I never considered I'm In Love Again as an A-side single release, as it was the B-side of Stop! In the Name of Love. It's an interesting idea, though.
I've always loved the song and Diana's performance. It would have been quite a contrast to the previous five singles and I can imagine a scenario where deejays and fans would love it for that and make it a hit. How great if it had been a #1, followed by I Hear A Symphony. The Supremes would then have had 7 consecutive #1s. Realistically, I don't think it would have been exciting enough to make it to #1, especially considering the competition in the Top Ten listed in a previous post on this thread. I feel the same way about Nothing But Heartaches, Mother Dear, Whisper You Love Me and Who Could Ever Doubt My Love. I love all of them and think any of them could have been Top Ten pop hits, but not #1. I do think a polished version of the extended Nothing But Heartaches [[with that great instrumental break intact) would have had the best chance of reaching the top spot.
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