The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb

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1972 studio album by The Supremes

The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb

Studio album by

The Supremes

Released| November 1972
Recorded| March–June 1972
Genre| Pop, rock, soul
Label| Motown
Producer| Jimmy Webb, Sherlie Matthews, Deke Richards
The Supremes chronology
| Floy Joy
(1972)  | The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb
(1972)  | The Supremes Live! In Japan
(1973)

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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 first appearance of Lynda Laurence, and 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 "Il Voce Del Silenzio" respectively.

Released at the same time as Diana Ross' Lady Sings The Blues movie and soundtrack, Motown gave no promotion to this unusual album. It became the group's poorest selling studio album since Meet The Supremes nearly 10 years prior. Unnerved by this and the failure of the Stevie Wonder-produced "Bad Weather" single a few months later, Jean Terrell abruptly left the group, followed shortly thereafter by Lynda Laurence.

## Critical reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Cashbox| (Favorable)[1]
Christgau's Record Guide| C+[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

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All songs produced and arranged by Jimmy Webb, except "I Guess I'll Miss the Man" produced by Sherlie Matthews and Deke Richards, arranged by James Carmichael and Gene Page.[4]

All lead vocals by Jean Terrell except where noted.

### Side one

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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. "Il Voce Del Silenzio (Silent Voices)" (Elio Isola)

### Side two

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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, Phil Spector, Perry Botkin Jr., Gil Garfield)[5]
5. "Cheap Lovin'" (Webb)

## Personnel

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* Jean Terrell – lead and backing vocals
* Mary Wilson – lead and backing vocals
* Lynda Laurence – backing vocals
* The Blackberries (Clydie King, Venetta Fields, Sherlie Matthews) – additional backing vocals
* Jimmy Webb – producer, arranger, composer, keyboards, vocals
* Henry Lewy – engineer
* Ray Rich – drums
* Fred Tackett – guitar
* Skip Mosher – bass guitar
* Jim Britt – photography

## Charts

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Chart (1972)  | Peak
position

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US Billboard 200[6] | 129
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 27
US Cashbox Top 100[8] | 107
US Record World[9] | 104

## References

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1. ^ a b "cashbox / alum reviews" (PDF). Cashbox. November 11, 1972. p. 26. Retrieved January 2, 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 February 3, 2021.
4. ^ https://www.discogs.com/master/229779-The-Supremes-The-Supremes-Produced-And-Arranged-By-Jimmy-Webb/image/SW1hZ2U6NDU5OTE5NjQ=
5. ^ https://www.apraamcos.com.au/works-search?works=true&title=paradise&writer=nilsson&performer=ronettes
6. ^ "The Supremes Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
7. ^ "The Supremes Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
8. ^ "Cashbox TOP 100 Albums: 101 to 65" (PDF). Cashbox. December 16, 1972. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
9. ^ "101 THE ALBUM CHART 150: Week of December 23, 1972" (PDF). Record World. worldradiohistory.com. December 23, 1972. p. 37. Retrieved January 29, 2021.

* v
* t
* e

The Supremes

* Florence Ballard
* Cindy Birdsong
* Susaye Greene
* Lynda Laurence
* Barbara Martin
* Betty McGlown
* Scherrie Payne
* Diana Ross
* Jean Terrell
* Mary Wilson

Studio albums|

* Meet The Supremes (1962)
* Where Did Our Love Go (1964)
* A Bit of Liverpool (1964)
* The Supremes Sing Country, Western and Pop (1965)
* We Remember Sam Cooke (1965)
* More Hits by The Supremes (1965)
* Merry Christmas (1965)
* I Hear a Symphony (1966)
* The Supremes A' Go-Go (1966)
* The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland (1967)
* The Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart (1967)
* Reflections (1968)
* Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl" (1968)
* Love Child (1968)
* Let the Sunshine In (1969)
* Cream of the Crop (1969)
* Right On (1970)
* New Ways but Love Stays (1970)
* Touch (1971)
* Floy Joy (1972)
* The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb (1972)
* The Supremes (1975)
* High Energy (1976)
* Mary, Scherrie & Susaye (1976)

Collaborative albums|

* Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations (1968)
* Together (1969)
* The Magnificent 7 (1970)
* The Return of the Magnificent Seven (1971)
* Dynamite (1971)

Live albums|

* The Supremes at the Copa (1965)
* Live at London's Talk of the Town (1968)
* TCB (1968)
* On Broadway (1969)
* Farewell (1970)
* The Supremes Live! In Japan (1973)

Compilation albums|

* Greatest Hits (1967)
* Anthology (1974)
* The Ultimate Collection (1997)
* The '70s Anthology (2002)
* Diana Ross & the Supremes: The No. 1's (2003)
* There's a Place for Us (2004)
* Let the Music Play: Supreme Rarities (2008)
* The Definitive Collection (2008)

