The Supremes' Lead Singers

The Supremes' Lead Singers

supremes I changed into watching the PBS show on Dionne Warwick supremes and supremes become struck by means of how an awful lot her sound and style jogged my memory of Jean Terrell's paintings as lead singer within the Supremes. It made me think of the lead singers contributions: Diana Ross-obviously, due to the fact maximum of the biggest hits had her on as lead vocalist, her sound as lead is the only that most human beings become aware of as the sound of the organization. She had a distinctive sound, become very pliable in multiple genres andher look turned into one in every of annoying to examine her. She certainly does no longer have the strongest voice inside the organization however the specialty of her sound outweighed that. Florence Ballard-her voice is one which has turn out to be legend to lovers. She sang loudly and had a sturdy voice. I am within the minority as I feel her phrasing does not promote her songs and her voice is not as special as Diana Ross, Jean Terrell,Susaye Greene or maybe Mary Wilson. Yet, her voice is still excellent and with the right soulful music, she should have accomplished properly. Mary Wilson-I am in the minority right here as I without a doubt like her voice-be it easy or raspy, she also has a extraordinary sound although it does no longer catch your ear as speedy as Diana Ross. Her phrasing turned into barely better than Florence's and improved as the years have long gone on. Her voice on ballads absolutely are pretty appropriate however the group was in no way regarded for that. The public still wanted the HDH sound of the 60's as they moved into the 70's and have been never allowed to develop beyond that. Diana Ross ,becoming solo was able to enlarge due to the fact she became no longer within the organization so was much less confined by those expectancies and became able to develop and sing ballads, jazz and u . s . a . tinged sounds with out that expectation of what was antique. Mary sings ballads fantastically and does properly on jazz. Her debut with disco did no longer display her voice off to its nice benefit, her followup songs have been lots better. Honestly, I do not assume Motown knew what to do with her voice. Jean Terrell- Jean had a extremely good voice that seemed like a pass among Dionne Warwick and Diana Ross. It acquitted itself well with songs that reminded of the businesses 60's material and changed into without problems increasing to different sounds-she was soulful, thoughtful in approach and extraordinary in her sound. As she changed into with the institution longer, some of the sound became extra shrill and nasal than it had on the begin, which may additionally have lessened her appeal to the overall public. Scherrie Payne-Scherrie seems to have in no way been given her due as lead. When Mary selected her, I assume her voice turned into less distinct than Diana or Jean but she noticed the power and gusto that she had so famous in Florence. Scherrie had a miles, a good deal better capacity at phraseology than Florence did and her voice was really to my ear plenty higher than Florence's. Her voice turned into no longer what became predicted inside the Supremes-it was extra of what could had been had Florence been lead. Since the overall public turned into so used to the exclusive higher leads of Diana and Jean, there was no contrast because it changed into so specific. Her voice simply match what turned into happening musically on the time and I just loved her voice for its energy and phraseology. She is commonly very underrated and underappreciated. Susaye Greene- Her splendidly high voice with a five octave variety really lifted the group with some excessive energy vocals. Her voice turned into one-of-a-kind but reminded you of Deniece Williams or Minnie Ripperton. She genuinely helped bring a new sure sound to the institution that might easily have stuck the ear of the general public however, like Jean, not everyone cared for her sound. Amazing, simply being attentive to the Dionne PBS special made me think of the leads inside the Supremes[[no disrespect to Cindy or Lynda, who certainly did no longer sing leads in the group) and the way I favored they all. Each become outstanding and need to be celebrated and not torn down-all of us have our own private favorites however that does not make one BETTER than all and sundry else. I admire their musical legacy and it is time to pay attention to them and have fun their track. On every other note, with the passing of Aretha Franklin we must be celebrating how Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene are all nevertheless accessible, still healthy and appearing beautifully in their 70's. How lucky we are, they're still with us giving us beautful musical reminiscences. I like your assessment but I continually concept Jean sounded extra or a move of Syreeta and Tammi with a touch of Dionne. Great evaluation! I've thought Jean sounded similar to Dionne almost from the start. She does sound like a go between Dionne and Diana, that is possibly why she was perfect as the new lead. I do respect the capabilities of all these ladies, for the same reasons you so properly said. If best Florence ought to still be with us and singing. There aren't any 3 unique singers than Diana Ross, Jean Terrell and Scherrie Payne.But 50 years