What does Farewell sound like?

A celebratory blend of soulful harmonies and theatrical flair, capturing the essence of the Supremes' iconic stage presence. Rooted in R&B and soul. Start with "Medley: Stop in the Name of Love / Come See About Me / My World Is Empty Without You / Baby Love".

Is Farewell a good place to start with The Supremes?

Yes, Farewell is recommended as a starting point for new The Supremes listeners. A celebratory blend of soulful harmonies and theatrical flair, capturing the essence of the Supremes' iconic stage presence. Released on April 13, 1970, 'Farewell' marked the end of an era for The Supremes as Diana Ross prepared to embark on her solo career. This album came shortly after their last major hit, 'Love Child,' and was a farewell to the original trio's lineup, featuring Ross, Mary Wilson, and Cindy Birdsong. It showcased their enduring appeal while signaling a significant shift in the music landscape as members pursued individual paths.

Farewell works well if you're into nostalgic celebration of love, dynamic journey with peaks and engaging monologues interspersed.

How many songs are on Farewell?

Farewell has 23 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Farewell

The Supremes · 1970

77 min · 23 tracks · pop music

A celebratory blend of soulful harmonies and theatrical flair, capturing the essence of the Supremes' iconic stage presence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Medley: Stop in the Name of Love / Come See About Me / My World Is Empty Without You / Baby Love Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) — This epic medley draws listeners into a powerful narrative about hope and unity, resonating with the era's counterculture movement. Its ambitious structure showcases the group's vocal harmony and theatricality.
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Love Child — This track highlights the Supremes' ability to tackle serious themes with sophistication, addressing social issues while maintaining their signature sound. It remains one of their most recognizable hits.
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Someday We’ll Be Together — As the final track of the album, this song serves as a poignant farewell message that encapsulates the group's journey together, emphasizing themes of love and reunion.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album combines medleys and theatrical elements, but its cohesion suffers from the diverse structure.

What we noticed

Monologues and dialogues between Diana Ross and Mary Wilson create a theatrical element, breaking up the musical tracks.
The pacing shifts significantly with the inclusion of slower ballads followed by upbeat numbers, affecting the overall flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

nostalgic celebration of love
dynamic journey with peaks
engaging monologues interspersed
emotional ballads for reflection
soulful performances with warmth

Maybe skip if you

prefer continuous high-energy tracks
dislike interludes and dialogues

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks the end of an era, showcasing the group's legacy and evolution before Diana Ross's solo career.
Career context: Released on April 13, 1970, 'Farewell' marked the end of an era for The Supremes as Diana Ross prepared to embark on her solo career. This album came shortly after their last major hit, 'Love Child,' and was a farewell to the original trio's lineup, featuring Ross, Mary Wilson, and Cindy Birdsong. It showcased their enduring appeal while signaling a significant shift in the music landscape as members pursued individual paths.
Stylistic neighbors: The Shirelles· Martha and the Vandellas· The Marvelettes

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 T.C.B. 2:02
2 Medley: Stop in the Name of Love / Come See About Me / My World Is Empty Without You / Baby Love Start here 3:09
3 Medley: The Lady Is a Tramp / Let’s Get Away From It All 3:32
4 Monologue: Diana Ross 0:27
5 Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone 1:52
6 I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 2:54
7 Monologue: Mary Wilson 0:23
8 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You 2:24
9 Dialogue: Diana Ross & Mary Wilson 0:36
10 Reflections 2:53
11 My Man 3:57
12 Didn’t We 3:04
13 It’s Alright With Me 2:45
14 Big Spender 1:59
15 Falling in Love With Love 2:13
16 Love Child 2:43