The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb

The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb
Studio album by
The Supremes
ReleasedNovember 1972
RecordedMarch–June 1972
GenrePop, rock, soul
LabelMotown
ProducerJimmy Webb, Sherlie Matthews, Deke Richards
The Supremes chronology
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(1973)
Singles from The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb
  1. "I Guess I'll Miss the Man"
    Released: September 15, 1972
  2. "Tossin' And Turnin"
    Released: 1973

The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb is the twenty-sixth studio album released by The Supremes on the Motown label in 1972. It stands as a unique entry in The Supremes' discography as it was the only album produced (and primarily written) by a non-Motown artist, the accomplished songwriter and producer Jimmy Webb. This album also marked the final appearance of Jean Terrell as the lead singer of The Supremes during the early 1970s.

In the United States, only one single from the album was released, the emotive ballad "I Guess I'll Miss the Man," originally from the musical Pippin. Additionally, the album features renditions of songs outside of Webb's contributions, such as Joni Mitchell's "All I Want," Harry Nilsson's "Paradise," and covers of hits by Bobby Lewis and Mina, specifically "Tossin' and Turnin'" and "La voce del silenzio" respectively.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Cashbox(Favorable)[1]
Christgau's Record GuideC+[2]
Rolling Stone(Favorable)[3]

Cashbox published, "Jimmy Webb produced and arranged this most satisfying Supremes creation since the group's re-organization. The unquestionable highlight of the session is a foamin' funky remake of Bobby Lewis' "Tossin' And Turnin'." Also on the upswing, Joni Mitchell's "All I Want" (complete with "Up Up And Away" riffs) and a strange lyrical bit of "Cheap Lovin'." On the sweet side, their latest single "Guess I'll Miss The Man" from "Pippin" and a beautiful "Silent Voices." They've got the feelin' and the talent to put it across."[1]

Track listing

All songs produced by Jimmy Webb, except "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" (Sherlie Matthews and Deke Richards).

All lead vocals by Jean Terrell except where noted.

Side one

  1. "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" (Stephen Schwartz)
  2. "5:30 Plane" (Jimmy Webb)
  3. "Tossin' and Turnin'" (Bobby Lewis, Malou Rene)
  4. "When Can Brown Begin?" (Webb)
  5. "Beyond Myself" (Webb)
  6. "La voce del silenzio" (Silent Voices) (Elio Isola)

Side two

  1. "All I Want" (Joni Mitchell)
  2. "Once in the Morning" (Webb) (lead singers: Jean Terrell, Jimmy Webb)
  3. "I Keep It Hid" (Webb) (lead singer: Mary Wilson)
  4. "Paradise" (Harry Nilsson)
  5. "Cheap Lovin'" (Webb)

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1972) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 129
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 27
US Cashbox Top 100[6] 107
US Record World[7] 104

References

  1. ^ a b "cashbox / alum reviews" (PDF). Cashbox. November 11, 1972. p. 26. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: S". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 13, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
  3. ^ Vining, Mark (January 4, 1973). "The Supremes: The Supremes: Music Reviews: Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. RealNetworks, Inc. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ "The Supremes Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  5. ^ "The Supremes Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Cashbox TOP 100 Albums: 101 to 65" (PDF). Cashbox. December 16, 1972. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  7. ^ "101 THE ALBUM CHART 150: Week of December 23, 1972" (PDF). Record World. worldradiohistory.com. December 23, 1972. p. 37. Retrieved 29 January 2021.