Supremes amp Supremes - 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection Vol 2 (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Enough already

05/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You can't quarrel with the music on this C.D. but every time a new company inherits the Motown catalog we get the same albums with new titles (this is at least the sixth time this music has been reissued). Meanwhile, in the vaults, lie dozens and dozens and dozens of magical Supremes recordings with Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, Jean Terrell, Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene on lead; solo turns by all these artists, including Florence's complete unreleased ABC album and its outtakes; dozens and dozens of incredible Martha and the Vandellas cuts, including an entire unreleased album, an unreleased Copa album that's incredible, and plenty of solo Martha; divine Marvelettes material and so on--ALL of it equal to anything that's been released over and over and over and over. I for one would like to hear and own it before I die. So MANY years have been wasted as this music languishes, unheard. Martha produced by Stevie, Diana produced by Smokey, Jean produced by Stevie, Wanda Rogers produced by Smokey. The Lost and Found albums were a beginning. Surely there's money to be made here beyond, yet again, oooooooo oooooooo ooooooooooo...."

2nd Millenium Installation even more Supreme than first

Scott Brown | Fort Worth, TX | 05/24/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even though volume 1 of the 20th Century Masters contained some of the Supremes most memorable and recognizable hits, now those who have purchased it may be willing to buy the 2nd volume. Not only do they hear a continuation of hits with Diane Ross as the lead vocalist, but also of the young Miss Jean Terrell, who by far was a better lead vocalist for the Supremes (not many people knew that the Supremes continued after Diane left in 1970, due to the lack of promotion from the Motown family). The new Supremes debut single "Up The Ladder To The Roof" floored Diane's current solo single at the time "Reach Out And Touch", and continued with other songs included on the collection, such as "Nathan Jones" and "Stoned Love". Unfortunately, with each year, the Supremes gained less promotion (for one, the ED SULLIVAN SHOW closed the curtain, and he, for one, was a promoter of the Supremes). The 20th century masters should add a final and 3rd addition to the 70's Supremes string of hits that are treasured by Supremes fans to this day, including tracks with Scherrie Payne on lead vocals (who initially replaced Terrell in 1973), most notably "Where Do I Go From Here", "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking (#40, billboard) and "Let Yourself Go". Even Susaye Greene (a Cindy Birdsong replacement) sang an excellent lead vocal on "High Energy", as well as several wonderful leads by original Supreme Mary Wilson. As a whole, the 2nd volume is worth buying, plus it will let a new generation hear a portion of the magic that continued after Miss Ross bolted for the door to pursue her solo career. My question is, "Will Motown stop remastering and re-issuing all of these worthless albums on CD that everyone ALREADY owns, such as "diana" and "The Boss" by Diane Ross, and possibly finally issue a few remasters of 70's Supremes albums that never had a chance to make it on CD, such as "Mary, Scherrie and Susaye", "High Energy", "The Supremes (1976)", and the other stuff that we WANT to hear and DO NOT ALREADY OWN THE SAME SONG OVER AND OVER ON EVERY CD that HAS been issued? No more "Greatest Hits"...get to the good stuff! Buy volume two, listen to the final 4 tracks and see what I mean!"

Good for a New Supreme Fan

mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 07/04/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"this a good start if you are just collecting the Supremes Hits collections 1&2.this second one is cool because they are showcasing the post Diana Ross Era.'Up The Ladder to the Roof" is one of there Best Songs ever they did.though Diana Ross left Her Stamp all over them you can Appreciate the last 4 songs as well."

MOTOWNS LEADING LADIES

ianphillips@uk.dreamcast.com | BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND | 04/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Volume 2 features another repeated run of classics by Diana Ross and The Supremes and all are a joy to hear. Surprisingly this gives a welcome airing to the post Diana Ross era too. These compilations are becoming a little laborious now as there have been so many now but thankfully Motown has just released many of Diana Ross and the Supremes origanal albums on a 2 on 1 collection such as the fabulous Love Child (1968) and The Supremes A Go Go (1966) yet many of the post Diana Ross albums still lie hidden away in the Motown archives with albums like Touch (1970) and the magnificent Floy Joy (1972) really derserving a re release.This compilation begins with the infectious (on saying that all of these tracks are infectious) Nothing but Heartaches which contains the classic early Supremes sound and the distinct stylein which Holland Dozier Holland was made famous for the group during 1964 to 1967. although this is still an excellent track it is perharps a little too much of a sound alike to their previous hit, Back In My Arms Again. Never the less its placing on this compilation is essential. Far better though is the emotional My World Is Empty Without You in which Diana does a stunning performance and it showed The Supremes style maturing with their recordings becoming more and more challenging. One of the greatest recordings of their career is the swinging, up beat and soulful, Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart. This is an absolute soul classic and despite how sophisicated they came across they were three sassy, streetwise girls. After all, they were all brought up in downtown Detroit. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone is pure magic with Dianas uplifting performance and its glorious orchestra. The Happening saw Diana and the girls steering into the growing pyschedelic scene of the 60's whilst In And Out Of Love was a return to a traditional Diana Ross and The supremes sound. Both of these songs are wonderful, totally magnificent recordings. The last of the Diana Ross songs is the follow up to Love Child with I'm Livin' In Shame. Diana lets her emotions pour out on this soulful, gritty number. Diana sang all these songs with such passion and her performances on all of these songs are magic and she continues to be a renowned vocalist and artist despite what some critics say. It is true that Florence Ballard formed the group and Mary Wilson kept the legacy alive but it really was Diana Ross who made the Supremes what they were with her dedication, drive and ambition and that ishow she has rightfully earnt the position of being the biggest female artist in history and desite the constant critism she receives from many critics nobody will ever be able to take that away from her and hey she earnt it so many people should really begin to take that into consideration despite the vicious rumours that still circulate about her regarding her personality. Itreally is nothing unusual in the world of showbiz!!!!!The compilation then has a skimming of some of the post Diana Ross years where Jean Terrell took over lead vocals who certainly was a very talented lead singer but with all the personal ch anges in the group it was little wander they broke up. Up The Ladder To The Roof is a great number but best of these is the excellent Stoned Love which was their best recording togethr after Diana Ross left. Nathan Jones and Floy Joy are two sassy, fun numbers but its surprisng that Automatically Sunshine was left out which was on their great recordings. After Jean Terrell left they lost direction and it maybe true that they were'nt given a fair chance but nothing could replace the legendary Diana Ross era. Albums like The Supremes (1975) and High Energy (1976) were just too lacklustre to become major sellers although their final studio album Mary, Scherrie and Susaye (1977) is worthy of a re release. On the whole an excellent compilation but lets Motown does the legacy Of Diana Ross And The Supremes justice and re release some of their origanal studio albums. Oddly enough many of Diana Ross' solo albums like Diana Ross (1970), Surrender (1971), the critically acclaimed and magnificent Diana Ross (1976) and Baby It's Me (1977) were all major sellers at the time anyway so why they are just hidden away in the Motown archives is a mystery!!!"

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	Supremes & Supremes 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection Vol. 2 Genres: Pop, R&B, Rock Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 Nothing But Heartaches My World Is Empty Without You Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart Love Is Here And Now You're Gone The Happening In And Out Of Love I'm Livin' In Shame Up The Ladder To The Roof Stoned Love Nathan Jones Floy Joy
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