I played "You Cant Hurry Love" early on in my dj gig last nite [[remastered version from "Love & Life" compilation)..it went off the kids loved it..a winner
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I played "You Cant Hurry Love" early on in my dj gig last nite [[remastered version from "Love & Life" compilation)..it went off the kids loved it..a winner
you think we would be entitles to a preview or release date, something
I agree with rod per Come and Get These Memories. It could have been more but how Boots or Sloopy could be preferred over it is beyond me!
I wish HDH could have mixed the other tracks as well or produced them.i think had that been the case.this LP could have been killer.
Friday dec 1 1916, no Go Go yet
I actually liked the Supremes' version of this song, but I took it for what it was: a nice cover version. Martha's was the definitive version. But then I heard what H-D-H did with Kim Weston covering "Memories" and I was floored... and disgusted- disgusted that nobody at Motown saw the hit potential of such a hot cover. The music track alone is killer! I thought, if they didn't release Kim's version, why waste such a great track- they should have used that for the Supremes. That version would really have given Mary something to Rock to.
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Just 3 more weeks and it will be 2017. It looks like A Go Go will miss the anniversary year for release.
But there are 4 or 5 new Supremes tracks on the CD Keith Hughes is putting together - so we'll have that.
These things seems to be a tougher and tougher sell at Universal. They've missed the holiday season and with that go a few more sales.
It would be nice if the powers that be gave us some info
Money [[Universal Doesn't Want Mine)
a Go Go is delayed [[thanks, Universal) but it is still on
Go look up that thread on it - about 10 down.
Talking 4 unreleased tracks and there is some info on it.
Seems they've drummed up some sales.
Here it is for convenience's sake:
http://soulfuldetroit.com/showthread...eased-1966-yet
Think I am given up on universal. Unless I see a surprise Friday morning. Which I seriously doubt by this point.
Will it be issued on cd?? So much mystery!
Many of us have lost total faith in the Unuversal releases and rumors. This release has be hinted at by posters for over two years. The Facebook page for "DRATS Expanded Edtions" and other postings are really just useless hearsay and innuendo. No "information" would be better. Sadly, we will all wind up buying it anyway so Motown Unuversal will still get our money.
George, we sincerely appreciate all of your and Andy's efforts on our behalf. We know you're just employees of a much larger company and such decisions are not yours. I'm sure all this consternation will immediately evaporate once we have your wonderful product in our ears. Thank you very much for all you do for the fans. Happy holidays to you and Andy.
You know I so wish we knew the bona fide reasons behind the delays and even non releases of Supremes/Motown artists...Motown is more out there than ever what with the musical and tv ads using Motown songs even having a Motown week on x factor getting Motown across to the younger audience yet theres delay after delay and digital only releases...for god sake the Supremes were the biggest selling American group of the 60's..not just that but black group...not just that but girl group of all time and yet we cant even get the ground breaking "A Go Go" album released on time for a 50th anniversary celebration..theres plenty of lesser even unknown 60,s stars getting releases every week...deluxe editions ,expanded editions and boxed sets [[yes on cd format) and your telling me these warrant a release over an album that has its place in music/black history...I really really do not understand what goes on at universal but if they have no interest in Motown/Supremes why the hell don't they let a company that does do something about it...I would love to know the real reason why all these other artists get the deluxe,expanded and boxed sets [[in other words preferential treatment) above Motown/Supremes...I have yet to read a thread that explains a reason that I can be content with rather than having to put up with stupid excuses like "Motown/Supremes don't have a big enough fan base anymore"...what so Dusty Springfield and The Moody blues etc do????...I don't suppose we will ever know but I have my suspicions...I know what I would like to say to universal [[they don't warrant a capitol letter) but I will keep quite...for now.
