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The Supremes - Back In My Arms Again (Hullabaloo May 11, 1965) Hotney 4 Streams • 3 years ago

The most successful American performers of the 1960s, the Supremes for a time rivaled even the Beatles in terms of red-hot commercial appeal, reeling off five number one singles in a row at one point. Critical revisionism has tended to undervalue the Supremes' accomplishments, categorizing their work as more lightweight than the best soul stars (or even the best Motown stars), and viewing them as a tool for Berry Gordy's crossover aspirations. There's no question that there was about as much pop as soul in the Supremes' hits, that even some of their biggest hits could sound formulaic, and that they were probably the black performers who were most successful at infiltrating the tastes and televisions of middle America. This shouldn't diminish either their extraordinary achievements or their fine music, the best of which renders the pop vs. soul question moot with its excellence.

The Supremes were not an overnight success story, although it might have seemed that way when they began topping the charts with sure-fire regularity. The trio that would become famous as the Supremes -- Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard -- met in the late '50s in Detroit's Brewster housing project. Originally known as the Primettes, they were a quartet (Barbara Martin was the fourth member) when they made their first single for the Lupine label in 1960. By the time they debuted for Motown in 1961, they had been renamed the Supremes; Barbara Martin reduced them to a trio when she left after their first single.

The Supremes' first Motown recordings were much more girl group-oriented than their later hits. Additionally, not all of them featured Diana Ross on lead vocals; Flo Ballard, considered to have as good or better a voice, also sang lead. Through a lengthy series of flops, Berry Gordy remained confident that the group would eventually prove to be one of Motown's biggest. By the time they finally did get their first Top 40 hit, "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes," in late 1963, Ross had taken over the lead singing for good.

Ross was not the most talented female singer at Motown; Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight in particular had superior talents. What she did have, however, was the most purely pop appeal. Gordy's patience and attention paid off in mid-1964, when "Where Did Our Love Go" went to number one. Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, it established the prototype for their run of five consecutive number-one hits in 1964-1965 (also including "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," and "Back in My Arms Again"). Ross' cooing vocals would front the Supremes' decorative backup vocals, put over on television and live performance with highly stylized choreography and visual style. Holland-Dozier-Holland would write and produce all of the Supremes' hits through the end of 1967.

Not all of the Supremes' singles went to number one after 1965, but they usually did awfully well, and were written and produced with enough variety (but enough of a characteristic sound) to ensure continual interest. The chart-topping (and uncharacteristically tough) "You Keep Me Hangin' On" was the best of their mid-period hits. Behind the scenes, there were some problems brewing, although these only came to light long after the event. Other Motown stars (most notably Martha Reeves) resented what they perceived as the inordinate attention lavished upon Ross by Gordy, at the expense of other artists on the label. The other Supremes themselves felt increasingly pushed to the background. In mid-1967, as a result of what was deemed increasingly unprofessional behavior, Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong (from Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles). Ballard become one of rock's greatest tragedies, eventually ending up on welfare, and dying in 1976.

After Ballard's exit, the group would be billed as Diana Ross & the Supremes, fueling speculation that Ross was being groomed for a solo career. The Supremes had a big year in 1967, even incorporating some mild psychedelic influences into "Reflections." Holland-Dozier-Holland, however, left Motown around this time, and the quality of the Supremes' records suffered accordingly (as did the Motown organization as a whole). The Supremes were still superstars, but as a unit, they were disintegrating; it's been reported that Wilson and Birdsong didn't even sing on their final hits, a couple of which ("Love Child" and "Someday We'll Be Together") were among their best. In January 1970. Jean Terrell replaced Ross, and the group continued through 1977. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

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Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Official Music Video) Hotney 4 Streams • 3 years ago

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Official Music Video)
Watch the official music video for "The Middle."
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I finally got to work on a music video with Dave Meyers. It's such an honor!! Also, this was definitely the most people I've ever had in one music video!!! I hope you like it." - Zedd

Dancing in stilettos for 15 hours? Worth it. :) - Maren Morris

Had such a great time filming this with our friends, enjoy! - Grey

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Take a seat
Right over there
Sat on the stairs

Stay or leave
The cabinets are bare
And I'm unaware

Of just how we got,
into this mess
Got so aggressive

I know we meant
All good intentions

So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close
Why don't you come on over
Cos I can't just let you go

Baby
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
In the middle
In the middle

Baby
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
In the middle
In the middle

Take a step
Back for a minute
Into the kitchen

Floors are wet
Taps are still running
Dishes are broken

How did we get,
into this mess
Got so aggressive

I know we meant
All good intentions

So pull me closer
Why don't you pull me close
Why don't you come on over
Cos I can't just let you go

Baby
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
In the middle
In the middle

Looking at you I can't lie
Just pouring out admission
Regardless my objection

And it's not about my pride
I need you on my skin just
Come over, pull me in just...

Baby
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
In the middle
In the middle

Baby
Why don't you just meet me in the middle
I'm losing my mind just a little
So why don't you just meet me in the middle
In the middle
In the middle

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The Revivalists - Good Old Days (Live From Lollapalooza) Hotney 4 Streams • 3 years ago

Please enjoy this tasty live version of "Good Old Days" from Lollapalooza 😋

Written by: Zack Feinberg and David Shaw

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Lyrics
Changes come
I watch them grow
In your eyes
An ancient glow
I caught a glimpse
A dangerous smile
Oh my god
She’s a wild child

I’ve been dreaming
I’ve been pushing through
I’m not the star of the story
I’ve been hurting
I’ve been missing you
I’m that special kind of lonely

These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
I have to keep that in mind
These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old days

I came of age
Tempting fate
Growing up
Had to wait
In my dreams
I miss someone
Love is blind, deaf and dumb

I’ve been dreaming
I’ve been pushing through
I’m not the star of the story
And I’ve been hurting
I’ve been missing you
I’m that special kind of lonely

These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
Have to keep that in mind
These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old
These are the good old

Passing through
Passing out
Dancing in the kitchen while the neighbors shout
Feeling up
Getting down
Gotta show love while we’re still around
So don’t stop
Just let it out
Don’t quit
Don’t let me down
Don’t stop
Just let it out
Don’t quit
Don’t let me down

I’ve been dreaming
I’ve been paying dues
I’m not one for the glory
I’ve been falling
Won’t be landing soon
It’s not the end of the story

These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
Have to keep that in mind
These are the good old days
They’re ahead and behind
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old days
The good old days
These are the good old
These are the good old days

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