Discover the 1970's Supremes

The Supremes continued on after Diana Ross left the group in 1970. Mary Wilson carried on the legacy with Cindy Birdsong, and new member Jean Terrell, later on Linda Laurence, Scherrie and Susaye Greene became members of the legendary group, discover these lost albums and classic records

[@hnc52]

I met Mary Wilson 2 years ago when she was at Book Expo starting to publicize Supreme Glamour. I told her that my favorite 70s Supremes song was Nathan Jones and that my middle name is Nathan. She signed her autograph "To Harry, my own Nathan Jones". She then said g " Nathan Jones you been gone too long.>>I joined in. This was a great moment . I miss Mary so much.

[@tat2dluvboy]

The real name of "Stoned Love" is "Stone Love." If you listen closely, you can hear that they're singing "stone." An engineer accidentally wrote "Stoned" on the tape box and it went out that way. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Thank you for doing this video to educate folks about all of the great Supreme's songs. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@miguelherrera3387]

A Heart Like Mine,, You Are The Heart Of Me,, Closer Together,, He's My Man,, Floy Joy,, Automataclly Sunshine,, You're What's Missing In My Life,, Don't Let My Teardrops Bother You,, Touch,, Early Morning Love.. Love The 70s Supremes.. Are hearts are wounded with the passing of Lady SUPREME, Mary Wilson,, Pop Music Royalty.

[@mannymontgomery9807]

"A Heart Like Mine" is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@isaiahthompson2065]

Excellent review ! I thank Mary for keeping The Supremes alive and well ! Jean and Scherrie were excellent lead singers. And the HITS were a welcomed addition to my Motown collection.

[@step3892]

Scherrie was never a lead. When Jean left, it became an ENSEMBLE act. Mary, Sherrie, and Susaye sang EVENLY on all lps and on TV as well..

[@michaelrochester48]

Jean Terrell was a truly Great singer

[@lillianmunster4734]

I Agree with Ya 💯🥰

[@roycobb8268]

Yes she was. What a beautiful voice, and it stood out. She stood out!

[@antondoesbolton]

Berry and Motown HUGELY undersold the Supremes after Ms Ross left they became a stunning vocal group and was my favourite period of their success it's time Motown dud some 're releases on their albums superb x

[@bufb]

My favorite Supremes Era was 70s. Glamorous outfits and great singers favorite Supreme song Touch

[@johnmason5574]

Thank you for doing this, I loved the Supremes, I've been a fan for 50 years. You did a great job with the '70's Supremes, I don't think most people remember them. I have all those albums and CDs. Keep doing what you're doing. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks for displaying "Supremes A-Go-G0" an album I bought in 1966 for $3.99.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I just got that album a year ago, it wasn't in great condition but it still plays, the record shop just gave it to me for free :)

[@k.n.carter8089]

This was absolutely wonderful! I'm amazed at how well you captured the 70s Supremes history. Bravo! "Bad Weather" and "He's My Man" are probably my favorites from this Era. Rest In Peace to our Supreme Queen, Miss Mary Wilson!

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thank you , I'm so glad so many liked my tribute, I didn't think I would get any responses or views.

[@k.n.carter8089]

@@popmusiclovers7821 Thank you for posting!

[@fundacioncimas1066]

@@popmusiclovers7821 your did a very good homage. I also like "Bad Weather" very much. It is my favorite Supremes song.

[@tat2dluvboy]

I love ALL The Supremes, but Jean Terrell is my favourite. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@mannymontgomery9807]

Wow Great review! That Greatest Hits and Rare Classics" set was my intro to the group too!! The 70s Supremes didn't have the noteriety of the Diana Ross days, but these ladies did some excellent work during those years!!

[@santurcedc]

Thank you for posting this. I am 65 years old and I grew up listening to all the artists you mentioned. My entire family listened to the Supremes and later Diana Ross & the Supremes. The Band of Gold was a big hit for Freda Payne in 1970. I was in the 9th grade graduating from Whitted Junior High School in Durham, North Carolina in 1970.

