Originally Posted by
daviddh
just a point, the Supremes had been off the charts for almost 2 years and were now back with a new lead singer.they had a new sound.
the younger fans didn't really know them that well. they knew the 60s supremes more or less, they needed to reach out to the younger record buying kids to get airplay. the older fans were still around but now split with the group and Diana solo.
what people also fail to realize is that Diana struggled in the 70s as well. it wasn't until Lady Sings that she began to really gain ground but then even she was off the charts again for almost 2 years, until Theme from Mahogany.
I do recall that Scherrie was under contract with another label and had to wait 1 year to record with the Supremes and a contract with the Supremes had expired and they had to wait until the new contracts were signed to record a new album. I think Motown was hoping Mary would give up.
also Berry offered to manage the group twice, once with Jean in the group and then again with Scherrie , Mary Wilson turned him down both times, but yet complained Motown didn't do enough for them. strange to me ,..and this seems to be a pattern that would repeat it self later.
I think Its All Been Said should have been the first single in 1974.totally agree
Color My World Blue is the highlight of the album.
Hes My Man should have had more Scherrie on lead but we all know how it turned out.
now I am not attacking Mary, I like her on the ballads, but not the disco leads as much but as an original I was glad to see her do more ,but not at the groups expense. I think her leads on Floy Joy were right and gave a nice edge to the songs as there were times , just to much Jean.....
bottom line ,I think some forget how Diana had songs and albums that failed or didn't do as well.
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