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Thanks folks.

So as far as the Supremes go, "Back In My Arms Again" was retired after Diana left?

Sup is probably right. Without checking for accuracy and going off of memory, I'm almost positive that Aretha beat all those 1970 numbers for Dionne.

As for Diana, if true that she was the only...

Anyone know if "Back In My Arms Again" and "Reflections" have been in Diana's shows since she left the group? Also was "Back" ever in the act during the 70s Supremes shows?

Lots of people keep diaries at various times in their lives. Why would Mary be any different?

As a Supreme, it would be 62-67. As a solo, it's hard for me to pin it down because of the pros and cons. For me, I love the period when Diana was just a pure singer, when her voice was the...

IMO almost everything went off brand once Jean left. Sup is right, those Scherrie singles have an aggressive sound and they lack the sophistication element that was a hallmark of the name SUPREMES. I...

I think Deniece checked all the boxes. I have a couple of Linda's songs in my collection. "High Wire" is one, though I rarely listen to it. Her version of "I Feel a Song" is pretty good, but the only...

Yes, hence my comment about them being a multi lead group. But truth be told, even switching back and forth between Scherrie and Mary, Mary's voice was off brand too, as she sounds even less like...

I hardly ever really listen to the MRM medley. I'll have to listen out for the part you spotlight.

"Mr. Blues" is one of my favorite Supremes songs period. Absolutely breathtaking harmonies.

"Lazy Bones" definitely a fav of mine.

Oh yes, "Bring It On Home" is a great example, as is "Happy Face". There are some really beautiful moments from the There's A Place For Us sessions as well, like this one:

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Oh I definitely agree about the sound and style associated with the group. I've said before that, IMO, Scherrie's voice was off brand. While the Supremes were now a real multi lead group, clearly...

Diana actually says "and OH, she don't know". I'm betting this was the set up for quite some time for the show and since Flo was suspended last minute, it may not have made good logistical sense to...

Yeah, with all those hits, it makes sense that some have to be dropped. What doesn't make sense is why they weren't swapped in and out. I imagine it had to suck to be a Supreme fan after 1965 who...

I don't think I've heard Cindy or Susaye sing it. I think Mary sang it in Japan in 75.

I agree about "My World". I have no problem with the song being in the act, but it was wasted in that supper...

One of the interesting things to me about the MJL performance on Dick Cavett is that "Where Did Our Love Go" is back, even if only in medley form. Was Lynda's run when it returned, or did it come...

Proving that its a prerequisite to be great at harmony in order to be a Supreme.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIjBWiWL1FU

Love this live one from the Roostertail.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk6WnzyE-t8

I love this one, the ladies backing Kim up in 1963.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-svOmF3W2TM

I am a huge fan of vocal groups because I love harmony and the Supremes- Florence, Diana and Mary- are among the best to ever do it, IMO. As much as I love the sound of Flo and Mary together, I do...

She did one commercial for Afro Sheen and another for Birdsong Beer. She was also in the initial limited run musical "Lord, Mama's Tired", although based on my research she wasn't asked to reprise...

True, but its hard not to see this as a stupid decision. Reese makes an excellent point about Cindy's mental state possibly being compromised at the time, so that would certainly explain Cindy's...

I love Diana's version, but listening to this makes me wonder if her version would have been better served as a duet. During her solo career at Motown she didn't do enough duets for me. Yes, we do...

I'm not bothered by that edit. What sucks to me is that the full version intro was discarded, which IMO is one of the best intros of any Supremes song.

I agree with Brad. Now I don't believe that commercial popular music is a thing. Songs become hits for all kinds of reasons and all the hit songs throughout the charting era have their own things...