Originally Posted by
topdiva1
I was told that the much maligned and misunderstood Jimmy Webb Supremes album - was mired in conflict at Motown. Mr. Gordy did not like it at all, but had to release it due to cost and contract. Jimmy Webb wanted to really produce Diana Ross, but those recording sessions are rumored not to have gone well. Mr Webb felt that he had been demoted to producing The Supremes. It was thought that Jean Terrell was increasing difficult in these recording sessions, and Mary Wilson was upset with Jeans attitude and demeanor. Never the less, Mr Webb was able to pull out a very different sound for The Supremes, but it was a sound and direction that was not well received by The Supremes. Motown, Berry Gordy and more importantly the fans. It was a concept album, whose concept remains UNCLEAR. It was artist, producer, and record label at odds, at best. Still. I say a unique album from The Supremes during the Jean Terrell years.
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