​@@MalcolmBaumgart I'm not sure what you mean. There are backing vocals on the stereo mix as well - the same backing vocals that are on the mono mix. Although The Andantes are mixed very upfront on both so in that way, yeah this could definitely be mistaken for a solo performance.

@@wedgeville575 Thanks! I've always enjoyed The Contours but unfortunately, like a few other Motown artists, they seemed to always lurk in the background of public recognition. The "Greatest Hits" thing is like nod to those 60s Motown Greatest Hits collections.

@@WETKNIGHT1967 What a cool comment! I'm so glad you are enjoying this and getting those good memories from the song (and I'm familiar with Kbox). This song is a classic in every way. I figured some people would like this one but it turns out this is one of the most popular things I've ever shared here. I got my love for Country music from my dad too, so that's so cool this is reminding you of your Dad. Sounds like he was a great man. . Thanks for your great comments!

@@michelmotta4339 Estou tão feliz que você esteja gostando disso. Obrigada pelo seu comentário maravilhoso! I am so happy you are enjoying these. Thank you for your wonderful comment!

@@louvaindemps1068 Miss Demps seeing your comment is the best thing in this new year! This is one of my favorites among many- including "I'm Still Loving You" and the previously unreleased "I'm Gonna Make It Up To You." The Andantes ' performances on both are absolutely stellar and fantastic!

@@Bradburger Really happy you're enjoying this and the other mono/stereo posts. In time, I should have the entire "Up-Tight" album here. This was an immediate favorite for me, second only to "Uptight" (interesting how the album hyphenated the title lol) and definitely I gotta believe Mickey Stevenson was having a bit of fun using a slightly altered horn arrangement of one of his biggest hits! The drums- I nearly wore my arms off trying to learn to play those drum fills back in the day. And of course, I never really mastered it.

@@davidhess8935 I don't know if you played it all the way through but it's mono first, stereo second. It's the same for all the videos for this Playlist.

@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles thank you..really enjoyed this ....want to have another listen...now I gotta find the mono version of this album

@@davidhess8935 The album was reissued a few years ago on vinyl in mono. Here's one place you can check: elusivedisc.com/diana-ross-the-supremes-reflections-180g-lp-mono?srsltid=AfmBOooMvJnr3_bM8PmgzgZkKDUPyKhFCDyv56nAgLzYjBG0COCAwLrv

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles Will check this out. Thank you. This will be a new years present to myself

@@davidhess8935 Yeah I was hoping for that expanded release too. I kinda had that in mind here. I thought at least I could try to get the entire album in both stereo and mono since the mono album has never been released digitally. Let's hope something changes in the future and we'll get that expanded edition.

This was strong enough to have been a single. Funny what you say because on my album, the grooves are several shades lighter than nearly anything else on the album (except for "Uptight.") The drums are working overtime, the horns could bring down walls and Stevie handles it like a pro.

@@carlvuylsteke3297 Ik ben erg blij dat je dit leuk vindt

Lord, that line will live on long after the world itself destructs.

@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles and even if it does stand till the end of time.. Just know they didn't see Otis 😂

@@90sBatman Y'all got me laughing my lungs out!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Yeah, it all really comes together on this record.

@@RiverrattRatt Nope. I'm sure it's economics and changing times. Why pay a full staff of musicians when everything can be done with computer-simulated cues. And nobody will even know any better! Everything is just done on the cheap now.

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles Yes. Unfortunately, yes. Does anyone know the number musicians been laid off because of the computers can make it now? I don't think it's fair. Why study music if TV is going A.I. for the studios? It's not the real sound! I'm 60, and I have a hearing for real music. I often find street musicians or go to a musical concert. [Halloween, Christmas].

What a wonderful comment about The Spinners! Glad to have your comment here, and great that you bring up that they are from Ferndale, MI - I knew they were Detroit, but I did not know that they were actually and specifically from Ferndale. I always like learning something new about my Motown favorites!

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles People use to mention Detroit as it's more well known and bigger. If asked, and you answer Ferndale, most people won´t be able to know what you mean and what's that of Ferndale? 🙂 I'm following The Spinners since quite a few years ago and I can say I'm a REAL Spinners fan! I think I have most of their records (vinyl, of course!) 😉

@@MiguelAngel-w7e6v Excellent!

@@noeliadiaz.5196¡De nada! ¡Estoy tan feliz de que hayas disfrutado esto! Las Marvelettes lo hicieron maravillosamente.

I couldn't agree more. I checked out every last thing I could find out about her and she was very ambitious, talented and worked hard to make her dreams come true. She even got into acting. I really wish she had more success at Motown but I'm happy they've released a few things she recorded that weren't previously released. Thank you for a wonderful comment about this lovely Lady.

Plus, it has to be the version with strings for me.

​@@wedgeville575 Yeah, it was only years later when I found the mono album that I found out the 45 featured those strings. I gotta say, the stereo mix now sounds very bare!

It's my absolute pleasure!

@@theboyfromxtown I didn't know that about the differences between the US and UK singles. Surprising because the lack of strings seems to make the record sound a little bare bones.

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles agreed. It was released on a 45 in 1971 as the flip side to Save The Children. This time the stereo version was used.

Yeah, so good, The Doobie Brothers remembered it and did a very good cover of it in the seventies. They seemed to have a thing for Motown songs!

Yes Indeed!

I'll join you in spirit and pop a top myself this afternoon! Maybe I'll put on some good old Country music too.

Good thoughts on this. I have to agree. As beautiful as this song is, if it came up for a vote in Quality Control - and "I'll Keep Holding On"/"Danger" was also in the running, I'd go with those two. "LIttle Girls Grow Up" would have been an excellent album cut though. Now- if you wonder what Gladys Horton would have sounded like in the seventies, wonder no more: Search KZbin for the group Concept Nine, Gladys sang lead for the band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6HUYaiji9-EpMUsi=BBmHBhc4pK4JjCpO This sounds like Motown seventies style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OvoJSYpLWbj80

Yeah, I actually think the fade out on the stereo version is much better.

I wonder if that was written as a lyric change or if Levi basically just sung it, not really thinking of the specific wording.

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles Interesting suggestion. I can envisage Eddie changing it at the session.

@@theboyfromxtown Songwriting sometimes can be like that. For one reason or another, you suddenly feel like a word sounds or sings better than another.

I think it's become a cult favorite lol. I watched it expecting it to be not so good, but it's fairly good. A bit cheezy in some spots, but overall I liked it.

@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles if it wasn't for someone who choose the movie while i was new the adult daycare, i wouldn't known it

Very true. I put a bit of the history in the description too.

We all goin' back in time with you!

Thank you very much!!! I appreciate that - Gotta give Mr. Kendricks a fitting showcase!

I've got to take this in that I'm talking to someone who I've held in high regard for such a long time! In fact, when I do a video for a Motown recording, I always try to make sure you and The Andantes are pictured right alongside the artists you backed. I love that people can see the ladies responsible for shaping the sound of these classics. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am seeing your name here! And I will remember your advice for certain ❤!

Thank you so much! I was afraid the stones were gonna start flying my way, ha ha!