Supremes Sing Rodgers and Hart
The Supremes · 1967
70 min · 26 tracks · pop music
The Supremes deliver lush vocal harmonies over classic show tunes, blending pop sensibilities with the sophistication of jazz standards.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lady Is a Tramp Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Funny Valentine — The Supremes' rendition transforms this melancholic standard into an expressive showcase for their vocal prowess, adding emotional depth to the original melody.
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Blue Moon — This track features a haunting arrangement that allows Diana Ross's vocals to shine, making it a standout example of how they blended pop with jazz elements.
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Lover — Their interpretation brings a fresh, soulful energy to this classic, highlighting the group's signature harmonies while maintaining the song's romantic essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Supremes blend pop and jazz standards effectively, showcasing their vocal prowess but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album features lush vocal harmonies with orchestral arrangements, creating a rich soundscape for each track.
- Each song is a reinterpretation of classic Rodgers and Hart compositions, maintaining the original melodies while infusing them with pop sensibilities.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more ballads that slow down the overall energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth, relaxing background ambiance
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- short, engaging listening sessions
- gentle emotional exploration
- wave-like pacing for tranquility
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album showcases artistic ambition and revitalized interest in classic material.
- Career context
- When 'Supremes Sing Rodgers and Hart' was released in May 1967, The Supremes were at the peak of their commercial success following their breakthrough with hits like 'You Can't Hurry Love.' This album marked a significant artistic shift as it showcased their ability to reinterpret classic Broadway songs, demonstrating their versatility beyond the Motown sound that had defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Shirelles· Martha and the Vandellas· The Marvelettes
Tracklist
- 1 The Lady Is a Tramp Start here 2:33
- 2 Mountain Greenery 1:57
- 3 This Can’t Be Love 1:47
- 4 Where or When 3:05
- 5 Lover 2:00
- 6 My Funny Valentine 3:17
- 7 My Romance 2:40
- 8 My Heart Stood Still 2:19
- 9 Falling in Love With Love 2:31
- 10 Thou Swell 2:46
- 11 Dancing on the Ceiling 2:51
- 12 Blue Moon 2:44
- 13 Manhattan 3:07
- 14 The Blue Room 2:25
- 15 With a Song in My Heart 2:59
- 16 Spring Is Here 2:56
- 17 Little Girl Blue 3:16
- 18 It Never Entered My Mind 2:20
- 19 There’s a Small Hotel 2:41
- 20 You Took Advantage of Me (alternate mix) 3:54
- 21 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (alternate version) 2:12
- 22 Wait Till You See Him 2:27
- 23 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 2:28
- 24 Johnny One Note 2:42
- 25 I Could Write a Book 2:47
- 26 Medley: The Lady Is a Tramp / Let’s Get Away From It All (live) 3:50
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