[@ValizanMan]

The night Jean Terrell debuted, Berry Gordy told Mary Wilson he 'washed his hands' of the group because he wanted Jean fired before she started. After that, he offered NO support to the group. And despite him, the group kept scoring on the charts, even if not at the top.

[@malcolmwhillock6733]

One major comment that needs correcting: Mary NEVER owned the name 'The Supremes'. All she was ever awarded (by Motown after a lengthy and expensive court case) was fifty percent of one third of the name. After this happened, she decided to quit the group. Her final performance (as a Supreme) was on 12th June 1977 in London at the Theatre Royal. I was there. Mary then sold her entire share of the trademark to Motown. Then she tried to tour using the trademark and Motown took her to court for infringement. She lost the case and it cost her a lot of money. To this date, Scherrie (introduced to the group through LAMONT DOZIER) still fronts former ladies of The Supremes (with Susaye and Joyce Vincent beside her) and as the Queen Supreme Miss Ross puts it: 'This group is authentically keeping the legacy alive". It's great that someone has taken the time to make this very informative video. Thank you.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thanks for watching, and for clarifying Mary's stake in the group, so happy so many love this fabulous era.

[@juneandrus2840]

She Did Tour As Mary Wilson Of The Supremes..

[@ronperez5517]

Thank you , for the memories, I have been a fan of the 70's Supremes. Your doing an awesome job on your channel.

[@B4inSF]

Totally agree with you about the 1975 album THE SUPREMES! It's like listening to a GREATEST HITS album!

[@kentallen3857]

Thank you for this vblog. The Supremes 70's music was phenomenal. "Right On" is a classic along with the duet album with the Four Tops. Live in Japan is a rare find. Spotify has a large playlist of the. Suprenes catalog. Thank you once again for exposing this treasured singing group.

[@moontheloon5]

Always been a fan of the 70's Supremes...Jean Terrell and Scherrie Payne were outstanding. Mary Wilson's 2nd. bio, "Supreme Faith" gives in-depth details on the 1970's Supremes...a must-read. Also, Joyce Vincent was an original member of Tony Orlando and Dawn. Thank you so much for this excellent vid! 😃👍💛🔥

[@robertbest4751]

Such passion.

[@MrPeclo]

Diana Ross ⭐ Jean Terrell ⭐

[@ptrachev]

You forgot to mention the albums that Mary, Jean & Cindy 70s Supremes lineup did with the Four Tops “The Magnificent Seven” “The Return Of The Magnificent Seven” and “Dynamite” They had a huge hit with “River Deep Mountain High” which charted higher than the Ike & Tina version

[@michaelrochester48]

Actually “River deep Mountain high” by them was the highest charting version of the song ever, kicking the butt of Tina Turner’s 1966 version

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I realized I had left out those two albums as I was editing the video, I was going to add them in, but my video was already way too long. Maybe I'll make a part two ;)

[@ptrachev]

@@popmusiclovers7821 No worries, but if you decide to, remember for accuracy’s sake, they did 3 albums with the Four Tops, not two 1 - Magnificent Seven 2 - Return Of The Magnificent Seven 3 - Dynamite

[@markb1168]

You gotta have love in your heart on Dynamite

[@divaenvy]

@@ptrachev wow... I don't remember the third album...Dynamite. Will check it out.

[@SWDetboy]

This was nice.. Mary Wilson & The 70s Supremes had 6 more gold million selling singles. They were always relevant & even a head of the times in Popular Music. R.I.H. "QUEEN SUPREME,, LADY SUPREME, Mary Wilson....

