Interview with Mary Wilson

[@nwadoug]

I've had the PLEASURE of twice meeting Mary Wilson. A class act. She's the perfect "musical ambassador."

[@Vincent50]

You know, its amazing to see how Mary continued on throughout the years after she left the Supremes. None of us, not even Mary knew what her destiny would be, only God. Mary has taught many of us that regardless of the circumstance in our life, we can continue on if we continue to believe and work hard. No she's not a superstar per say like Diana Ross but what she represents for blacks, America, and the Motown sound is simply awesome. Way to go Mary.

[@DetroitLives313]

Mary is beautiful, intelligent and talented. I am very proud of her.

[@SWDetboy]

Beautiful Lady, she gives the best concerts.. nice interview of "The LADY SUPREME"

[@williamlombardino297]

She's still giving concerts? I thought she retired when Diana left in 1970.

[@DetroitLives313]

Beautiful, talent and smart Mary Wilson. Love You!

[@TWTR4EVER]

Ms. Mary Wilson is not only an "appointed" Cultural Ambassador for the United States but the true voice of Motown today! Thank You Mary Wilson for keeping the "legacy" of The Supremes alive!

[@TWTR4EVER]

Miss Mary Wilson, thank you very much not only for taking the time to keep the memory of THE SUPREMES alive and tangible but your work as an CULTURAL AMBASSADOR surpasses all expectations, your candor and honesty shines!

[@motownmondays1892]

Mary Wilson is not only a legendary singer but and excellent ambassador for the United States. I thank God for her!

[@sammy7819]

+Motown Mondays -legendary singer WHO?

[@TWTR4EVER]

LEGENDARY into Music History is MS MARY WILSON inducted at THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME! Appointed United States "Cultural Ambassador" by the government!

[@devinsummer3022]

TWTR4EVER OMG ITS SO GOOD TO SEE PETUNIA!!!!!! IT WAS SO SAD WHEN THE WORLD FOUND OUT THAT SHE KILLED, FRIED & ATE PORKY PRIOR TO SITTING DOWN FOR THIS INTERVIEW

[@egyptprincet5058]

Devin Summer can someone please explain what Mary did to any one of you... nothjng you guys are still mad over a book she wrote 30 years ago... diana and mary had move on and our friends .. mary have a 8 million dollar network, she is doing good ... shut the hell up and move on with you life

[@cristoferchanimak]

I learn so much about Motown and its significance when I listen to Mary. With Diane they always ask her questions about her.

[@gilloera8912]

I met Mary Wilson at the now Grove in los angeles. I shook her hand and told her how great she was. This was 1975 or so. Rip Mary ❤ you!

[@DetroitLives313]

Mary is so beautiful and articulate. I love her!

[@samthesham5294]

DetroitLives313 Is that a wig she's wearing?😨

[@chillbro2275]

Yes, I would enjoy spending time talking with her. Btw, she was modest, but i'll say it, Detroit is a special place, then and now. Exceptionally bountiful with musical talent -- especially vocal. i'm from Brooklyn and saying this. Could it have been any other place besides Detroit? Nah. Not really.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Mary was always so very beautiful.

[@smoothjazzkeyz]

Mary Wilson; 100% class act

[@mizzfoxy9]

you bring back wonderful memorys,Ms Mary you got talent ,beauty,inside out,you got Class!Supremes are Forever...

[@OceanBlue82]

Nice interview. Thank you for posting.

[@DetroitLives313]

She is 1000% class!!!

[@MrFalconford]

thankyou for sharing the interview with mary wilson

[@BF6ct]

Still looking good Mary. Keep it up. :)

[@kpitt1204]

*and she was in excellent shape and voice. She found her forte in music after all these years w

[@luvhangova]

She actually said “Diana” instead of “Diane” !!! Finally

[@TheValvacious]

great interview. She is a classy lady

[@TWTR4EVER]

MS. MARY WILSON as a United States of America appointed "CULTURAL AMBASSADOR" here in Kyiv, she's representing our arts and she can't be denied! As 1 of 3 'FOUNDING MEMBERS" (Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson & Diane Ross) of the still # 1 FEMALE GROUP of all times, "THE SUPREMES" today in 2013 she's viewed & vested as "THE LIVING LEGACY" of the legendary group! She's an "AMERICAN MUSIC TREASURE" and we LOVE HER!!!!

