I didn't acquire Marvin's "Purple Snowflakes" until the Motown Christmas Vol 2 release back in 01 or 02 and inside the liner notes- if I'm not mistaken [[and sometimes I am)- it makes mention that the Supremes are backing Marvin up on this great Christmas cut. To my ears, the background vocals on the choruses are unmistakably the Andantes. Could the Supremes be mixed in with them? Anything is possible. But the backing during the verses seems questionable. Sounds like it could be the Supremes. It also sounds like two sets of backing vocalists when I listen with earbuds. Does anyone else hear what I'm hearing? Hoping George, Keith, etc., might be able to offer some insider information on this issue. Perhaps it's a typo? Whatever and whomever are on "Purple Snowflakes", it's one of my go to Christmas cuts. I love it.
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