Originally Posted by
RanRan79
Sometimes the conversations around here get annoying because it seems like people offer their opinions about any given song and base it on whether or not the song should've been a hit. Now obviously we all have our opinions about missed hits, but I can only speak for myself when I say that when it comes to what I like, I couldn't care less whether the song had hit potential or not, if we're talking about likes and dislikes. No, to my ears "Come On Boy" doesn't have a sound that could compete with what was hitting big in 1963. It doesn't even have a sound that could compete with what was hitting big at Motown in 1963. But that doesn't make it any less of a gorgeous song. Diana had found a good key for her voice, losing much of that nasal girlish sound and replacing it with a more mature and sexy sound, which of course she would go on to continue to develop and mesmerize the world with her gift. Sometimes Flo could overpower Mary in the harmony and every now and then Flo might be a little pitchy too, but "Come On Boy" shines a spotlight on just how beautiful their blend together really is. I also love the sound of the band. The track was recorded at the Graystone Ballroom and it has a ballroom sound to it, IMO. Definitely one of my all time favorite Supremes songs.
I believe "Mr. Blues" was recorded at the Graystone also, and it's another one of my favs. Spotlights the three girls' ability to harmonize together. They should have done more of this during the Flo years all the way through.
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