[@mizzfoxy9]

Ms Mary Rock on!!!!

[@TheReturnOfBigBear]

The Best "Supremes" Songs Ever? Love Child & Someday We'll be Together Why?, Because No Supreme (other than Diana) sang on them!

[@raremark]

Divine Mary Wilson!

[@hamishcummings1728]

Mary is still beautìful and also nice i have met mary

[@arthurmoon960]

What is wrong with all of these people speaking badly about Mary Wilson? Mary may not be where Diana is but she has made it and is probably doing better than them. Also Mary and all of the other ladies have gone on with their lives so just go on with yours.

[@punkanellylovejoy702]

They're upset that she put dirty Diana on blast for the world to see the witch behind the image. And she could be a total witch. A totally unlikeable person

[@mizzfoxy9]

Really great...keep it up Mary,Love you..

[@MrPistolMason]

I enjoyed this interview . . . thank you for posting it. My goodness some leave such nasty comments.

[@TWTR4EVER]

MS.MARY WILSON in 2013 has emerged as the "Living Legacy" of THE SUPREMES!

[@mizzfoxy9]

Long live mary,Thank you Darling,fur die schonen Tage.......Thanks for Johnnie and Joe.....Great Songs

[@lewiscarey6984]

R.I.P.Mary!! HONEY! YOU WAS TERRIFIC!!!! 💖💖💖😇

[@geraldineduncan9212]

I love you Mary Wilson

[@dawnyoung5075]

I don't care what anyone want to say about Mary she is beautiful strong minded and very talented love you Mary what a beautiful woman every woman should learn from your Example love you always and thank you for bringing out the real life of the Supremes including Florence and Dian we just want to thank because people was so lost by not hearing about the real real truth and we just love you for that and do have a beautiful soul

[@dawnyoung5075]

And you do have a beautiful soul

[@dawnyoung5075]

My wish for you is to get the Kennedy Honors some day just like everyone else for the ledgent that you are I claim it a believe it and it will be done if Florence did not get it because she is not alive then you should Get it thank you very much

[@GGE47]

She did that at Motown whith the Boss',Berry Gordy, pushing her to the front.She was treated like dirt after Diane started screwing Boss Gordy.She just took it,but Flo became a casualty of the police state at Motown.Mary didn't want to go through that again.That's why she refused the tour,not the money.The entire film that Barbara Walters edited.That entire story is told on Mary Wilson interview 2000.

[@StaceyDMify]

Love Mary Wilson ... by far, the prettiest & sexiest of the Supremes.

[@khrisfran]

legend none the less !!! what a life !!!!! some people got the breaks, some didnt, or know how to get the breaks !!!! mary has had an amazing life after the supremes !!! god bless all the supremes !!!

[@andrewloner8294]

I love you mary😍😍😍 you a legend😁

[@TWTR4EVER]

MS, MARY WILSON (2012) LIVING LEGACY OF THE STILL # 1 FEMALE GROUP OF ALL TIMES "THE SUPREMES"

[@TWTR4EVER]

"Panic Stricken" by now is Diane Ross because she knows with all her "Funny Awards" she still shows so substance in film after LSTB & as a "solo" a dismal achievement of 6 #1 when in reality, 1 a Duet 1 a Movie Sound Track, that =4 POP Hits in 35 years (1969/2012) She's an artist that will be remembered as part of a female group! "The # 1 Female Group of all Times" "THE SUPREMES" That will be her legacy when all is said and done! FULL CIRCLE! THE SUPREMES & "NOT" Diane Ross will be the legacy!

