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Artistically speaking, it could have been great. Motown needed a huge jolt. I think it would have been a winner if Diana's return to Motown was also Mary's return. Regroup with Cindy, release an...

I have been sleeping on "Touch By Touch", but it's been something of a jam for me in recent weeks. I agree, exploring that direction could have been really interesting.

And I love "Oasis", but...

She would have done a duets album with Martha Reeves before she reformed the Supremes at that point.

She would have starred in a remake of Mahogany, with the candle wax dripping scene replaced...

I didn't realize "Heartaches" had made it into the act in any form at that point. I'll have to check my collection and see if I have that medley.

While I think the "Mary" reference would have been way too weird during RTL, outside of that I wouldn't think Diana singing a Supremes song and referencing her singing partners who sung on the song...

The album version with the full slow vocal part is my favorite part of the record. But obviously the single version is what became the hit, and most of it is comprised of the danceable part. IMO, the...

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