[@fertusherring3476]

They were as popular as ever, but, according to Billboard's "Top Pop Singles" (1955-12002), none of the '70s songs were RIAA-certified gold singles. Doesn't matter to me: I can sing Nathan Jones backwards and forwards (and have been able to do that since 1972!!) or Floy Joy, or Stoned Loved, or Bad Weather, or ANY of those singles I have most of their albums up until they disbanded (There are SOME benefits to being 70! And that's one of 'em: being around and young back in the 60s and 70s and having all these records!)

[@SWDetboy]

@@fertusherring3476 Your right.. But Motown did not register with the RIAA until the middle 1970s, they had their own dept with sales, they didn't want to report publicly sales, they handed out their own gold records to their artists. The RIAA only certified a handful of Supremes gold records in the middle 1970s because that's when Motown signed with them, and Motown only reported so much to them at that time & the public. When Mary Wilson & Diana Ross got their gold records from the 60s era from the RIAA, it was in the middle 1970s. they received a total of 23 gold records from Motown..

[@fertusherring3476]

@@SWDetboy Interesting. I trust what you say, although it's odd why they did this: a (Supremes) album received RIAA certification (Gold) much earlier, in 1968. Then the "TCB" album with the Supremes and the Temptations was RIAA certified gold. You think that, perhaps, Gordy kept the singles (45s) division reporting separate from the albums??

[@maramac42]

I'm in the UK. So glad to hear you talk about the brilliant Bad Weather which I would place in my all-time top 10 records. I absolutely loved it! This is a great channel.

[@neonight6961]

This was wonderful! Thank you for repping the 70's Supremes. It wasn't something I knew about initially either, that they had continued without Diana Ross but it has since become my favourite period of The Supremes. No disrespect to Ms. Ross, but to me, The Supremes were always most interesting when you could hear them as a group. I think a lot of that was lost in those last albums as Diana Ross & The Supremes. I'm also glad you showed some love for their 75 self-titled album. Despite being a bit of a grab-bag, it's also one of my favourites and as I recall, one of Mary Wilson's too. May she rest in peace.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I loved hearing all of them sing too, it's much more interesting then a lead singer and two back ups. I just love that 1975 album :)

[@hamishcummings1728]

RIP Mary my favourite and special supremès

[@nycp1969]

Nice review of the 70s Supremes. The group had a lot of great songs and an interesting history from 1970 to 1977. Jean Terrell is my second favorite Supreme (Diana, of course, is my favorite.) She has the sweet, flirtatious sound that Diana had so she was perfectly adept at continuing the music in that vein. Sherrie is a very talented singer and I enjoy the many disco songs on those albums. She was the perfect singer for that very deliberate transition. It's a shame the group didn't have more success in the 70s. They did all the right things, in my opinion. As for Return to Love, Diana noted on Oprah the Sherrie and Lynda were real Supremes with a history with the group, putting to rest criticism to the contrary. The three ladies, although disappointed that the tour was canceled, had a wonderful experience with each other.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I forgot to mention that I saw that tour in Montreal just before it was cancelled, I loved it. I would have like to have heard some of the 1970's repertoire but with Diana it was doubtful that would happen.

[@nycp1969]

@@popmusiclovers7821 I saw the last show of the tour in New York (it's on YT.) Sherrie sang Stoned Love and Lynda sang Up the Ladder to the Roof. Really, anything more than that would have made for a very uncommercial show. Those are the most recognizable 70s Supremes songs.

[@DavidLPike]

I have all 8 lp' s, and the two hip o select book form CD sets. There's also a 70's Supremes Anthology 2 CD set. The pink and purple lp you said was pulled, is a live CD from a concert in Japan.

[@Norwayson]

Great presentation!

