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For serious fans/collectors only

08/12/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Just to make it clear to those who do not know, this set does not contain the original mixes of some of the Supremes' biggest hits. While the inclusion of alternate mixes is great for those of us (myself included) who already have these songs elsewhere, this set might disappoint a more casual fan hoping to get all of the hit singles in one place. I would direct such a person to the excellent 2-disc "Anthology" (the reissued version released in the mid-90's).



A rarity I would have liked to have seen/heard included here is the disco remix/medley of some of the Supremes biggest 60's hits. To my knowledge, that has yet to appear on cd.



Edit from October 2005:



For those who may be unaware of it and reading this review, the disco medley has finally been issued on cd. It is one of the tracks on the second disc of extended mixes available on the "deluxe edition" of Diana Ross' "Diana" album."

Supremes Post- Ross

dm veldman | Utrecht Netherlands | 06/22/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Especially like the cd WITHOUT La Ross. Voices seem to blend together more naturally. Give me 'He's my man', 'I guess I'll miss the man' & 'I'am gonna let my heart do the walking' anytime. The last cd alone makes puchasing this box totally worth it. Am hoping & wishing all Supremes albums (Post- Ross)will be released on cd. It's about time!"

The Greatest girl group of all time! No doubt about it.

Jim N | USA | 01/11/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have become more of fan these days then I ever was in the past. The music of The Supremes is still great today. It conjures up the feel and fantasy of what was best about the 60s and early 70s. This boxed set allows old, new and potential fans to experience a decade of music performed by a great group of extremely energetic, talented women.

Only The Supremes rivaled the Beatles popularity worldwide in the 60s. Nobody else even came close. They scored 12 Billboard number one hits overall, had 5 number one hits in row as well as elevated other songs into the top 10 and 20. For those that remember or may not know, they were also one of, if not the most listened too musical groups during the Vietnam Conflict as well.

Their best years were with Diana. If you listen well, with an open mind you will agree, her voice was the perfect front for the group and the sound. That lineup resonated with the people the most and they had the most hits.

Diana Ross and The Supremes reinvented their look and style regularly, evolved with the times, started trends and spawned the "vogue" concept used again so successfully by Madonna in later years. Besides all that, the songs are just downright great, catchy and fun!!!

I have played the discs at home and even my younger, teenage children began humming the tunes and singing the songs to themselves around the house. You really can't help it; the songs just get under you skin and can make you happy. The goodtime feel is still there and is infectious.

It's funny when you stop to think about it and listen. Everywhere you go you hear the full original, shortcuts, samples, commercial jingles etc. of Supremes songs. They are still all around us after almost 30 years. In the music business that is incredible staying power. How many groups are that great?

The box set captures an important part of Rock, Soul and Pop history that too often goes without credit and is overlooked these days. But most importantly, their music still brings you to another place and makes you feel good. And after all isn't that what music should do, elevate you, make you feel better, take you away, if only for a moment?"