The Magnificent Seven - THE SUPREMES & THE FOUR TOPS ****

Knock On My Door/For Your Love/Without The One You Love/Reach Out & Touch (Somebody's Hand)/Stoned Soul Picnic/Baby (You've Got What It Takes)/River Deep Mountain High/Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing/ Everyday People/Its Got To Be A Miracle/A Taste Of Honey/Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music

Two of Motown’s top acts come together for The Magnificent Seven. By this time longstanding lead singer Diana Ross had left The Supremes for a solo career. Includes the US and UK top twenty hit cover of River Deep Mountain High. (US:113 UK:6)

“Jean Terrell and the late Levi Stubbs were the lead singers for two of the most influential singing groups ever. The selection of tunes for this album suits everyone's talent to a fault. The production and arrangements work beautifully.”

“The collaboration of The Supremes (post Diana Ross) and The Four Tops was a match made in heaven. The beautiful rich soulful voice of Jean Terrell, and the powerful soulful voice of the great Levi Stubs, was a blend of sweet summer wine.”

“I am so glad they let The Supremes collaborate with another male group so their talent could come forward as they did on several of the cuts, such as Reach Out And Touch and You’ve Got What It Takes where Mary and Cindy get lead lines, something that would not have been possible with Diana in the mix.”

“This is a remarkable collection, the new mix of River Deep is worth the price alone. Both of these groups had immense talent, and for the most part it was put to good use here. It sometimes seems as if the Jean Terrell led years had to be compared to every thing that came before with Diana Ross. Their singing styles were completely different and sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. Celebrate these girls in every different combination they recorded.”

“I absolutely loved this album. It seemed so fresh, as if it was just released. I can't stop listening to it. My favourites are River Deep, Mountain High and For Your Love. For those new to Motown music it is important to note that Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross in 1970. Although she didn't have the star power, Jean had instead the voice power that Diana often lacked. Because of Jean, the post-Diana Supremes, still made hits and great music (even without Motown support). Levi Stubbs is fantastic on the album, but Jean really steals the show, exhibiting how comfortable she was in a variety of musical formats.”