[@terrellfloyd2398]

Bullshit...and Mary will be known as a background singer...it's Diana's voice that sold those records.

[@DetroitLives313]

Mary Wilson is one of the very few people that can represent not only herself and Motown, but the United States with such intelligence, humor and class.

[@hamishcummings1728]

Mary is still the best

[@mizzfoxy9]

My Brother told me,she was invited to appear on German TV sometime this year...I dont know ,if her schedule allowed it .She,s loved all over the world....nuff said!!!!!

[@DetroitLives313]

As gorgeous, talented and just beautiful as Mary Wilson is I have to laugh at any fool that would claim that she was jealous of anyone!!!!

[@TWTR4EVER]

MS.MARY WILSON IS TODAY IN 2012 "THE LIVING LEGACY OF THE SUPREMES"

[@cristoferchanimak]

If Mary didn't invite Diane to be a supreme "Diana Ross" wouldn't exist.

[@samthesham5294]

Cristofer Chan-Imak Bullshit! Diane knew Smokey Robinson before ahe met Mary or Florence. It WAS Diane who knew Smokey that got them an audition with Gordy who was a Friend of Berry.If not for Diane they would never had got to.audition for Motown and would have never made it out the Ghetto.

[@kateclemons5921]

SAM The SHAM Preach! It's ironic the bitterness and jealously surrounding Diana Ross. Lady Sings the Blues is a prime example of her success.

[@samthesham5294]

Kathy Jones l get so sick of people building Florence and Mary more than their actual Worth. Diane had the voice the sound look and worked hard. Not to say Florence or Mary couldn't sing but had he made either the lead the Supremes would not have crossed over and became as big. Also Diane knew Smokey long before the Primettes Supremes and Motown. She was just as important in the beginning as Florence who was asked to form a group. Diane would have made it with or without Mary and Florence. She had the drive. Which is why she lasted even after leaving Motown. Exactly Lady Sings the Blues Central Park. Both Huge.No Supremes!

[@kateclemons5921]

SAM The SHAM I agree, but Diana Ross was the choosen one and life isn't fair. I believe it was a travesty that Florence Ballard didn't continue her career. I 💗 I'm goin out of my head. That industry would eat their young to succeed.

[@SWDetboy]

Nice interview.

[@Dion_Mustard]

LEGEND

[@lpjcyngomiller5719]

How would you feel if you started a group and it became really famous and the boss would not let anyone lead but Diana who did not start the group, thus making her a super star and leaving the others to fin for themselves. Maybe if he had allowed Mary and Flow to lead sometimes maybe they could have become super stars just like Diane. All they needed was songs written for them and not just Diane. Mary has a beautiful voice I saw her inLas Vegas, she was great. If songs were written for her voice, no doubt she would have achieved the superstar status that Diane has. She seems to have done well in spite of that unfairness, but could have done so much better. Life is not always fair, but I do believe one reap what they sow, karma .

[@smoothjazzkeyz]

the epitome of elegance

[@SWDetboy]

Great interview.

[@yolandaIamloved76]

❤❤

[@DetroitLives313]

Happy Birthday Mary!!!

[@mizzfoxy9]

Mary Wilson Rules

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

Why all the hate? The Supremes were 3 people... and they all contributed... they all 3 are legends. It's so funny How some of you post as if you were there and know first hand What happened...your opinions are based on hearsay, gossip, and fairytales. I think Mary would probably... even speaking from her specific point of view know better What happened... than somebody who just read some stories and saw some movies.

[@sammy7819]

mary wilson = ORIGINAL BACKGROUND DANCER/CLAPPER OF THE WORLD #1 FEMALE GROUP..mary's the living legacy of the Background she danced in the background for 17 years. That must be some kind of record. I'll have to check and see how long Katherine Anderson danced in the background for the Marvelettes

[@yedon68]

...miss Powell must have been a nice lady..and I can see that Mary is the down to earth type...or am I wrong ?

