I always felt Flo would've THROWN DOWN on Love Is Like An Itching in My Heart, Let Me Go the Right Way and Going Down for the Third Time.
BUT those songs were perfect for Miss Ross too.
Yup. Even in a lower key, Diana sounds great on it. I know it's hard for people to comprehend anything other than the version they've been hearing forever, but I have to wonder if "Itchin" would've done even better if released in the lower key. Diana sounds so sexy on it. But that was a key that Florence could've settled in. Had Gordy decided to throw a curve ball, I don't think he nor the fans would've been disappointed in Flo having the lead on that single.
Lol Yup. At least they are the reasons I'm a fan. No disrespect to Mary, Barbara, Cindy, Lynda, Scherrie or Susaye, but I'm a fan of the Supremes because of Flo, Diana and Jean. I do, however, respect the other Supreme voices very much, as I particularly enjoy Mary, Lynda and Scherrie's lead singing, and definitely acknowledge that Mary's voice is an integral part of every lineup. She's an underrated vocalist IMO.
^ You're telling the truth there lol
Marv I totally agree. The original Sups are the best. Three distinct sounds. Their blend/harmony can’t be beat! I find the Andantes background to be somewhat generic. I esp like Sups Roostertail performance. Of course there are other great female groups, but they had that unique harmony.
I like the rock edge of Itchin and the extended version is wht I Listen too when painting -helps to get me thru the task. You can really feel that song! Flo would have been great too. I doubt anyone other than the Funk Bros. could give that recording the same vibe.
IMO Mary made He’s My Man with her very sexy vocal. Scherries’s tendency to oversing can get almost histrionic. Mary kept it real and sultry.
I would love to hear Flo on Itching - and Levi as well. The problem with Levi is he wouldn’t have nailed the verse, but could have torn up the chorus......Diana’s lead is superb - just in the wrong key.
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