Susaye Led IGLMHDTW

[blackguy69]

If you notice with the exception of Where do I go from here, all of the singles were a Scherrie A side and a Mary B side. And of course the share leads. In a way it was showing the it was co leads even if they preferred Scherrie

Oh I definitely agree about the sound and style associated with the group. I've said before that, IMO, Scherrie's voice was off brand. While the Supremes were now a real multi lead group, clearly Motown set it up where Scherrie was the unofficial lead singer, as she was given the lead on all but one single and co lead on another. One could make the case that by this point "branding" didn't matter because this was hardly your mama's Supremes anymore. But I do think the group may have had an easier go if the lady who replaced Jean had a voice that had things in common with Jean and Diana. Susaye just doesn't do it for me, especially on this song.

I almost wish Mary had managed to get to Deniece Williams before her solo career blew up.

[RanRan79]

If you notice with the exception of Where do I go from here, all of the singles were a Scherrie A side and a Mary B side. And of course the share leads. In a way it was showing the it was co leads even if they preferred Scherrie

Yes, hence my comment about them being a multi lead group. But truth be told, even switching back and forth between Scherrie and Mary, Mary's voice was off brand too, as she sounds even less like anything remotely close to Diana and Jean. Lol However, to Mary's credit, I do think her voice had a sophistication that was on brand, which is why "Don't Let My Teardrops Bother You" is also one of the few songs cut during that time that I believe could have been a major hit.