Singles|

* "Tears of Sorrow" (as The Primettes)
* "I Want a Guy"
* "Buttered Popcorn"
* "Your Heart Belongs to Me"
* "Let Me Go the Right Way"
* "My Heart Can't Take It No More"
* "A Breathtaking Guy"
* "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes"
* "Run, Run, Run"
* "Where Did Our Love Go"
* "Baby Love"
* "Come See About Me"
* "Stop! In the Name of Love"
* "Back in My Arms Again"/"Whisper You Love Me Boy"
* "Nothing but Heartaches"
* "I Hear a Symphony"
* "My World Is Empty Without You"
* "Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart"
* "You Can't Hurry Love"
* "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
* "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone"
* "The Happening"
* "Reflections"
* "In and Out of Love"
* "Forever Came Today"
* "Some Things You Never Get Used To"
* "Love Child"
* "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"
* "I'm Livin' in Shame"
* "I'll Try Something New"
* "The Composer"
* "No Matter What Sign You Are"
* "The Weight"
* "I Second That Emotion"
* "Someday We'll Be Together"
* "Why (Must We Fall in Love)"
* "Up the Ladder to the Roof"
* "Everybody's Got the Right to Love"
* "Stoned Love"
* "River Deep – Mountain High"
* "Nathan Jones"
* "You Gotta Have Love in Your Heart"
* "Touch"
* "Floy Joy"
* "Automatically Sunshine"
* "Without the One You Love"
* "Your Wonderful, Sweet Sweet Love"
* "I Guess I'll Miss the Man"
* "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)"
* "Bad Weather"
* "Tossin' and Turnin'"
* "He's My Man"
* "Where Do I Go from Here"
* "Early Morning Love"
* "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking"
* "High Energy"
* "You're My Driving Wheel"
* "Let Yourself Go"
* "Love, I Never Knew You Could Feel So Good"

Videography|

* T.A.M.I. Show
* Greatest Hits: Live in Amsterdam
* Reflections: The Definitive Performances (1964–1969)
* Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Inspired works|

* Sparkle (1976 film)
* Dreamgirls (musical)
* Dreamgirls (film)
* Sparkle (2012 film)

Related topics|

* Discography
* Chronology (The band's name history: The Primettes 1959–1961 / The Supremes 1961–1967 / Diana Ross & The Supremes 1967–1970 / The Supremes 1970 / Diana Ross & The Supremes 1970 / The Supremes 1970–)
* Members
* FLOS
* Farewell concert
* Return to Love Tour

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Jimmy Webb

Original albums|

* Jim Webb Sings Jim Webb (1968)
* Words and Music (1970)
* And So: On (1971)
* Letters (1972)
* Land's End (1974)
* El Mirage (1977)
* Angel Heart (1982)
* Suspending Disbelief (1993)
* Ten Easy Pieces (1996)
* Twilight of the Renegades (2005)
* Live and at Large (2007)
* Just Across the River (2010)
* Still Within the Sound of My Voice (2013)
* SlipCover (2019)

Collaborative albums|

* Up, Up, and Away (1966)
* The Magic Garden (1967)
* Rewind (1967)
* A Tramp Shining (1968)
* The Yard Went On Forever (1968)
* Sunshower (1969)
* The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb (1972)
* Reunion: The Songs of Jimmy Webb (1974)
* Earthbound (1975)
* Live at the Royal Festival Hall (1977)
* Watermark (1977)
* Breakwater Cat (1980)
* The Last Unicorn (1983)
* The Animals' Christmas (1986)
* Light Years (1988)
* Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind (1989)
* Only One Life: The Songs of Jimmy Webb (2003)
* This Kind of Love (2008)
* Cottonwood Farm (2009)
* Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb: In Session (2012)

Compilation albums|

* Tribute to Burt Bacharach and Jim Webb (1972)
* And Someone Left the Cake Out in the Rain... (1998)
* Archive (1994)
* Reunited with Jimmy Webb 1974–1988 (1999)
* Tunesmith: The Songs of Jimmy Webb (2003)
* The Moon's a Harsh Mistress: Jimmy Webb in the Seventies (2004)
* Archive & Live (2005)

Songs|

* "All I Know"
* "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"
* "Didn't We"
* "Galveston"
* "The Girls' Song"
* "Highwayman"
* "Honey Come Back"
* "MacArthur Park"
* "P.F. Sloan"
* "Still Within the Sound of My Voice"
* "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress"
* "Up, Up and Away"
* "Where's the Playground Susie"
* "Wichita Lineman"
* "Worst That Could Happen"

Related articles|

* Songs written by Jimmy Webb

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