I know George's comment is well intended but the time length between releases is beyond ridiculous. The Supremes entire catalog should have been done in 2 sets, Meet The Supremes through Greatest Hits then Reflections through Farewell and been done with it. Like the Marvin Gaye CD sets which by the way...how many versions do we need of What's Going On. A 4-LP vinyl set? Really? Everybody under the sun has a CD on amazon yet the most important female trio of all time has taken YEARS to complete individually. Something is up with that and they're not going to say what it is and when they do it's always something to come to your own conclusions. Notice the question if in CD format is never answered? I gave up long ago on UMG and these non-existent releases. I think we're all old enough to handle the truth behind this. It's not going to happen.
Last two posts do make some sense.
Saying it is "sales" doesn't make sense either. You've had the person that sings on the songs touring for 6 years or so to sell outs.
Perhaps there is more to it; maybe it's all those people on these songs that say "ooh" or "ah" or twang an instrument or their estates. That makes little sense either - because only about two of them did it for more than a fee.
I've said it before and I'm going to say it again. UMe doesn't want to anything special for the Motown catalog [[in particular the 'Hitsville Years'). They're too busy with forthcoming reissues by Cream, The Who & Paul McCartney to do a 'deluxe/expanded' edition for any of The Supremes albums. The feeling they seem to have is, "if it didn't already come out on Hip-O Select, it's too late now". Nevertheless; thanks to George & Andy [[and others) for their work [[even though it may never see the light of day).
It makes little sense.
In the Motown catalog they are A-list, but when you throw it into the larger operations of the Universal world, they drop from A-list to C-list priority. It's a damn shame. For being the most successful American vocal group of all-time and the most successful female group, they don't get proper attention. And this includes all of the music industry.
It is odd. Movie and books about them, record setting; where are the BET, Grammy tributes etc?? which could also be a nice chance for Diana and Mary to come together ala Motown Musical.
they're women and they're black !!....
and it has nothing to do with feuds, nasty books, name calling, hair pulling etc.. The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys, etc and on and on all had
feuds, nasty books, name calling, hair pulling of their own, to this very day, and it didn't take the steam out of their wagons!
That's exactly what I was talking about...glad you said it Jim.
We are all disappointed but what this comes down to is sales, or the lack of it to warrant releasing these products.
We have to remember that these artists that we worship are in their twilight years. Much as I hate to admit it, we are right behind them....in some cases right up there with them. Therefore the audience for their music is shrinking. Obviously if the numbers were there the products would come out.
Add to this is the pirating which is making the head honchos extra gun shy on issuing products they feel will turn a profit.
Unfortunately it takes the death of an artist in re-invigorate interest in their product. Or a movie that attracts a younger set of record buyers who don't have to pinch pennies the way us older people have to do. Many of us are on fixed incomes, or reduced incomes and must shell out more money than ever on insurances rather than indulge our Motown thirst.
Today sweet Cindy Birdsong is 77 yrs old. I am thinking of her a lot.
I think Universal is also too big a company for marketing a group like the Supremes.
As people point out, there are many lesser known artists being released - just not by giants like Universal that are totally profit driven.
They are the wrong fit for the Motown Catalog now.
Keith Hughes seems to be able to put together a release with 4 never before released Supremes numbers.
As far as awards for the Supremes, that too is over. Diana Ross got all the awards. The other Supremes are of interest to fans and dearly loved by some fans - but they are not well known enough to attract attention any more.
I notice Mike Love in his recent book more or less apologized for some of his bad behaviour due to substance abuse I guess - but I don't think the Beach Boy get much attention or awards any more either.
Good point Jobete but usually this stuff is issued overseas where veteran artists sell better
Bayou..Paul Mcartney,Cream,The Stones and The Who are also in their twilight years and they get the expanded deluxe editions this is my point entirely...Motown is right up there at the moment with the musical etc...my 19yr old son and his girlfriend have booked up to go and see the musical and when I went the audience was full of young folks...my daughter also told me that my oldest grandson was learning about Motown in his music lesson at school ....so to say the audience is dwindling does not make sense...theres more people [[of all ages ) than ever learning about and listening to Motown...Motown is part of history..music history and black history and it will never dwindle..there will always be Elvis,The Beatles and Motown..its got nothing to do with if the numbers were there because like I said lesser artists with a smaller audience get better treatment.