Mary Wilson The Way We Were [[My Tribute to The Supremes)

[RanRan79]

I'd love to know what vocal limitations you are speaking of. She sings the song in a very modulated way, and even flies into her head voice without any trouble. So what is "badly exposed"? Her singing of this song is excellent, and far from foolish. Many people sang this song after it became a hit. Mary's version is a full throated, very well sung version of this song.

I agree. She sounds great. Of course everyone has their likes and dislikes, for whatever reason, but for my tastes Mary does this song very well. Personally I've never understood the Streisand hype. She is certainly a great singer, but she does absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather hear Mary Wilson on any day. She doesn't try to do too much here and her reading of it is very sentimental, if that makes any sense. I ripped the audio from this performance years ago and it was in constant rotation on my ipod for a very long time.

[Bluebrock]

I agree. She sounds great. Of course everyone has their likes and dislikes, for whatever reason, but for my tastes Mary does this song very well. Personally I've never understood the Streisand hype. She is certainly a great singer, but she does absolutely nothing for me. I'd rather hear Mary Wilson on any day. She doesn't try to do too much here and her reading of it is very sentimental, if that makes any sense. I ripped the audio from this performance years ago and it was in constant rotation on my ipod for a very long time.

Have you seen Streisand live? It is the ultimate concert experience. She is out there in a class of her own. I have seen all the greats live [[well most of them) and no-one comes close. You will disagree and i respect your right to do so, but listening to an average singer like Mary Wilson attempting to sing this most iconic of songs makes my ears bleed. Gladys did a fine fine version, and added her own unique qualities to the song, but even she pales in comparison.
Babs will ALWAYS own this song, but i am glad you have somehow derived some pleasure out of this particular take on it. I shall leave it at that.

[Roberta75]

Have you seen Streisand live? It is the ultimate concert experience. She is out there in a class of her own. I have seen all the greats live [[well most of them) and no-one comes close. You will disagree and i respect your right to do so, but listening to an average singer like Mary Wilson attempting to sing this most iconic of songs makes my ears bleed. Gladys did a fine fine version, and added her own unique qualities to the song, but even she pales in comparison.
Babs will ALWAYS own this song, but i am glad you have somehow derived some pleasure out of this particular take on it. I shall leave it at that.

Barbra Streisands version of Somewhere is the best version Ive EVER heard. Brings me to tears.

Fondly,

Roberta

[Bluebrock]

Barbra Streisands version of Somewhere is the best version Ive EVER heard. Brings me to tears.

Fondly,

Roberta

Totally agree Ms Roberta.
I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.
The concert was also spectacular. It was an unforgettable few days in which i also got to meet Celine Dion and Lionel Richie. My only disappointment was not meeting Stevie Wonder who was strictly off limits.
Ms Streisands voice is the greatest voice i have ever heard. No-one comes close.
God Bless you Roberta xx

[PeaceNHarmony]

Totally agree Ms Roberta.
I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.
The concert was also spectacular. It was an unforgettable few days in which i also got to meet Celine Dion and Lionel Richie. My only disappointment was not meeting Stevie Wonder who was strictly off limits.
Ms Streisands voice is the greatest voice i have ever heard. No-one comes close.
God Bless you Roberta xx

I am PLOTZING with jealousy! Streisand is a once-in-a-lifetime talent and I've been lucky to attend 4 of her shows here in the NYC hometown area. Her voice is superb in it's own self and beyond that, like Aretha she knows how to use her voice to superb advantage. Did you get full body goosebumps upon first hearing her voice live?

[Bluebrock]

I am PLOTZING with jealousy! Streisand is a once-in-a-lifetime talent and I've been lucky to attend 4 of her shows here in the NYC hometown area. Her voice is superb in it's own self and beyond that, like Aretha she knows how to use her voice to superb advantage. Did you get full body goosebumps upon first hearing her voice live?

I had actually seen her live twice previously, and yes i did get the full body goosebumps each and every time, but this was the first and probably last time that i was actually hands on and personally involved. I am not allowed to say much about it , but the experience will stay with me for the rest of my life.