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thanks :)

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Good review. The 70s Supremes were more consistent hit makers on the UK charts than the original DMF line up. Stoned Love was their biggest UK hit reaching No3 on the official UK Singles chart. Nathan Jones was recorded by Bananarama and released as a single as a cheeky nod to the fact that if it charted they would overtake the Supremes in number of UK chart hits. You missed the 3 albums the Supremes recorded with the Four Tops. Berry Gordy undermined the career of the 70s Supremes in favour of Miss Ross. They were starved of any aggressive promotion by Motown. In the UK 1974 saw the rise of The Three Degrees who replaced them as the most bankable girl group as far as chart success, TV and concert appearances- The Three Degrees were EVERYWHERE. When the relaunched Supremes were debuted in 1975 their career failed to catch fire, singles ignored by UK BBC Radio 1 and few TV appearances scuppered their chances sadly. Thankfully they recorded so much great music that we have forever!

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thanks. I thought Stoned Love was number 1 in the UK? I realized I left out the Duets albums as I was editing the video, I thought of adding them in but my video was already too long and I thought nobody would watch. I'm not familiar with The Three Degress I'll have to check them out.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

@@popmusiclovers7821 Thanks for the reply! The Supremes only had 1 UK No1- Baby Love- the first ever by a girl group. Almost 10 years to the day The Three Degrees would become only the 2nd girl group to hit top spot reaching No1 with When Will I See You Again? (US Billboard No2). They were signed to Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International Label for a couple of years. They were far more successful in the UK & Japan that back home in the US.

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

Well done, i enjoyed this.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thank you , I'm so happy so many enjoyed it, I didn't think anybody would watch :)

[@vanndelaine7207]

You should listen to “There’s a place for us/Somewhere” from the Supremes live in Japan. Jean Terrell is amazing on this beautiful song. She is one of the most incredible singers that I have ever heard!

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that album..

[@daleparker4355]

The 1970 Supremes are Beautiful and Amazing Singer's I have lots of there Music Diana Ross and The Supremes and lots of 70s Supremes albums I'm hoping to find more albums Diana Ross and The Supremes, and the 70s Supremes...love the Supremes for ever.

[@daleparker4355]

Hello from Saint John New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@cub1955]

The album Touch was released 1971

[@anthonypatterson6619]

Thank you for posting. The Supremes with Jean Terrell actually recorded 9 albums. 1) "Promises Kept" which was shelved and never released until the production of "The Jean Terrell Years" that you referenced. She and the Supremes did three great albums with the 4Tops 1) "The Magnificent 7" which included a release River Deep Mountain High that is OUTSTANDING; 2) "The Return of the Magnificent 7" and 3) "Dynamite" these albums are treasures and Levi Stubbs and Jean did some great duets.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

I knew about the 4 tops album, but not the one that was shelved, cool!

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

The 70s Supremes are actually my favorite. I love the "iconic" 60s songs but the 70s group had a whole different vibe...a more Grown Folk vibe.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Agree, a shame so much of it is forgotten.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

@@popmusiclovers7821 Yes it is. Their last concert alone is a Master's Class in Showbiz!

[@thebix100]

Great review, and right on the mark! They also did 3 albums with the 4 Tops. Thankyou

[@CarolPowerInnerChildSongs]

Great commentary. I’m looking forward to discovering The Supremes post Diana. Thank you so much👍🏼

[@michaelrochester48]

Nathan Jones was the only single by the Supremes in which all three lead singers were singing instead of the traditional lead singer/background singers

[@popmusiclovers7821]

and the song that started it all for me. It will always be one of my favorites :)

[@Bananadiva1]

Wonderful to see others who love the phenomenal 70s Supremes. I discovered Nathan Jones from the Bananarama album too. Are you aware of the songs recorded for the unreleased Promises Kept LP? The tracks that were recorded for this album were phenomenal. Heaven knows why Motown scrapped the album's release. I put the tracks together as a playlist on my channel here.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Love hearing that someone else discovered them the same way :) I have the Jean Terrell Years set which has 13 of the tracks from that shelved album, a few other tracks appear on an Anthology.

[@theronedawson3236]

It was one of the best album by than. I was 15 when I bought that album. Yes Bad Weather was good. Once again Barry did not promote the Supremes he was interested in Diana.

