What if 1970/71 New Ways/Touch

[RanRan79]

Thing being, would the Tempts have had the time or inclination for a duets album in 72. It certainly would have been perfect for the Supremes.
Not convinced the funk stylings of Hutch or Whitfield would have been right for Jeans voice but who knows?. New style/direction and all that. The Webb album was everything they should not have been doing at that point in time. Perhaps a hook up with Whitfield or Hutch might have provided the group with their very own “Lady Marmalade.

To me, the number one reason to go with Jean Terrell as Diana's replacement is that they had one thing in common: both of their voices were pliable. They had this wonderful ability to adapt their style of singing to the style of song, and do it without losing their identity. So to my ears, Jean's voice would have perfectly fit a funky song Norman crafted for her as easily as it would a Jimmy Webb production. Plus, keep in mind, Norman was more than a writer/producer of funky, psychedelic soul, even though he's largely remembered for it.

But Norman and the other options I mentioned in the other post are limited options because of Motown's tendency to work with in-house producers. I really believe the Jean Supremes best option was bringing in an outside producer not named Jimmy Webb.

Regarding Willie Hutch, now that I think about it, someone suggested him for the Scherrie Supremes, which I thought was a great idea. I think Scherrie in particular would've sounded great on his productions.

[Ollie9]

To me, the number one reason to go with Jean Terrell as Diana's replacement is that they had one thing in common: both of their voices were pliable. They had this wonderful ability to adapt their style of singing to the style of song, and do it without losing their identity. So to my ears, Jean's voice would have perfectly fit a funky song Norman crafted for her as easily as it would a Jimmy Webb production. Plus, keep in mind, Norman was more than a writer/producer of funky, psychedelic soul, even though he's largely remembered for it.

But Norman and the other options I mentioned in the other post are limited options because of Motown's tendency to work with in-house producers. I really believe the Jean Supremes best option was bringing in an outside producer not named Jimmy Webb.

Regarding Willie Hutch, now that I think about it, someone suggested him for the Scherrie Supremes, which I thought was a great idea. I think Scherrie in particular would've sounded great on his productions.

An Ashford & Simpson produced album might have been less radical. I agree about Hutch working with MS&S. His funky productions would have work well on a voice like Scherrie’s.
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[sup_fan]

i think if they'd postponed the duets until summer 71, that would have allowed SL, the single and a follow up single to all have the focus. then move to 1 album of duets, maybe with this lineup:

knock on my door
River Deep
For your love
one more bridge to cross
if you could see me now
I'm glad about it

melodie
function at the junction
what do you have to do
reach out and touch
stoned soul picnic
you got what it takes

River and I'm Glad about it are the singles. maybe Melodie

than after the duets, you move onto the Touch project.