The Supremes - A Lover's Concerto (Originally by The Toys) | "I Hear A Symphony" | 1966 | video free download


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The original and most popular line-up of Motown group The Supremes sing a hit song by The Toys.

The Supremes' cover of "A Lover's Concerto" is featured on the trio's "I Hear A Symphony" album released in 1966 that was titled after the group's 6th #1 hit.

The Toys' original version was first released in 1965 and rose to #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as well as getting to #5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also featured on their debut album "The Toys Sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "Attack!"" released in 1966.

Here is the chart information for the "I Hear A Symphony" album and its singles:

"I Hear A Symphony"

US Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart: #8

US Billboard R&B Albums Chart: #1

"I Hear a Symphony" b/w "Who Could Ever Doubt My Love" (b-side taken from "More Hits by the Supremes") (Motown 1083, October 6, 1965)

US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart: #1

US Billboard R&B Singles Chart: #2

UK Singles Chart: #39

"My World is Empty Without You" b/w "Everything is Good About You" (Motown 1079, December 29, 1965)

US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart: #5

US Billboard R&B Singles Chart: #10

Vocals: The Supremes

- Lead Diana Ross

- Backing Florence Ballard (soprano) & Mary Wilson (mezzo-soprano)

Producer(s): Brian Holland & Lamont Dozier (of Holland-Dozier-Holland or HDH)

Instrumentation: The Funk Brothers and assorted musicians

Comments

5 years ago

OMAR LOPEZ

Lovely, The Supremes, The best, The Greatest entertainers of all Times

5 years ago

Dan Benati

The only thing this version does is make it so you can understand what the words being sung are.......but the Toys version has more feeling to it. It's still much better then this one even if you have to google the lyrics lol

6 years ago

t.monkey

Original is also wonderful, but this one is also very good.

6 years ago

Optimal Opinion

Just like The Supremes did with The Elgins "Put Yourself In My Place" Diana's voice brought a class and sophistication to this song that took it to a new level.

6 years ago

skitsy17

please Mary get a helper to track down photos, who had rights? get rights, get assistant. put together hardcover oversized tabletop book of these photo stills. mininum cost 75$-100$ - some ppl might buy 2. these are 2 precious to go by on the iphone. thx uploader!!!! ridiculously adorable Supremes.

6 years ago

swtv1754

I hate to say it, but this is one of the times that they should have had Mary or Flo do the lead.

6 years ago

atomic3939

Weak. They just phoned this one in.

6 years ago

soul food

How gentle is the rain, that falls softly on the meadow;Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love.How gentle is the rain, that falls gently on the meadow;Birds high upon the trees serenade the flow'rs with their melodies.Oh, see there beyond the hill, the bright colors of the rainbow;Some magic from above made this day for us, just to fall in love.You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;And if your love is true, ev'rything will be just as wonderful.You'll hold me in your arms, and say once again you love me;

6 years ago

Terry Perry

also check out Sarah Collins cover...she is awesome.

6 years ago

Terry Perry

I think the Toys version has more feeling

6 years ago

Rings, Things and Fine Array

Never heard this version before. Like it.

6 years ago

LOVE AND ROMANCE

Such a beautiful song

6 years ago

skitsy17

plus freaking great personal song that means a lot. Photos are fabulous. sorry about typos.

6 years ago

skitsy17

to uploader, I am researcher of Supremes right now, ive researched all my life. thanks for the info re the toys and all the info you provided. great channel.

6 years ago

skitsy17

I am on an hours long roll of Supremes, was writing about the happening, song before this, then this came on. oh good grief.

6 years ago

skitsy17

sorrry for the tyos I have nerve damage in right hand from police abuse. cop who did is in published opinion, rogue cop, jason shanaphy of far hillls, nj. new bad law. bad facts make good law. i am thru with law after 19 yrs long ago. but know where im goiing. or have gone. writing and doing a screenplay based on last few years living in a tourist town exit zero. a big O. but birding and 7 eco systems are great atlantic ocean a mile away the bay 5. i will survive. not competing with anyone. leave me alone im in pain, gettiing big payback for very courageous work. i didnt know the lawyer gets pounded like this. i need an md and a lawyer asap. the Happenings just happened. they happened to me, they can happened to you.

