Album recorded at a London nightclub during the trio's 1968 European tour, reputedly with both Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger in the audience. It was also the first major tour with Cindy Birdsong, who had replaced Florence Ballard the year before. Including performances of own hits as "Stop In The Name Of Love!", "Reflections" and "The Happening", mixed with two Beatles covers - "Michelle" and "Yesterday" - plus a string of then popular standards. And since there are six medleys the record contains twentythree more or less finished songs. With the girls on a faraway stage, depending on British orchestral backing in front of a European audience, it could have been less than ok. But it's so professionally made - the vocals, orchestra and Diana Ross witty talk between numbers all melts together to a great live experience. And as one can hear by the audience cheering and laughing it was much appreciated there and then. Wish I'd been there. Hard to pick favorite tracks, but good Beatles covers are always appreciated and these two are. This mono sounds absolutely smashing - wide, clear and natural. It wasn't a stock mono in US, so either this UK used the American mono promo or it's made from a perfect compatible (looking forward to find a UK stereo and decide the matter once and for all). Release on vinyl pretty much all over the world, also reel and 8-track. Premiere US on Motown (MS 676). US 1994 CD on Motown Master Series (31453-0328-2). First UK had label as shown here in a laminated flip/back cover. (FÄV*) (TÖMÖ*) (ZYZÖ*) (LYBÖ*)
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