[@GGE47]

Mary didn't want to be treated like dirt.That's why she didn't want to be a part of that reunion.Diane would have been the queen and Mary and Cindy would be peons,only allowed to come to the front with the queen's permission.It looks very much like the film that there is of RTL.That would have offended me and would have been a bigger farce than what already was.Everybody there would have seen her head swell up ten sizes larger and bood,and walked out.Mary was not stupid.She wanted some input

[@GGE47]

@TheReturnOfBigBear I don't know what you're on,but Mary and Diane were still friends until 1986 when she wrote her autobiography.She wanted it to be accurate and thought Diane could still be friends.I remember her saying that on Joan Rivers while promoting her book.She even told on herself.Diane was on Johnny Carson and told about Mary's birthday party they planned on March 6 of that year.They were still friends,but Diane didn't want her sins told.Mary was never on any crusade like you are.

[@Coco55610]

I love mary she is a class act. much respect.

[@kpitt1204]

I ain't mad at Mary, and obviously people want to see the old costumes, otherwise this exhibit would not be traveling all over the world. I find Mary to be a really down to earth and sweet person. At least that has been my experience the few times I have been in her company.

[@GGE47]

January 7,2013 article in New York Post about Diana Ross at an Itallian resturant in Beverly Hills.She had no reservations and she was to meet her daughter there.She was told to wait,because it is their policy for parties without reservations had to wait tell everyone in her party had arrived,but not Miss Ross.She is too used to be getting her way without waiting.She goes over and sits in a booth and they made her get back up and then her daughter arrives and she causes a commoyion and leaves in

[@californiabrent]

Diana Ross IS the reason the Supremes survived. Diana Ross IS the reason Mizz Wilson has a career. The Supremes owes their legacy to DIANA ROSS.

[@GGE47]

Berry did not LOVE Diana.He had women he screwed around with on the side and so did Diane.That was one of the things that was brought up by those teens that night in August of 1968.She couldn't say a thing.It was the quietest moment of that night.Berry wasn't supposed to know about him.I didn't fully understand it then,but I do now.Berry Gordy was a married man back then,but his wife seemed to be glad to get rid of him.They had a guy in every port.I'm not trying to excuse Mary of that,either.

[@DetroitLives313]

I guess that's why Mary can get bookings in every city and town in the United States today as well as 25 years ago. She is "America's Supreme"! She is a United States Cultural Ambassador. Go to New York, no go to Philadelphia and try telling them that they don't know who the legendary Mary Wilson. You'd sound like the fool that you are.

[@TWTR4EVER]

The fact that Diane Ross"abandon" THE SUPREMES in 1969 for her own self serving agenda of becoming a "solo act" she had been working on since 1966 is a fact. She's also undeniably together with MS. FLORENCE BALLARD & MS. MARY WILSON one of the founding members of the group. Her history, trajectory and deeds that were detrimental on the demise of the group is what alienates her from any respectable recognition as a group member!

[@sinash]

@TheReturnOfBigBear : WOW! That was a slice! My goodness! she is in her late 60's! I've seen much worse!!! I am NOT a Mary Wilson fan but have come to like her more ever since she seems to have FINALLY gotten over the "Diana Ross" fixation she had. I saw her at Feinsteins a couple of years back and saw someone who finally accepted "who they are" and "what they are." She seems as if she is now fully comfortable in her own skin. Good for her! ... and long life Mary!!! SING GIRL!!!

[@GGE47]

I have heard both Florence and Cindy sing with The Supremes and there was never any need to have anybody recording in their place.I was there and it sounded exactly like the records.It really irks me when people say that as if they weren't good enough to have recorded the songs.They were even better,because at least we were hearing the real thing.

[@mizzfoxy9]

she truly is a Beauty

[@SWDetboy]

That was a nice video.