[@Maatization]

You could promote that doesn't make the public buy...stop making Diana responsible for other peoples failures...when Diana left she took the glamour, mystique and versatility with her...i didn't give the Supremes without her a second look..

[@theronedawson3236]

@@Maatization Well it is my opinion and it is not going to change. Just like your opinion is not going to change.

[@bayouboy8744]

I thought it was very interesting back in the day when Diana Ross left the Supremes and then the new supreme racked up a substantial number of Gold Records. Up the ladder to the roof, f l o y Joy, I'm going to let my heart do the walking, Stoned Love Etc. I like Diana Ross I think she was the most commercial sounding the original Three but I wonder if she felt like she was not that big of a deal if she was so easily replaced and the group carried on

[@MsTexas73]

The Floy Joy, High Energy, and Mary, Scherrie, Susaye albums are my three FAVORITE Supremes albums period. Also, the Three Degrees 1979 album, 3D, was also inspired by the Mary, Scherrie, Susaye album cover. 🤗💜💫✨

[@stage7]

@Pop Music Lovers I LOVE ThIS! And am IMMENSELY interested in ALL of THE 70'S SUPREMES material, and would love for you to do some Extensive reviewing of their MUSIC so we can hear more and get your reaction and feedback on it! As Well, Mary Wilson has just released her first album on Motown along with some bonus tracks, and I would like to see THAT covered as well. She was DYNAMIC and STRONG in voice! And SUPREME! Please, if you will, Favor us with more of this instead of the usual Supremes stuff. There's sooo much more. And........."Nathan Jones" is one of my FAVORITES, as well as the 'BAD "BAD WEATHER"!!!! INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for all of this! C. J.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Thanks for Watching, glad so many love the less known era :)

[@TahariBlue]

In truth the 70's Supremes were far stronger than the original Supremes, and that is the reason why Berry Gordy stop promoting them because it became a conflict of interest with Diana's career, because immediately The Supremes continued to get hits with the amazing Jean Terrell, while Diana's career stalled. This was also mentioned in the broadway Motown play, the new Supremes were an upgrade of beauty and talent, and if Berry and Motown would have put the same energy, monies, and promotion, behind any group of 70's Supremes, I believe the 70's Supremes would have surpassed the original group, because they were far more talented, versatile and visually pleasing

[@MsTexas73]

Also, part of the problem early in Diana’s solo career was all of the show tunes and covers Berry kept wanting g her to sing, instead of promoting the original songs. A lot of the GOOD songs on her early solo albums are the album cuts.

[@ronaldwalker492]

Jean was awesome !

[@LJAllen1000]

The album with the two supposed signatures of Kaaren Ragland and Karen Jackson was released in the UK with a different cover, just three sets of red lips, and three silver mics on a black background. This album was heavily promoted and went to number one on the UK album charts providing an ideal opportunity for live appearances, so Karen and Kaaren were drafted in by Mary. I saw Mary, Karen and Kaaren at The London Palladium where they appeared at a sellout house. They wore the black velvet heavily beaded dresses worn by Diana, Mary and Cindy at Dianas' farewell concert in Las Vegas on January 14, 1970. The show was great as well as many of the hits they sang much of the later material record by the final lineup. I have followed The Supremes since they first came to the Uk in 1964 and saw each different lineup all the way through to their final performance, then Mary as a solo artist, the last time I saw her was at The Cavern Club Liverpool June 2017. I had the pleasure of meeting her several times, she was always gracious and charming. She is sadly missed. Loved the video thanks so much.

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Lucky you to see such a great part of The Supreme history.

[@nycp1969]

Great information. I met Mary once and she was incredibly kind and warm. The "two Karens" loom large in Mary's solo history. I think she sang with them for a long time and I think she fell out with them at some point and sued them for using the Supremes name. Not sure about this, tho.

[@nathanjohan4224]

Nathan Jones is an awesome song but it was released in 1971 along with the album, "Touch". Enjoyed your review.

