Sunday Drive: The Supremes Sing Rodgers and Hart

Even in a world of woe, there must be times of refreshment and joy.  I always get a lift when I listen to one of my favorite albums by the fabulous Supremes, which was released in May, 1967 - fifty-five years ago, strange to say.  

(Where does the time go?  Not until old age do you realize how very fleeting it is, and how short a span is one human life:  like the grass of the field.)

I did not know till now that they also did a TV special featuring the songs from that album; here is an excerpt, with the late, great Bobby Darrin joining in on a few numbers.  I hope you enjoy this fragment of musical history as much as I did.

You can listen to all the album tracks, plus others that were not included on the original release, on YouTube here.

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Beach Mix, 7/29/18

Let's have a beach party!

Sunday Drive is on summer hiatus while I offer some favorites from the mid-sixties for fun in the sun and tans on the sands.

What memories do these songs bring back for you?


Fun, Fun, Fun, Beach Boys, 1964




Going to a Go-Go, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, 1965




The "In" Crowd, Dobie Gray, Shindig! 1964




See You in September, Happenings, 1966




Come See About Me, Supremes, Shindig! 1964





P.S. -- Is there a gay man alive who hasn't mimed the Supremes in front of a mirror, somewhere, sometime?  Oh come on, girlfriend, tell the truth.

The Andrews Sisters Meet the Supremes

Seriously. Just ran across this charming set from 1966, thought I'd share it with you fellas. Film quality is crappy, but the sound is great.