later, comparisons are nonetheless made.Ross was encouraged through Etta James and Frankie Lymon, and you pay attention that specially inside the early recordings. Diana sings from her nostril.By a ways the most nasal of all Supremes singers.She advanced fantastically while comparing I Want A Guy to Love Child as an instance. I interviewed Jean Terrell in March 1978 at length when her A&M lp became issued.She informed me that Dionne Warwick have been influential to her making a song fashion.When Dionne and the Spinners came out with Then Came You, from my radio speakers at instances I could have sworn it became Jean Terrell.Many of the songs from the Touch lp display Dionne's effect on Jean.More than this, in 1974 an English lass named Polly Brown had a success record with Up In A Puff Of Smoke.Fans like me missing Jean have been certain that was Jean Terrell beneath an assumed call. Scherrie Payne sings from her intestine, with power and intensity.She became prompted by using Aretha and different gospel greats.Early on there have been times Scherrie seemed like Judy Garland while Garland was in her prime.Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene have been effortlessly the most dynamic singers of all Supremes. Nice assessment, Jim.I learned long in the past from my grandmother that “unique” virtually means “one-of-a-kind” — now not “better” or “worse.”All of these ladies have special [[“specific”) gifts.We were blessed to have them all in our lives. I loved the leads Mary Wilson did with the Supremes.Her duets with Jean Terrell had been virtually special. ^ I bear in mind Up In A Puff Of Smoke and thought, "Wow, she appears like Jean Terrell!" I'm glad you showed Dionne's have an effect on on Jean. I, too, overlooked Jean after she left the Supremes. I nevertheless snigger about Berry Gordy asking Diana approximately her making a song through her nostril and he or she replied that she could do this, too. I've cherished Diana's singing seeing that Where Did Our Love Go and as she evolved her making a song fashion[[s) from Stop! to Rogers & Hart to Funny Girl to Love Child to Lady Sings the Blues to The Boss to Missing You to Every Day Is A New Day. Scherrie & Susaye are very extraordinary singers. Wish we should have heard lots extra from them. Originally Posted by means of lucky2012 ^ I don't forget Up In A Puff Of Smoke and thought, "Wow, she sounds like Jean Terrell!" I'm happy you confirmed Dionne's have an impact on on Jean. I, too, ignored Jean after she left the Supremes. I still snigger approximately Berry Gordy asking Diana about her singing through her nostril and she or he replied that she should try this, too. I've cherished Diana's singing seeing that Where Did Our Love Go and as she developed her making a song fashion[[s) from Stop! to Rogers & Hart to Funny Girl to Love Child to Lady Sings the Blues to The Boss to Missing You to Every Day Is A New Day. Scherrie & Susaye are very wonderful singers. Wish we could have heard a lot more from them. They have been all top notch singers. My favourite vocals via the singers are diana. Love is here now your gone, happening for the third time mary.Floy joya coronary heart like mine flo.Hey child.Aint that food information jeanup the ladder to the roof,collectively we will make candy tune sherrie.Its all been stated before,permit my coronary heart do the walking susaye. High strength,over come into my existence. Originally Posted by means of BayouMotownMan There aren't any 3 distinct singers than Diana Ross, Jean Terrell and Scherrie Payne.But 50 years later, comparisons are still made.Ross become inspired through Etta James and Frankie Lymon, and you listen that in particular inside the early recordings. Diana sings from her nose.By some distance the most nasal of all Supremes singers.She advanced distinctly while evaluating I Want A Guy to Love Child as an instance. I interviewed Jean Terrell in March 1978 at length when her A&M lp turned into issued.She informed me that Dionne Warwick have been influential to her making a song style.When Dionne and the Spinners got here out with Then Came You, from my radio speakers at times I ought to have sworn it became Jean Terrell.Many of the songs from the Touch lp show Dionne's impact on Jean.More than this, in 1974 an English lass named Polly Brown had a hit record with Up In A Puff Of Smoke.Fans like me lacking Jean have been certain that was Jean Terrell underneath an assumed name. Scherrie Payne sings from her intestine, with energy and depth.She become prompted with the aid of Aretha and other gospel greats.Early on there were instances Scherrie seemed like Judy Garland while Garland turned into in her prime.Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene have been easily the maximum dynamic singers of all Supremes. Polly Brown become certainly a very similar vocalist to Jean Terrell. She had a few hits in the UK as lead singer with Picketty Witch, and as one half of the duo Sweet Dreams. I don't forget their Top of the pops appearance in the mid 70's which could be very arguable now. Polly's face became darkened to make her appear black. What turned into that all about? Hard to suppose that this came about most effective forty+ years in the past. Strange but actual. In my opinion a comparing among Jean and Dionne isn´t practical. Because Jean turned into a lead singer of a set for a brief length and Dionne is a mythical singer, and her voice is one-of-a-kind. I assume there may be more a comparing of the voice among Whitney and her, escpecially the albums from the 80s I hadn't noticed Polly Browns vocal similarity to Jean'suntil now, however I hadalready heard the similarities among Dionne's and Jean's. Gerry Shury is the fellow in the back of PUFF and soonMaxine Nightingale's RIGHT BACK WHERE WE ...He turned into one in all Britains biggest disco proponents...TinaCharles , Bidddu ,etc. . Coincidentally[[?), two of his songs were selected by way of Dionne and Jean for inclusion on their albums. Originally Posted via Boogiedown I hadn't noticed Polly Browns vocal similarity to Jean'suntil now, however I hadalready heard the similarities between Dionne's and Jean's. Gerry Shury is the fellow behind PUFF and soonMaxine Nightingale's RIGHT BACK WHERE WE ...He become considered one of Britains largest disco proponents...TinaCharles , Bidddu ,and many others. . Coincidentally[[?),of his songs have been chosen by way of Dionne and Jean for inclusion on their albums. I observed a similarity to Mary Wilson's voice.Jackie Moore, Dorothy Moore and Candi Stanton. Originally Posted via BayouMotownMan There are not any three distinct singers than Diana Ross, Jean Terrell and Scherrie Payne.But 50 years later, comparisons are still made.Ross was inspired by Etta James and Frankie Lymon, and you listen that especially in the early recordings. Diana sings from her nose.By a long way the most nasal of all Supremes singers.She advanced noticeably when evaluating I Want A Guy to Love Child for example. I interviewed Jean Terrell in March 1978 at length when her A&M lp changed into issued.She instructed me that Dionne Warwick were influential to her singing style.When Dionne and the Spinners came out with Then Came You, from my radio speakers at instances I could have sworn it turned into Jean Terrell.Many of the songs from the Touch lp display Dionne's impact on Jean.More than this, in 1974 an English lass named Polly Brown had a hit record with Up In A Puff Of Smoke.Fans like me lacking Jean were certain that become Jean Terrell below an assumed call. Scherrie Payne sings from her intestine, with electricity and depth.She changed into prompted by Aretha and different gospel greats.Early on there had been times Scherrie gave the impression of Judy Garland while Garland turned into in her prime.Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene had been without problems the most dynamic singers of all Supremes. best assessment and frankly i assume each singer become ideal for each era of the group's history.Diana is an exceptional pop singer and those 60s Sup hits are pop perfection Jean's brought soulfulness helped evolve the businesses sound because the "Black Is Beautiful" movement happened.Plus her voice is angelic while produced right and best for songs approximately love, peace and god Scherrie is a powerhouse.and with the extremely heavy productions for disco tracks, you need a mega voice to reduce thru all that backing and seize your ear. Flo, Diana and Jean are my three favorite lead voices of the Supremes. To listing my fav Diana and Jean leads might be too numerous, but my preferred Flo lead might be her verse on "It Makes No Difference Now". She truly ought to have had the complete tune. My fav Mary lead might be "A Heart Like Mine". I love that song a lot, and Mary sounds first rate. Scherrie's whole lead version of "You're What's Missing In My Life" might be my fav from her. I by no means cared for Susaye's Supremes leads, but she killed New Birth's "Until It's Time For You to Go". ^ thrilling Ran.fav lead in step with woman... Flo - Ain't That precise news.honestly.best and confirmed her potential.a number of the opposite lead tracks are frankly a piece susceptible.perhaps they were not definitely carried out recording them or some thing.however there is frequently intonation and phraseology problems together with her songs Diana - damn.that is difficult.I gonna probable say Can't Hurry Love considering that it's my fav tune.But Love Child is every other.her transport in Reflections is wonderful.on and on and on lol Jean - fav song might be a tie with Ladder and Stone.however love her vocal paintings on Together We Can Make Sweet [[that excessive be aware she hits inside the intro), Then I met you is elegant, her soulful vocal gymnastics at the prolonged ended for Gotta Have Love, on and on here too Scherrie - live model of Good Old Wagon at the bootleg of the women live in Manchester in seventy five. Mary - in all supremes likelihood Don't Let My Teardrops Bother.her ended ad libs on I Keep It Hid are magnificent.and as her lead on We Should Be Closer Together.Also i suppose her recently discovered lead on Christmas supremes Song is considered one of her excellent from the 60s Cindy - herlead lines in Bridge Troubled water are extremely good.so smooth and warm.lush Susaye - excessive strength Lynda - so little cloth to surely decide and recall alas.Her lead on You're Nobody is good enough.however i assume my fav is probably her short lead in Oh Happy Day at some point of their run at the Apollo.she goes to CHURCH!!adore it Posting Permissions You won't publish new threads You may not publish replies You might not post attachments You might not edit your posts   Forum Rules