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jobeterob
Very true Smark; it's a lot bigger a deal that the Andantes were Supremes rather than Marvelettes, Vandellas, Velvelettes or 4 Tops. But then, the Supremes were a much bigger act than those groups and their cultural impact was greater. And they also spawned an icon that starred in the movies and was a big success on her own.
I don't see that it makes a lot of difference that the Andantes may have been the Supremes on a lot of the singles; I think Flo's voice was the most enjoyed voice with Diana's for the fans, as popular as Marvin's or Lionel's or Eddie's.
ThisOldHeart is very right - there's some careful wording going on in the booklet. And a very clear understanding that this was going to put some noses out of joint. I got an email the other day from a former SD'er saying maybe now it would be acceptable to post on here saying you couldn't hear Mary or Flo on Stop in the Name of Love or Reflections or You Can't Hurry Love and you wouldn't be accused of treason or diminishing Mary and Flo. But that should never happen anyway.
Brad, why do you say the Supremes aren't on Reflections? I've never seen that said with the authority of someone from Universal behind it.
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