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Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets

The Supremes - Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets Audio CD

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Band: The Supremes
Title: Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets
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Release Date: 2009-09-29
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Knock on My Door 2: For Your Love 3: Without the One You Love 4: Reach out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) 5: Stoned Soul Picnic 6: Baby (You've Got What It Takes) 7: River Deep, Mountain High 8: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing 9: Everyday People 10: It's Got to Be a Miracle (This Thing Called Love) 11: Taste of Money 12: Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music 13: You Gotta Have Love in Your Heart 14: I Wonder Where We're Going 15: Call Me 16: One More Bridge to Cross 17: If You Could See Me Now 18: I'll Try Not to Cry 19: I'm Glad About It 20: Let's Make Love Now 21: I Can't Believe You Love Me 22: Where Would I Be Without You Baby 23: What Do You Have to Do (To Stay on the Right Side of Love) 24: It's Impossible 25: Bigger You Love, The Harder You Fall 26: Hello Stranger 27: Love the One You're With 28: Good Lovin' Ain't Easy to Come By 29: Melodie 30: If 31: If I Could Build My Whole World Around You 32: Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 33: Do You Love Me Just a Little, Honey 34: Function at the Junction [*] 35: Hold on to Me [#][*] 36: When I'm with You [#][*] 37: Chain Reaction [#][*] 38: You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin' [#][*] 39: Bring Back Your Love [#][*] 40: I Had a Dream [#][*] 41: Poinciana [#][*] 42: It's Your Thing [#][*] 43: Joy to the World [#][*] 44: Gimme Some Lovin' [#][*] 45: You Gotta Have Love in Your Heart [2009 Mix][#][*] 46: River Deep, Mountain High [2009 Mix][#][*]

The Supremes and Four Tops: Duets on Fire

Its been years since I heard these tracks except the original Magnificient 7, since I have the cd, but the other two are glorious extensions of the first release. This collection of music by the Supremes and Four Tops, that is (jean Terrell) on lead instead of (Diana) is fantastic, this release is simply a breath of frsh air. If you were around in the 70's and remember the second release by these two groups "You Got To Have Love in Your Heart" well you have to listen to the extended version, they really let Jean Terrell let loose and boy did she turn it out, Levi who was equally impressive is left in the dust on this track. I am so glad they let the Supremes recombo with another male group so their talent could come forward as they did on several of the cuts such as "reach Out and touch" & "you got what it takes" where Mary & Cindy get lead lines, something that would not have been possible with Diana in the mix, and it was evident on their previous outings with Ross & the tempts (which by that time Ross was considered seperate from the girls).

Memories come back to life when I hear, "If You Could see me know" "I'm glad About it" "Letl Make Love" "Its Impossible", Melodie, The Bigger you Love (where Jean is apparently on the backup vocals with Mary & Cindy) and especially the remix of "river deep mt. High" which reminds us of why this collaboration was explosive with the symphonic type opening evidently leading into the uptempo trackp. The new unreleased bonus tracks takes some getting used to but a track called "Chain Reaction" is off the hook you could always rely on Jean to deliver a good vocal and it was even sweeter with Levi sharing it with her. I highly recommend this album inspite of the fact that they could have done a better job with the cover art, its whats inside that really count, and these grooves are on fire. Right on and Still Waters to the Supremes & Tops.

What the Supremes Could Have Been Without Diana Ross
It seemed so fresh, as if it was just released.
I absolutely loved this album. I can't stop listening to it. My favorites are "River Deep, Mountain High," "You've Gotta Have Love in Your Heart" (originals and re-mixed), "For Your Love," "Hello Stranger," and "If". For those new to Motown Music it is important to note that Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross in 1970. Although she didn't have the star power, Jean had the "voice power" that Diana oftened lacked. Because of the politics at Motown, Diana got the marketing and focus, and the Supremes were ignored. This album shows that Berry Gordy and Motown Music make a major mistake. Because of Jean, the post-Diana Supremes, still made hits and great music (even without Motown support). Levi Stubbs is fantastic on the album, but Jean really steals the show, exhibiting how comfortable she was in a variety of musical formats. I hope there are more Jean Terrell music in the Hippo vaults.

Supremes and Tops
I am so glad it has finally seen the light of day. I can't believe they released this! I thought this collection by the fabulous 70's Supremes and The Four Tops had been pushed aside and forgotten by the powers that be. Not really feeling the packaging, doesn't look very professional. Like a quick job at Kinko's. But it's really what is contained on the CD's that matters. Their voices blend and play so well off of each other. Jean and Levi were the perfect match!

"Knock On My Door," "I'm Glad About It," "I Can't Believe You Love Me," are my favorites but the entire collection is stellar! A previously un-released set has been added to the mix and they are great too.

Another must have from the fabulous Motown vaults. This set makes a great companion to the Supremes "This Is The Story" box set. .

THE MAGNIFICENT 7 INDEED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Collaboration of The Supremes (post Diana Ross) and The Four Tops was a match made in heaven. . . The beautiful rich soulful voice of Jean Terrell and the powerful soulful voice of the late great Levi Stubs was a blend of sweet summer wine. . . . . . . . . here we are 37yrs later and we have all 3 LP's from 1972 and the unrealised music from the vault that was to become the fourth album release in 1974. . . . . Its as if it were yesterday that we have this to enjoy thank you Hip-O-Select this would not be possible .

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