maybe.we;; i am hoping.looking 4ward to this cd.
thank you George,Andy ,Harry and everyone who is envolved with these projects. you keep the legacy alive with great love ,respect and class.
Well, I got a reply to my email from Hip-O Select asking about when my copy would ship. Just received this a couple of hours ago: "The products release date changed, therefore, there has been a delay with your order. Please note, your order will be shipping out within the next 24 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience." Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Oh my god! The Roostertail show is off the chain! You can HEAR Mary and Flo and on the People soundclip its truly a Flo Ballard lead! I love the Copa but this is even better. Andy and George you have outdone yourselves. Miss Ross is in fine form as well.
The "Sound Bites" on Amazon are really beautiful! The BEST news is that my Hipo Order status new says "Shipped!" YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received my email shipping confirmation from Hip-o fifteen minutes ago. Shipped today.
I got an e-mail saying it was shipped yesterday and it arrived today! I love the new extended 2012 mix of "My World Is Empty Without You"!
Got my copy in the mail today! Can't wait to check it out later...thanks again, George & Andy!
Got mine today too!! Thanks Harry, Andy & George!! It's beautiful!!! Well worth the wait!
Haven't made it to the 2nd disc yet [[love the Supremes, but not a huge fan of recorded live performances in general). But...that 2012 mix of I Hear a Symphony, to me, is worth the purchase price alone! Ahh, those heavenly strings at the beginning.....
I put on Disc 2 first. The alternate versions of Lovers Concerto and, in particular, Unchained Melody blew me away immediately.
Nice to hear full versions of the hits on this LIVE show. However, I think, for the time being, I've had my share of LIVE recordings that have little variation from what I already have on CD.
I love the 2012 version of My World Is Empty Without You.
Not an album that I have played very much through the years except for one or two favorites, which are now on my iPod, but it was nice to hear Disc 1. Prior to 1967 I always bought the mono albums. After so many years of hearing the stereo albums on CD it is nice to have the mono albums on CD, as well.
And a round of applause to the graphic designers - it wasn't until I was on the last page of the booklet when I realized I had read everything with just my regular bifocals.
The Eagle has landed. Thank you Hip-O. Things definitely smell better.:-)
Got it today, can't stop listening to it. Love Flo adlibbing during the Roostertail concerts.
These CD packages from Andy and George keep getting better and better
got my cd today, after a long day at work, it was just what i needed.
My copy showed up today! Yay! Now to sit and listen.
Mail delivery at 5 PM delivered today Saturday 9/29.
Stereo version of album sounds much better than those old reprocessed tracks.
Wonder why they did it that way?
Thanks Harry Andy and George for the fix! What a nice gift.....
I've never been a huge fan of the IHAS album but this "new" stereo version has really changed that around - it's a true revelation to this tried 'n true Supremes fan...I'm just over the moon that we can be in 2012 and still be getting fresh takes and material from the best girl group of all time! Keep bringing it on, fellas!
i like the stereo version of IHAS the best. it sounds nice and clear. love love love the 2012 version of My World Is Empty Without You.
btw,i suppose Supremes a go go is next.
but back to IHAS,great job Andy,George ,Harry and all envolved
Thank you, thank you. Love the "LIVE" show and Flo is definitely highlighted in this show. Thanks for giving me something that I've always wanted - a live show featuring the hits with Diana, Mary and Flo - not very keen on Queen of the House or Let There Be Love. Love hearing Diana on background vocals on People. Back In My Arms Again is not a full live version of the song. Also love the 2012 mix of My World Is Empty Without You.
Again, I would like to thank George, Harry, Andrew, Kevin Reeves and all the others that brought us this magnificent piece of history. Big Shout Outs to Florence Ballard, Diana Ross and Mary Wilson. Kudos to Gil and the orchestra!!! The best set so far.
By the way, this live recording is my second favorite Supremes show [[yeah I'm there in the audience - at home) following closely behind the Return to Love show, which I saw in Atlanta.