[@TheReturnOfBigBear]

You Tell tham Miss Mary, Explain!, I'm Mary Wilson & I used to Clap my Hands & Dance 10 Feet Behind Diana Ross. (Way Back in the 60's)

[@goblueman]

I was lucky enough to grow up in Detroit in the 60s...by far the best singer in the Supremes was Flo Ballard...Diana Ross had the best 'commercial','radio friendly' voice.Mary was the 'Ringo' of the froup but did a lot to keep the Supreme's legacy in tact and exposed some of the more unsavory aspects of the groups history ie Berry Gordy

[@michmex220]

Why does it look like she’s being interviewed at my grammas house, or at like the waiting Area of someones wake viewing. I hate that ! Mary deserved the best !! RIP beautiful Mary Wilson, you were always a class act and my favorite supreme. ❤️🌹

[@DetroitLives313]

You got that right. That is all they are....so jealous of Mary Wilson. She is the bomb!!!!

[@dddddadadad1796]

Lmfao. I needed a good laugh

[@GGE47]

She deserved to be as one of the oriinal Supremes because she was.They always planned things together in the '60s,and that is all she wanted.Diane's head was swelled way too much to even want to listen,and pulled off the biggest blunder in Rock and Roll history.There were some big ones like Jerry Lee Lewis in the '50s,and fans weren't as forgiving back then.She was the Teacher's pet,Teacher's pet,Teacher's pet.We never could stand one of those in school.Alway's being treated with privaleges

[@craigparis3585]

REAL FANS DONT TAKE SIDES IVE HAD MANY CONVERSATIONS W/ MOTOWN ACTS AND COULD GO ON AND ON BUT REAL FANS DONT TAKE SIDES OF COURSE WE HAVE OUR OWN OPINIONS AND DISCUSS IT AMONG OUR SELVES BUT NOT PUBLIC BECAUSE RFDTS

[@TWTR4EVER]

LOL..TheReturnOfBigBear...MS MARY WILSON soon to be part of the cast of the big screen adaptation of "THE GOLDEN SHOES" together with Vivica A. Fox, Eric Roberts, Montel Williams and others! Ms. Wilson continues her growth both as a singer & artist! MARY, YOU'RE SUPREME!

[@TWTR4EVER]

MS MARY WILSON in October 2012 will be taking part off Pre-Production of The Hollywood Feature Film "THE GOLDEN SHOES" were she be starting next to VIVICA A. FOX, ERIC ROBERTS, MONTEL WILLIAMS and others. The film will be shot in location in Detroit Michigan! Dear Mary, "BREAK A LEG" :-)

[@TWTR4EVER]

@kennyfame Honestly I'm baffled! We can read, now the level of our intellect determine how we interpret what we read. Ms. Wilson, in her book (I have both, dedicated and signed by Ms. Wilson) honestly and openly refers to the trickery of Motown/Berry Gordy/Diane Ross during the recording of "Someday We'll Be Together" & "Love Child" which she corrected legally and put to rest financially and historically to the tune that she collects the royalties of those songs today!

[@TWTR4EVER]

LOL.....THE SUPREMES still today remain relevant, Diane Ross today is a "Lifetime Achievement" retiree whose accomplishments as a "solo" in the music industry are average and her accomplishments in film and TV lack lustered at best except her debut role in Lady Sings The Blues that earned her an Academy Award Nomination Best Actress that never was and a Golden Globe from the Foreign Press. Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston & Madonna have all surpassed her credentials as a "solo" IRRELEVANT TODAY!

[@marthamarvelette4565]

Poor Old Mary has become quite candid as of late. She openly admits to being largely responsible for the Fiasco at Motown 25, (33 Years Later) and to being Broke (AGAIN). The Poor Darling is now "Begging" for a Reunion Tour with Diana Ross.

[@privacym]

@TheReturnOfBigBear I really dont understand you I have looked a previous videos related to the supremes and i continuously see you Downing Mary Wilson, she is a part of history just as much as Diana Ross Florence as well; You don't have to put someone down to give someone else a compliment, calm your shit dude..

[@TheRevglk]

Why all the negative comments? She is a member of THE greatest female group EVER! after all, friend girl is almost seventy years old and she looks better than a lot of skanks half her age.

