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Gold

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I love the Gold series. They are low priced and feature loads of tracks, interspersing big hits with B-sides.

This Supremes compilation is no exception. It features all the number one hits, plus some B-sides, and features a number of tracks from the post-Diana Supremes, which is always a treat because the 70s Supremes had some great songs.

The liner notes are fantastic, and feature some rare photos.

I highly recommend this compilation if you're looking for a fairly priced collection of Supremes hits.

There aren't many girl groups past or present that can even begin to live up to the legacy of The Supremes. Through a period of 16 years (1961-1977) and many different line-ups, they managed a long string of massive hits all over the world, including 12 US number one singles, all of which are featured on this CD. "Gold" gives fans and new listeners a chance to hear the very best of the worlds best girl group.
The first CD features all the hits from 1963-1967, featuring the classic line-up of Diana Ross on lead, backed by Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard. The massive hits such as "Baby Love", "Where Did Our Love Go?", "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Stop! In The Name Of Love" all sound brilliant here - digitally remastered and in great quality. However, there are also some hidden gems worth checking out, particularly "Ask Any Girl" (the B-side to "Baby Love") and "Everything Is Good About You", which could have easily been a single in it's own right.
Moving on to the second disc and it begins with some of the later Diana Ross-era tracks (after Florence Ballard had been replaced by Cindy Birdsong in the line-up). The songs here are more soulful than the earlier pop hits, such as "Reflections" and "Forever Came Today". Some songs such as "Love Child" and "I'm Livin' In Shame" are social commentaries of the time.
Finally, the second disc gives the listener the chance to hear some of the post-Diana hits.
In 1970, Diana left and was replaced on lead by Jean Terrell. Some of the songs from this period are some of the Supremes' all time best. Jean's soulful voice really livens up excellent songs, such as "Stoned Love", "Nathan Jones", "Floy Joy" and "Up The Ladder To The Roof" (all UK top 10 hits), as well as a brilliant cover of "Love Train".
The line-up changed again in 1973, when Jean left and was replaced on lead by Scherrie Payne (sister of Freda Payne who had a hit with "Band Of Gold" in 1970). Scherrie's powerful voice stands out on disco tracks, such as "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking" and "You're my Driving Wheel", which are amongst The Supremes last ever chart hits.
The Supremes "Gold" is essential for all music fans to have in their collection. It shows the brilliance of a group who have never been (and probably never will be) bettered. On top of the great music, the artwork is excellent as well, featuring pictures of all the different group line-ups, and the sound quality on this CD is excellent. I cannot recommend it enough - buy it today!

Disc One is actually "Diana Ross & The Supremes Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2" from 1967 and Disc Two is 1970's "Greatest Hits, Volume 3" plus the Ross-less Supremes collection "At Their Best", the latter alone being previously unavailable on CD. It's nice to have all the hits with and without Diana Ross in one great-sounding package, but true afficianados will prefer "Antholgy", which better showcases the Supremes' range by including non-hits, several fine album tracks, and more.

LIKE OTHER COMILATIONS OF THE SUPREMES THIS CONTAINS ALL THE GREATEST HITS, BUT NOW IT REALLY SOUNDS BETTER, CLEARER 6 LOUDER, IF YOU WERE WAITING FOR A WORTH REMASTERER OF THE SUPREMES NOW IS IS HERE.

Whether you're a newcomer, or a longtime fan of The Supremes, this compilation is a must have. Disc one features Diana Ross and the Supremes' Greatest Hits volumes 1&2. Disc two features DRATS' Greatest Hits volume 3 and for the first time on cd ever, At Their Best, a sampling of The Supremes' hits from the 70's. The booklet features all of the albums' origianl cover art along with full page photos of Diana, Mary & Flo; Diana, Mary & Cindy; Jean, Mary & Cindy; and Mary, Scherrie & Susaye. I highly reccomend this compilation for anybody who loves The Supremes.

It's got all the U.S hits (and I learned from reading others reviews, all their U.K. hits). Just what I was looking for. Excellent sound quality.

This is as complete an anthology as you can get. All the hits and not one is missing on this retrospective. In chonological order as well. Excellent sixties dance music.

This is the most complete Supremes compilation I've seen. It has all
their big hits, and more. It is mostly in chronological order also,
separating the years with and without Diana Ross. I am glad to see
"When The Lovelight Starts Shining In His Eyes" included. I love that
song, and haven't been able to find it on any of their other greatest
hits cd's. The Supremes Gold is the best.

I have circled this release for a little while now and the clincher for purchasing it is that what looks like a compilation is in fact an omnibus edition of the entire Greatest Hits LPs released while The Supremes were in action (whether with Lady Supreme Diana Ross, or the equally Sparkling Supremes line up post Miss. Ross).

Here you have;
1967 The Supremes Greatest Hits (referred to as Vols. 1&2)
1970 Greatest Hits Volume 3
1978 At Their Best

I have collected most of the Supremes back catalogue (often by hook or by crook) and although the Anthology (which is strong purchase in conjunction with Gold) is a fabulous collection that covers the diversity of the groups work over the two decades , this CD release is a clean & decisive track list of the great hits & near misses (and even these are usually Top 20 hits) of the groups career.

Because as noted the release of the rarer back catalogue is only now beginning to see the light of day through the expanded editions of many Motown gems through Hip-O (with More Hits by The Supremes being given the Royal treatment just before the Holidays), I think this is an important release as it fills a void (especially with the inclusion of the post Diana 'Supremes at Their Best' previously unreleased) where so little of The Supremes back catalogue is available and affordable to own (even the Hip-O releases becoming collector items for the limited release that they are given).

As much as there are the major hits included here there are still a couple of rarer gems that were obviously more recognisable hits at the time, and among my favourites (Run,Run,Run, Ask Any Girl, Whisper You Love Me Boy & There's No Stopping Us Now) some of which I haven't heard since owning the original Double LP.

All in all this is a really worthwhile release very much worth owning beyond just a simple introduction, this is a little more comprehensive than that...'Cause Love is Like an Itchin in My Heart'...

The Supremes were a phenomonem. There were many other "girl singing groups" but none had the longevity or chart impact of the Supremes. This compilation is a solid reflection of the quality Motown sound they produced. Their music is still fresh and relevant today, which is reflected by the use of their song "Your love is like an itching in my heart" being used by Steely Dan in their live shows. Well crafted songs sung by very talented singers.