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 & 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, while 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 & the
Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl", here is the track
listing with a few (RealPlayer) sample clips:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5. |
Funny Girl
If A Girl Isn't Pretty
I Am Woman
The Music That Makes Me Dance
Don't Rain On My Parade |
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. |
People
Cornet Man
His Love Makes Me Beautiful
Sadie, Sadie
I'm The Greatest Star |
