VOL. 1 MAY CONTAIN THE SONGS LISTED BY THE OTHER REVIEWERS, HOWEVER, THIS IS VOL. 2 AND IT ONLY CONTAINS UNRELEASED SONGS AND COMMERCIALS.

I've always loved listening to The Supremes sing. Unfortunately at just over 40 years old, I wasn't even born when they first made it big. Luckily for me, their hits were always on the radio or played on tv somewhere as I was growing up. Always thought their sound was unique and yet very soulful. Never really got to experience their music like I would have liked, but now I'm making up for lost time.

This set of unreleased music is far more varied than I would have guessed. The Supremes clearly dabbled in different kinds of music judging by this release. There are some cuts that have the classic style their fans are used to, but their are showtune songs that have sort of a jazz feel to them. I was somewhat surprised by it, although it was a pleasant surprise. I was also surprised at how much I liked it overall since some of that style has never really appealed to me before. Well The Supremes clearly were a group on a much higher level then even I would have thought. Some songs were clearly slightly changed later and made into other songs that all will recognize. I won't spoil that part though.

They're has been much talk about who should have been the lead singer over the years, mainly due to the Dreamgirls movies. I won't go into that, but I'll just say that Diana pretty much is the lead on every song, with her sharing vocals somewhat with Flo on Manhattan. Her voice is way more versatile then I or most would think. At times I didn't even recognize it. Well the song Those D.J. Shows was recorded in 1961 when her voice was noticably different. Still great, but diffferent.

There are a few short Coca Cola commercial jingles on here, plus a song praising Berry Gordy that has the music to My World Is Empty Without you. Very surprising to see given what would happen a year or two later with Flo. The best surprise for me though was the 5:30 minute interview with all three ladies from June 1965. It was interesting on so many levels. First the women sounded like they got along really well, and there was an informative and yet fun vibe to it. Apparently all three women really liked men (in general) at the time, especially Flo. And the late Flo was clearly the best part for me. I had a serious crush on her when I was a kid, and I'm talking pretty young. Had never gotten to hear her speak before, and her voice is quite different than I would have thought given her infectious smile. Let's just say I think I would have liked her if I'd ever gotten the chance.

I think fans will be somewhat surpised by this set of unreleased songs, but I'd recommend anyone to give it a try. This is rare stuff that may not be around forever or again once they are sold.

.. great collection of all the girls hits, if you get both cds, or you have the cd set that was relased in the uk like me, its all the same great stuff. the only thing is the uk cd set has a very thick booklet with many color phots and lots more info. it is still worth buying both vol 1 and 2......enjoy