Originally Posted by
sup_fan
just like the group didn't really properly promote the connection with Smokey, they didn't really do a good job of that with Webb or Wonder either. Part of it could be that the group was declining in the general public's view. so the ability to heavily promote the tie in with a famed producer might have been challenging.
Still, with each album, they should have revamped the show to properly promote it and promote the association with a big named producer. They could have incorporated songs or a medley of that producers other songs, updated their talking script for the show to include talking a bit about the exciting work they did, etc.
For Smokey they could have pulled the medley of Smokey songs from the special back in 70 - Don't mess with bill, track of my tears, special occasion and others. Then done full versions of FJ and AS. YWSSL was an excellent show opener too. later in the show they could have maybe done another track from the lp or a medley. Maybe Mary could have done I Keep It Hid combined with another song
For Jimmy, some of the problems IMO with the released album are 1) the added bg vocals 2) the keys are too high for Jean, he didn't probably listen to her and prepare appropriate material and 3) the song lineup is lacking many big, famous Jimmy Webb songs. And at this time, yes Lynda should have been featured. I agree Cheap Loving would work great for her, although i love jean's lead on it too
With Stevie, we'd have to just assume there was a full, accompanying album with BW. but a medley of his hits would be great too
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