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Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl"

by The Supremes

Released: August 26, 1968

Pop, show tunes, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl" is the thirteenth studio album by Diana Ross & the Supremes, released by Motown in 1968. The album features covers of songs from Barbra Streisand's Broadway musical Funny Girl, which was also being adapted into a feature film starring Streisand. All tracks on Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl" were written by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Berry Gordy and Gil Askey.

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Funny Girl

"Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl" is the thirteenth studio album by Diana Ross & the Supremes, released by Motown in 1968.

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Reception

The release was intended to capitalize on the film's popularity, but it did not achieve commercial success. It peaked at number 150 on the Billboard 200, making it the lowest-charting album of the Diana Ross-led Supremes.

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The Complete Album Story

All tracks on Diana Ross & the Supremes Sing and Perform "Funny Girl" were written by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. The album was produced by Berry Gordy and Gil Askey.