[Roberta75]

Totally agree Ms Roberta.
I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.
The concert was also spectacular. It was an unforgettable few days in which i also got to meet Celine Dion and Lionel Richie. My only disappointment was not meeting Stevie Wonder who was strictly off limits.
Ms Streisands voice is the greatest voice i have ever heard. No-one comes close.
God Bless you Roberta xx

Im real proud of you my dear Bluebrock. What a privilege to look after a legend like Ms Streisand. Shes an amazing vocalist a great humanatarian and a lifelong Democrat and activist so shes ticked all boxes for me. God bless you my friend and remember the cream always rises to the top and you are the cream my dear. Ross and Streisand!!!! You couldnt work for two greater legends.

TYours, with every good wish always.

Roberta

[Bluebrock]

Im real proud of you my dear Bluebrock. What a privilege to look after a legend like Ms Streisand. Shes an amazing vocalist a great humanatarian and a lifelong Democrat and activist so shes ticked all boxes for me. God bless you my friend and remember the cream always rises to the top and you are the cream my dear. Ross and Streisand!!!! You couldnt work for two greater legends.

TYours, with every good wish always.

Roberta

Thank you for your kind words Ms Roberta.
Ms Streisand was an amazing lady. She is involved in so many worthy activities, and unlike many artists i have met she seemed genuinely happy and contented. That is quite rare. It was probably the professional highlight of my career. Best wishes to you.

[Ollie9]

[QUOTE=Bluebrock;530698]
I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.

I recently saw Barbara at Hyde Park and she was terrific. "The Man That Got Away" really got to me. I met her very briefly in 82 when a close friend of my ex was the costume designer on Yentl.
As far as motown songs are concerned, Babs sings a rousing version of motown classic "Shake Me Wake Me" and a nice version of "You And I". So wish Diana had recorded that song...

[PeaceNHarmony]

[QUOTE=Ollie9;531020]

I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.

I recently saw Barbara at Hyde Park and she was terrific. "The Man That Got Away" really got to me. I met her very briefly in 82 when a close friend of my ex was the costume designer on Yentl.
As far as motown songs are concerned, Babs sings a rousing version of motown classic "Shake Me Wake Me" and a nice version of "You And I". So wish Diana had recorded that song...

Yes, I love Barbra's WMSM from the 'Lazy Afternoon' lp [[a favorite) as well as YAI Great interpretations.

[Bluebrock]

[QUOTE=PeaceNHarmony;531035]

Yes, I love Barbra's WMSM from the 'Lazy Afternoon' lp [[a favorite) as well as YAI Great interpretations.

I don't thnk she has covered as many Motown tunes as perhaps she should have done. Her first love is for Broadway Tunes, but i love her more on the more pop orientated material. A matter of personal taste i guess.

[Bluebrock]

[QUOTE=Ollie9;531020]

I was totally honoured to be asked to look after Ms Streisand on her recent visit to the UK. I had never met her previously, and i do not mind admitting that i was nervous as hell at the prospect of meeting her, but she was everything i could have wished for and more. It was one of the highlights of my life.

I recently saw Barbara at Hyde Park and she was terrific. "The Man That Got Away" really got to me. I met her very briefly in 82 when a close friend of my ex was the costume designer on Yentl.
As far as motown songs are concerned, Babs sings a rousing version of motown classic "Shake Me Wake Me" and a nice version of "You And I". So wish Diana had recorded that song...

That was the same show that i was involved with Ollie. Glad you enjoyed it Ms Streisand was on vintage form both on and off the stage.

[RanRan79]

Have you seen Streisand live? It is the ultimate concert experience. She is out there in a class of her own. I have seen all the greats live [[well most of them) and no-one comes close. You will disagree and i respect your right to do so, but listening to an average singer like Mary Wilson attempting to sing this most iconic of songs makes my ears bleed. Gladys did a fine fine version, and added her own unique qualities to the song, but even she pales in comparison.
Babs will ALWAYS own this song, but i am glad you have somehow derived some pleasure out of this particular take on it. I shall leave it at that.

No I have not seen Streisand live and I don't care to. She's not my cup of tea. Mary Wilson is not one of my favorite Supreme voices, but her voice moves me in a way that Barbra doesn't. No right or wrongs here. People like what they like and don't what they don't.