[@ronbooiman7906]

Just rematched your video again. The Supremes album with Mary holding flowers and Cindy leaning on her knees was to hide Mary’s pregnancy

[@JD_ATX]

While on vacation and staying at the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami in 1968, Shelley Burger -- who at the time was the manager for both the Temptations and Supremes -- took in a live show of Ernie Terrell & The Heavyweights. Ernie's sister, Jean was the lead singer. Burger was impressed and contacted Barry Gordy who checked out the group the following night. Gordy met with Jean after the show and offered her a 5-year contract on the spot. For the first 2 years of her contract, Motown had her recording various songs trying to find the right "sound" for her. After plans fell threw to bring in Syreeta Wright, then married to Stevie Wonder, as the new Supremes lead singer, Gordy had Jean join the group.

[@fundacioncimas1066]

Oh... you forgot to mention their work with the Four Tops. Motown released three albums, which were not as successful as their LPs with The Temptations, but they include some wonderful duets, starting with he #1 hit "River Deep, Mountain High".

[@popmusiclovers7821]

Maybe I'll do a part two ;)

[@mjc5509]

There is a SUPREMES LIVE IN JAPAN album as well ..available on hip o select ..but rare

[@step3892]

Thank you for a nice job! You provide a heartfelt, easily understood entry into the Supreme's history, post Diana Ross. I've closely followed the group for decades and its cool that you personally delved into them at this point in your life. An observation: The Bananarama part of your vid was over two minutes long and distracting from the main topic. I actually started to wonder if the wrong video was posted. It feels like you personally wanted to give air time to Bananarama -and did so by linking it to how you became interested in the Supremes. A sentence or two about Bananarama re-recording Nathan Jones would have achieved the latter. A nice job by you, nonetheless! So, many thanks!

[@j.moreno5297]

Very interesting. I was a big Supremes fan in the 60's and was upset when Diana Ross left. I did like "Up the Ladder to the Roof" a lot but kind of lost interest after that. Not really their fault , though. I lost interest in a lot of things back in the 70's. Thanks to your video I'm going to check out all that I missed!

[@youyong28]

Actually, "Nathan Jones" is sung in unison by all three women, with Jean coming in at the very end. Jean Terrell is the sister of boxer Ernie Terrell. There's a demo of Cindy Birdsong singing lead on "High Energy" on KZbin. The cover to the greatest hits album you showed toward the end was used on a c.d. called "The Supremes Live in Japan", issued about a dozen years or so ago.

[@robertobrenes4018]

GREAT VIDEO!! But what do think about Sherrie and Susaye PARTNERS album?

[@MsTexas73]

I like the Partners album. Scherrie and Susaye weren’t treated fairly by the company. The marketing was poor.

[@ronbooiman7906]

Cindy left and Susaye came in because Mary’s husband was not a nice person and was now managing the Supremes. Cindy was a trooper and came back after the Supremes officially folded because there were still contracted Supremes dates in Chile and Argentina. Karen & Karen came in be with Mary after all the official Supreme concert dates where fulfilled. I believe Mary added Karen & Karen to her act because she lacked confidence on the stage as a solo artist. This was a bridge to build her solo career. Mary is missed everyday 🙏🏼

[@kenyester5988]

Oh yes I love Jean Mary Cindy Linda Sherry and suicide they were great yes they were I miss them

[@MsTexas73]

The 70s Supremes should have been MUCH more successful and memorable than they are. Their sound (no matter the lineup) was outstanding, and they had multiple jams and gems. Bangers on every album. I remember those songs on the last two albums getting much airplay. And there were songs that SHOULD have been singles and weren’t. 💜💫✨🤌🏾🔥

[@michaelnevada1597]

I like I'm gonna let my heart do the walking

[@applepie2924]

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[@divaenvy]

Great info. Yes, I remember... and I think I still have.... all those albums. You didn't mention "Don't Let the Teardrop Bother You", which was a great solo ballad for Mary. And the two Magnificent 7 albums with the Four Tops. I thought "River Deep, Mountain High" was a hit for them from the first Magnificent 7...???

