The Supremes Keep Us Hangin' On.

The Supremes Keep Us Hangin' On By Honoring 50-Plus Years Of "The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland"

2-CD Expanded Edition Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Supremes' Historic Album Interpreting Songs from One of Motown's Most Storied Songwriting Teams. 

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- On June 15, in anticipation of the upcoming 60th anniversary of Motown — a.k.a. Hitsville U.S.A. — and inspired by the album's own recent 51th anniversary, Motown/UMe is releasing a 2-CD Expanded Edition of The Supremes' tenth studio effort, the chart-topping The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland. A whopping 52 tracks magnify the scope of a seminal album that made history, including 28 tracks that are heard here for the first time via a number of updated mixes and alternate versions, as well as a score of electrifying live performances captured at the Copacabana nightclub in New York Cityin May 1967, the last recorded performance of the original trio: Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard.  The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland, originally released in January 1967, further cemented the group's chart prowess and vocal harmonizing skills. The original album, inspired by the production team who along with the group had come to define the "Motown Sound" – producers Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier and lyricist Edward Holland Jr. – spawned a pair of universally loved No. 1 singles, the forever-pleading "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the heartbreakingly dramatic "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." The LP also went to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart, their fourth album to do so up to that point, while peaking at no. 6 Pop.

Formed in Detroit as The Primettes in 1959, The Supremes were Motown's most successful act of the 1960s, scoring 12 No. 1 singles. They also continue to reign as America's most successful vocal group to date. Their influence not only carries on in contemporary R&B, soul and pop, they also helped pave the way for mainstream success by African-American artists across all genres.

The expanded The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland includes the original album in both its original mono and stereo mixes – with the mono album on CD for the first time – plus several rare and new mixes created exclusively for this expanded edition, including alternate versions and alternate mixes of the hits; the original film version of the No. 1 hit "The Happening," which was re-cut for the single version; a version of "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" with a vocal previously available only on a Japanese release; a once-in-a-lifetime "duet" version of "You're Gone (But Always In My Heart)," that includes lead vocals by Diana Rossand Gladys Knight; and a Motown mashup of the H-D-H classics "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "Where Did Our Love Go." Rounding out this collection is a rare recording from the Copacabana in New York, in May 1967, one of the last performances of the group with Florence Ballard. This spirited show is a masterful blend of Supremes hits and show tunes, the epitome of Motown founder Berry Gordy's vision for his Detroit-based company. And included in the package is a 32-page booklet with rare and never-before-seen photos plus an interview with Lamont Dozier. Also included is a bonus 24-page booklet that recreates The Supremes' 1967 souvenir tour booklet. 

Fifty-plus years on, The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland receives a well-deserved remastered expansion, produced by the team responsible for previous expanded editions, Andrew Skurow and George Solomon, and remastered by Universal Music's Kevin Reeves. These collections continue to keep us hangin' on to the most intuitive and most indelible blend of perfect harmonizing and majestic songwriting of the very best artists and creative teams Motown had to offer.

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GAC Motor defines the new mobile

GAC Motor defines the new mobile lifestyle with the debut of the GM6 minivan at the China Auto Expo 2018

GUANGZHOU, China , April 27, 2018 / PRNewswire / - GAC Motor, the fastest-growing Chinese automaker, presents the GM6, its all-new minivan, and showcases its elite line of vehicles at the 2018 edition of the expo. Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018) from April 25 to May 4 at the new headquarters of the China International Exhibition Center (Tianzhu). The GM6 minivan is the latest mid-to-high-end model to join the GAC Motor family and its design is based on cutting-edge automotive concepts and technologies. It adopts 1.5L and 1.3T engines, and offers five-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic. Its slender center console boasts a much more modern and practical design than those of contemporary models. Hand in hand with the previous launch, the GM8, the GM6 designed for families will reinforce the company's complementary advantages in the global minivan market thanks to its low price.

"GAC Motor is proud to unveil its latest model, the GM6 minivan, and bring its latest achievements to the Auto China 2018 forum," said Yu Jun , president of GAC Motor. "The growth in sales of GAC Motor has been able to significantly exceed the competition in terms of development thanks to our strategy that prioritizes quality and our manufacturing capabilities that set the standard for the sector." Our participation in Auto China 2018 is a more step in the strategy of continuing to reach international markets, GAC Motor has already been present in 2018 at the NAIAS and NADA exhibitions, events that have helped us to record the implementation of our global strategy ".

GAC Motor also offers the scoop of its Enverge vehicle concept in China at the Auto China 2018 expo, as well as the sedan, SUV and new energy models that are its hallmark. The presence of GAC Motor in the expo Auto China 2018 has already attracted the attention of more than 30 distributors and distinguished international figures who have put high in the optimum quality and design of the brand.

Rod Alberts , executive director of the North American International Auto Show, said that, thanks to its innovative designs and high-quality products, GAC Motor has, once again, injected even more excitement to the world. As the international brand strategy of GAC Motor progresses, Mr. Alberts looks forward to seeing his world-class automotive products in more and more overseas markets. He also invited GAC Motor to participate in the next edition of the NAIAS expo in January 2019 in Detroit .

Jean-Claude Girot , executive manager of the Paris Motor Show, also formally invited GAC Motor to present its world-class products and capabilities to Europe and the rest of the world as the leading brand in the Chinese automotive industry in October. 2018

During the press conference, GAC Motor announced the consolidation of a joint venture with Aisin AW to manufacture automatic transmissions. In addition, throughout the Auto China 2018 expo, the company has signed strategic cooperation agreements with seven new suppliers. In strict adherence to an international development strategy with integral linkage, GAC Motor establishes strategic alliances that integrate global resources and generate a more competitive supply chain.

On April 26, GAC Motor sponsored the 2018 edition of its International Distributors' Congress to explore open, inclusive and mutually beneficial alliances that will help the brand shine around the world.

GAC Motor celebrates its tenth anniversary this 2018. Within the framework of its strategy to develop internationally, the company now has an advanced design center in Los Angeles after the establishment of its research and development center in Silicon Valley; In addition, in the first half of 2018 the GAC Motor North American Sales Company and GAC Motor International Company areas will be created.

The GAC Motor agenda includes presentations at the Paris Motor Show, Los Angeles Auto Show and Moscow International Motor Show this year.

"Based in China and with an eye on the world, GAC Motor will take advantage of the opportunities and develop from a new beginning to offer vehicles of the highest quality and a life with better mobility to consumers," said Yu.