6 years ago

skitsy17

TO uploader, thanks so much for this. Im 59, have 45s from childhood, loved Supremes. didnt know " Someday we'll meet again" was last song Mary and Diane.Last songs she sang at show were 2 rolling stones songs, Satisfaction written by Keith words in his slep he put on tape when he wwoke up, then Brown Sugar, then Last Dance, Donna Summer. Live in Sputh Jersey, the summer line up was great began with Martha and Vandellas ,ended with Mary Wilson. II went to all shows, aaron Neville and Felix Cavaliere of Small Rascals, Little Rascals,I forget cuz theres Faces too, anyway, Mary has an audience, some are friends plus fans who appreciate her efforts and talent. I have an original 1960s poster by a famous artist. Mary Wilson had, was, in terms of audience, the one people stood up after ever song and clapped but more than tht, I realized then and even moreso when saw her in Connecticut drove from exit 0 , nj. gsp,13 hrs, that she has a gift of some sort, people sort of revere her, ---in my opinion, she hs never changed. She wanted to be a celebrity and singer,, with all the fun it brings, hanging around Stevie, Marvin, 4 tops and temptations she loved, written in maazine she wrote with Mark Bego assistance. Then wrote 2 of her own books, she writes " I have had a blessed life", then you research and listen to interviews of many pppl and Mary. You see it wasnt all roses and celebrityness. This is a great video. It shows the 3 members and why what they were - at least to me. Mary was the one who danced with natural soulfulness and a smile, she could sing, she and flo were like 2 peas in pod. Flo was more serious and adult like, she flew home to familly when on tour at times Mary and Diana enjoyed their status. She was serious about her singing, I think she had best voice but cdnt use it as Diana quicky was in avid pursuit to be number one, like she and her sister fought for her dads favorite. its clear she stands in front but also alone and words dont have same meaningas they did to other 2. Anyway, I think Mary has gift I cant put in words but I can say she sang great backup, in synch with flo in mvts and voice. 2 peas in a pod. But Mary from her mom had gift that makes you happy, shes always smiling and dancing the best...mostsoulful dancer. Was there to make you happy when sad, then after years with amazing motown people, she got more adult and at least to me, is an inspiration. I have been amazing ive been number one, then i turned around I was lowdown. I saw the light. the happening. check out words. Anyway i am so glad we have the raporte we do. i am not competinhg as knowing her or doing anything but dancing. did a dude in ct show have need to say to me "No one cares about YOU!, to which I said "I already know that, got not friends or family in 17 yrs. thats astounding. I was suddenly shut down. The Happening. Mary has many friends. She probably is overwhelmed and happy but I think she conveys and the Supremes music saved me post riot, now im 59 x lawyer who is a target of cops and cant go out for pizza without being clearly pulled over, or as nite arrived at pizza place just as cop was clearly scanning my car about to pounce. As Mary said in interview, I realized I was a Supreme, founded group with flo. invited Diane. Stuck in there when things were rough and tough. It happened to her and it can happen to you. The Happening. and you will not change or get pulled dwn and tossed over titanic because of aynyone,, especially boss or cops. for what you did, that helped make people happy or made new laws based on extremely bad behavior of poliiticians, rogue cops, or 1985 condo developers turned politico big wig, with wig or weave. sorry i hurt you so bad i was doing my job, protecting tenants against condo conversion shock troops,thought they could pay off hometown and their reputation was "dont mess, or we smash you like a bug, not me, my goon squad. i am bulletproof. Uh i was 27 looked 20, you werent bullet proof. Now your published-not by name, not that dumb, but dumb to try to do what you tried to do. oh well, 1987 appellate division nj consumer fraud act and tenants rights. google it go 3 pages read case 49 Prospect St. My behind is getting wooped and constiutional rights violated, chronic pain in part from goon. i am scared. I never thought I would meet mary, my favorite. I knew age 15 I would humiliate and give Mick Jagger a taste of his own medicine. at a bar. in a small club. nope. 2005 giants stadium nj. try to find gimme shelter. from that night. lololol. show was stopped by me. 75k people shouted whoa whoa.cuz i did it its in newspaper. I didnt know if real or fake. I went alone to show. thx uploader,Mary and Flo

7 years ago

Alex Lalande

As much as I love the Supremes.....Diana Ross ' Vocal is weak compared to the Toys Classic ...Sorry,

7 years ago

Montrell Th.

Berry couldn't let another group have their shine

7 years ago

4lionking

RONETTES!

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