[@gilloera8912]

I heard dat!

[@edgarsoberontorchia3697]

After Sammy Davis Jr., she mentions Lena Horne (missing in the subtitles in English).

[@kpitt1204]

I saw Mary earlier this year, and age

[@californiabrent]

Mary looks like she has a great appetite too !!!

[@DetroitLives313]

He really doesn't. Even with his other made up profiles to make it look like there are others that agree with him, he has no impact! Mary is selling out shows everywhere and will be in Vegas later this month. Her new song is great and we love her. Nope, no impact at all! Thanks.

[@medusaqueen5408]

I TOTALLY AGREE....

[@Blitztunez12]

The Top 5 Groups of all time The Andrew Sisters,The Spice Girls,TLC,Destiny's Child,and SWV All of these groups have outsold the supremes! The Supremes still hold the record for most #1's for a group though

[@terrellfloyd2398]

The Supremes sold over 100 million records...get your facts str8

[@TWTR4EVER]

LOL..."pygmie"? Berry Gordy? You got that right and Diane Ross rode that "pygmie" all the way to stardom!

[@californiabrent]

A new DVD currently out of The Supremes features only Diana Ross on the cover & countless CD's with Supremes music pictures only Diana on the covers as well. What is missing are Mary, Cindy & Flo. More than likely because Ross herself sells the product & not the former handclappers. Sorry but by you under achieving Ross, you make Mary's career almost non-existant. I am sure Mary would gloat if she had all those "Funny Awards" that Legendary Diana has. Where are Mary's #1 solo hits? Yeah right.

[@sammy7819]

mary wilson is recognized as the dancing supreme

[@whatigot2say]

Mary asked the not only to bring her coffee but 12 eggs, 6 pieces of toast, a lb of bacon , 1 dozen donuts & a gallon of orange juice.

[@TWTR4EVER]

@kennyfame Correction, as FACTS ARE A STUBBORN THING "Love Child & Someday We'll Be Together" are RECORDED by Mary, Cindy & Diane in the 1970 Double Album/CD "FAREWELL" recorded live at THE FRONTIER HOTEL in Las Vegas has guaranteed Mary Wilson to continue to COLLECT THE ROYALTIES of those songs, SETTLED WITH MOTOWN/UNIVERSAL ON A COURT OF LAW! Stop The "URBNAN LEGENDS" every time those songs were performed "LIVE" to sell it to the public it was them not the Motown Studio Background singers!

[@TWTR4EVER]

LOL....californiabrent, YOU HAVE DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR, just like Diane Ross! THE SUPREMES owe their legacy to Motown Berry Gordy, to Brian & Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier next, the devoted fans of the GROUP that reacted to the THREE GIRLS they fell in love with! All Diane Ross did was to change the game on her favor with the help of her lover/boss Berry Gordy and turn the group into her personal platform for a "solo career" LOL...Diane Ross is 1 of 8 Supremes, REALITY CHECK!

[@TWTR4EVER]

kennyfame Never meant to create "drama" but facts are a stubborn thing and the truth on this "saga" It's never been on Diane Ross side, its been documented for decades, that her PR Machine works tirelessly to obscure it, yes, but THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS SURFACE!

[@mizzfoxy9]

Its sad,but true........G,day Mate

[@GGE47]

Don't act so smug.It did not fool anybody.Supremes fans had the last say and she could not deal with it.It is as simple as that.

[@employme09]

Oh by the way is the interview in the city of Kiev or Kyiv? Me thinks Kiev,,,!!!... Pronunced Ke..ev.

[@mizzfoxy9]

Thank you,and we sure are enjoying this Video...anybody in their right mind..it makes no sense to respond to the madness of the Bigass.....ha ha Hes tippin thru the Tulips...with Tiny Tim...long gone...in another Universe..lost

[@GGE47]

I don't know that Berry Gordy said that,but if he did,it shows how he was trying to intimidate Mary.Mary never tried to take on the big machine,the big police state called Motown.