Available today, the always-on-point Hip-O Select imprint have released a two disc compilation of Diana Ross and The Supremes rarities entitled Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969. Comprised of alternate mixes, scratch vocal tracks, and a number of (then) contemporary covers (Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, et. al) the set showcases a different side of the Motown divas, and brother were they good.
Below: The Supremes knock out Stevie Wonder’s “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” - great stuff, but don’t miss the collected radio spots artifact casually tacked on the end of disc II.
Download:
MP3: Diana Ross & The Supremes :: Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (Stevie Wonder)
MP3: Scott Regan Radio Promos w/ The Supremes
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Purchase: Diana Ross & The Supremes - Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities
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If you like Motown Lost & Found, definitely check out the Complete Motown Singles sets. I’d start with vols 4-6: 1964, 1965, and 1966 (6 CDs each). They’re expensive but the packaging is amazing and there are so many great little tracks on there.
1 | Adrian March 26th, 2008 at 8:56 pmi have all of those, and you are right, they are essential.
2 | Satisfied '75 March 26th, 2008 at 10:08 pmThose promos might be put together out of order, but it seems like she can’t remember whether her name’s “Diane” or “Diana.”
3 | Joel March 28th, 2008 at 6:05 pm