The Sha-La Bandit (Alternate Version 2)
Supremes · Let Yourself Go - The '70s Albums, Vol. 2 - 1974-1977 [2011]
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (Sha la la la la)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (Sha la la la la)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (La)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (Sha la la la la)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (Sha la la la la)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh (La)
Girls, beware of the bandit
From Westchester County
I can offer you no reward
All he left me was a broken heart
He kidnapped me excitingly
When he round me up my dignity
And when enough of his time was spent,
He left me wanting more (sha la la a la)
Sha la la la (sha la la la la)
He left me wanting more (sha la la la la)
Sha la la (sha la la la la)
(La)
Be careful, my sisters (be careful, my sisters)
He's armed with an innocent smile
And a dangerous love record
That can stretched for miles and miles
Hey, girls... you ought a take a hint
'Cause he won't leave no fingerprints
And when he gets his hands on you,
He'll have you wanting more (sha la la la la)
Sha la la (sha la la la la)
He'll have you wanting more (sha la la la la)
Sha la la (sha la la la la)
(La)
[interlude]
For your female information,
You might be in the same situation
He might be sitting right next to you
Westchester County is right there, too
Hey, girls... I got a confession to make
If they put that bandit in jail,
I'm gonna jump right in his cell
There's something about his (sha la la la la)
Oh oh oh oh ooooh, yeah (sha la la la la)
There's something about his (sha la la la la)
Sha la la la la ahhhhhhh (sha la la la la)
(La) The way he makes me groove, oo-oooooooo-ooh
(sha la la la la)
There's something about his (sha la la la la)
The Sha-La Bandit (Alternate Version 2)
The Supremes deliver a vibrant, upbeat track on this 2011 compilation, showcasing their signature mid-to-late 1970s sound. Recorded during a period when the group continued to evolve their style while maintaining their status as one of Motown's most enduring acts, the song features the distinctive vocal interplay characteristic of their work from the 1974 to 1977 era. This alternate version offers a fresh take on the material, highlighting the group's ability to craft catchy, danceable pop records that blended R&B sensibilities with polished production. The recording stands as a testament to their longevity and musical versatility, capturing the energy of their performances during this specific chapter of their discography.