[@divaenvy]

Just reading the other comments.... already addressed the Magnificent 7 questions.

[@Ineedpeace215]

You're very lucky to have such a treasure. I'm very curious about Mary's death, it seemed so sudden. I'm wondering if she died shortly after getting a covid shot. I would have liked to see Diana's reaction when she heard the news.

[@071oakland]

Very accurate.. And a very good review. I followed every word. You gay facts. I know cuz I've been with the Supreme since the 60s on through when they did the last album... I just wish Diana and Mary could have put their differences aside and gave the fans One More tour. I was told Cindy could have even been involved if the $ what's right..

[@turntableone4356]

I always wanted to know who went into The Supremes dressing room and stole their gowns but a lady in France saw one of their gowns at a thrift store a few yrs. back. The gowns were stolen in the 70s and then pops up in the thrift around 2018.

[@marksummers1700]

sherri payne's sister is freda payne... sang the great pop song, "band of gold...."

[@jasonlindsey9946]

They did just fine without Diana. As long as Florence and Mary were aboard!!

[@dddddadadad1796]

Wait! The supremes made music in the 70’s?!?!?! Like..... who was singing the lead after MISS DIANA ROSS left the group? WHY did they even try to continue without a star lead singer?!

[@JAGreen-lj9zi]

Supreme brand continue Mary Wilson who started with the supreme generally stay throughout just about the whole supreme brand they were just several replacement of lead singer or replacement of another side singer but Mary kept the group up and she would recommend a lead singer sometimes she will sing leave but she was more comfortable with somebody else being in front but they had a lot of hits in the '70s particularly the early seventies just as many as the original group you should look up and Google The Supremes music hits from the '70s

[@dddddadadad1796]

@@JAGreen-lj9zi Mary WHO?

[@step3892]

You should add text to correct the error that Scherrie was the new lead singer after Jean left. Only Diana and Jean were actual leads of the Supremes. When Jean left, Mary created an ensemble act without an appointed lead. She and other members very equally shared leads. This fact is also noted in Mary's second book.

[@elwoodgibson6598]

I could not divorce myself from The original Supremes (especially Diana Ross) It wasn't the same group even though the name was the same. I liked one of their songs (Nathan Jones) but they didn't capture the glamour (lead by Diana Ross). No one really Defined the group after a Diana left. They just all sang together, and worked the group like a 9-5. None of their voices really stood out unless Jean Terrell was leading. And I never understood why Mary Wilson being in the group so long didn't even speak up or used her clout finally, to do solos. I later sadly heard her singing voice on KZbin, and she had a gritty and husky voice that had no definitive sound.

[@step3892]

There were only two officially appointed full leads of the Supremes: Diana Ross and Jean Terrell, both selected by Berry Gordy. When Jean left, it was a major blow to the group, and Motown abruptly ceased record production on them for over a year. Meanwhile Mary worked to restaff and reinvent the group as an ensemble act. She very evenly shared leads with Scherrie (and later Susaye) on all lps and performances. Scherrie was never an appointed third lead...there never was a third lead. Also, with Jean's departure, the "unique Supremes" lead vocal sound projected by her and Diana was gone and the group sounded much more commonplace.

[@andrewstewart642]

The Supremes lost their sparkle after Ms. Ross left the group!

[@tubeyouuser]

Bye troll

[@dredavison2575]

No, Motown just did not promote them properly as they did Diana

[@k.n.carter8089]

You lost your sparkle when you wrote your tired comment.

[@theronedawson3236]

@@dredavison2575 That is so true. Barry focus more of his attention to Diana.

[@nickydalto9527]

You are mistaken.period.

[@andrewstewart642]

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