From 1968, an unlikely, but surprisingly enjoyable album

Funny Girl was a hot property back in 1968. After the show's success on Broadway, all eyes shifted toward Hollywood and Barbra as the film version commenced production. While this was all going on, several recording artists tried their hands at various renditions of the show's Styne and Merrill tunes. One unlikely vocal group to jump onto the Funny Girl bandwagon was Diana Ross and the Supremes.

In 1968, Miss Ross and the girls released an album consisting of ten songs from the stage and film versions of Funny Girl. The album makes for a very interesting listen and is actually quite good if you are a fan of the show, though most Diana Ross purists tend to dismiss this particular project.

The album was released by Motown, and you'll notice that the vocals are delivered in the distinct style of the Supremes. Diana Ross sings all the leads of course, wile the Supremes add harmony and sing some of the secondary lyrics. You'll notice Diana breaking away from the lyrics of People mid-way through the number to deliver a spoken message about peace, love and God. Very Motown. Very Sixties.

Alas, the album has been long out of print. But for those of you who might be interested in hearing a little bit of Diana Ross and the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl", here is the track listing with a few (RealPlayer) sample clips: