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Cream of the Crop

The Supremes · 1969

32 min · 11 tracks · R&B · soul · disco

A vibrant blend of pop and soul showcasing the lush harmonies and emotional depth of The Supremes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • uplifting sing-along moments
  • vibrant harmonies for bright days
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek intense emotional complexity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'Cream of the Crop' was The Supremes’ final studio album before their transition to a more diversified sound. At this point, the group was riding high on their legacy as one of Motown's most successful acts, following the release of hits like 'Love Child' two years earlier. This album reflects both a culmination of their early style and hints at the changes in popular music ahead.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Someday We’ll Be Together 3:34
  • 2 Can’t You See It’s Me 2:36
  • 3 You Gave Me Love 2:42
  • 4 Hey Jude 3:08
  • 5 Young Folks 3:14
  • 6 Shadows of Society 3:13
  • 7 Loving You Is Better Than Ever 2:48
  • 8 When It’s to the Top (Still I Won’t Stop Giving You Love) 3:00
  • 9 Till Johnny Comes 3:00
  • 10 Blowin’ in the Wind 3:10
  • 11 Beginning of the End 2:28

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