The Supremes - I Hear A Symphony [Hullabaloo - 1965]

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[@edwardjackson7598]

@@falanajerido6939 Love Diana And the girls

[@420diesel]

Rest In Peace Mary Wilson Detroit Legend

[@georginahawcroft8044]

@@420diesel rest in peace Mary Wilson a truly nice lady who kept the Supremes legacy alive. United with your fellow Supreme Florence Ballard 🙏🙏🙏

[@missymarie2698]

The host here is Wayne Newton or Paul Anka? I thought this was the Lloyd Thaxton show?!

[@rhondawilson2494]

Wow thank you I'm sure that's one of their best performances ever! And one of my absolute favorite Supreme songs

[@MissVfromCali]

My mom loved The Supremes... She played their records a lot when I was growing up. My mom passed away almost 14 years ago. This song brings back such sweet memories. 😭💕

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

😢 rip, mom.

[@k.n.carter8089]

It's the background vocals from Flo and Mary that does it for me! May they rest in heavenly peace. ❤️

[@freddie3206]

K.N. Carter, Me too.❤💜💙💛🧡

[@leewilson5746]

Definitely so. We are on the same page. I feel that way about most of their big hits. Flo and Mary's vocals are just angelic. Cindys vocals go well with Diana and Mary's. But Flo had a tone that was unmatched.

[@lillianmunster4734]

AMEN

[@josephdavis3686]

Truth be told they sound like song birds flawless beauty

[@lillianmunster4734]

@@leewilson5746 Yessss ⭐❤️❤️🌹🌹⭐I Agree 💯

[@JeffreyCollins-g7b]

Diana was in full compliment with Flo and Mary while commanding the lead vocals. Flawless-they were the Best! 👍😍😊

[@walterkazban1819]

These women were great in MOTOWN to this day 2024 their music is better than todays music❤😊

[@PaulGruendlerBeau]

Just. Wow. No lip-synching, no Autotune. The real, heartfelt deal.

[@Maria-rs9sd]

This was in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement and these classy ladies said loud and clear - We Belong Here! And they did it with style, sophistication, and elegance.

[@דליההרצברג]

That's right!

[@PaulManzi-gy6kc]

Miss Ross, if you are reading this thank you, you dont know it but you've gotten me through so many bad times with your uplifting voices. You're voice literally got me out of the crib and into the world, fearless. Now I'm 60 and you're still here, I, we love you..thank you.

[@supremes1964]

Florence looks so happy here ......smiling while sing .......them high notes at the end! LOVE HER!!!!

[@papapabs175]

Check out Stop in the name of love, she is gorgeous

[@1mikefrost]

Yes

[@dennydoodles]

love how you can hear Flo..

[@gianmatt1930]

In this video, Diana is 21, Mary is 21, and Florence is 22. Amazing.

[@tcp2904]

RIP MARY WILSON! This was your favorite Supreme song!

[@hughdixon752]

How lucky are we that we know this music.

[@leewilson4437]

I just love Flo and Marys vocals together. Its so "angelic".

[@henry-bo3np]

Diana Ross is the one singing here, BTW 🙂

[@freddie3206]

Lee Wilson, They all looked so happy at the end. Too bad Diane had to F....... ruin it for Flo and Mary.

[@freddie3206]

@@henry-bo3np Who cares about her.😞😞👎👎👎🖕🖕🖕

[@henry-bo3np]

@@freddie3206, (1) Diana Ross did not "ruin" anything. Barry Gordy made the 100% correct business decision to make Diana Ross the lead singer of the Supremes. The results speak for themselves. (2) The only reason why any of us know about Mary and Flo is because of their association with Diana Ross

[@freddie3206]

@@henry-bo3np Hello Henry! They started out as a group. The Supremes. Not just one, Diane Ross. Had it not been for Flo and Mary Diane would still be living in the projects. Lick me!

[@truthispresent1002]

Diana voice is not a power house but her voice is so sweet and crystal clear. one of a kind voice. Beautiful!

[@cloudydaez]

monica bella you hear her voice you know it’s Diana no mistake

[@moodyteresa52]

One of the most beautiful voices Diana Ross!!!!!

[@sjh9173]

One of the biggest selling voices of all time and Motown's most successful act.

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

@@sjh9173 Flo voice is Beautiful and powerful watch how she close the sing make make Daina sound like she is winning

[@georginahawcroft8044]

I can always hear Florence Ballard over Diana Ross's Florence Ballard was a much better singer than Diana Ross.

[@jdub8419]

Very strong live performance. I love diana singing lead but Flo"s voice is so strong. The harmony sounds great.

[@zedmak]

Crisp sound.. that is crazy considering the technology back then…

[@mattheww239]

@@zedmak great point. Their voices don’t sound aged at all.

[@tellysehampton3790]

Like swv

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Who keeps chopping those onions? The No.1 girl group of all time, what a performance, a kid when they had their heyday, never fully appreciated their greatness until I was alittle older and understood what they were singing about, once in a lifetime, a blessed witness, RIP Flo, Mary forever Supremes..

[@karrenpopovics2780]

How innocent music was in the 60's. I listened to it in nursing school...I still love Diana Ross and her wonderful back up harmonies💝

[@jacquelinelowery5589]

OMG, the background melody was beautiful!

[@rayramos2240]

I GOT GOOSEBUMPS ..THEY WERE THE BEST ..

[@pauldixon5906]

Wow!! The power in Flo’s voice at the end!! Beautiful and powerful!!

[@davebrown9714]

I TOTALLY agree with you on that Paul 👍🏾👍🏾

[@freddie3206]

Paul Dixon, Yes Flo had a powerful voice and I am sure Ross was pissed at the end when Flo drowned her voice out with Symphonyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

[@lillianmunster4734]

@@freddie3206 I think Florence's voice was Great and her smile was just awesome

[@jobucats2166]

@@freddie3206 I feel pretty sure Diana Ross was not pissed at all. She probably was happy that this performance allowed for the background vocals to be brought forward. All of the ladies were very talented and their voices complemented each other in their roles.

[@leewilson4437]

This rendition is really top notch. Flo and Mary's voice are so pure and harmonious. I can hear their vocals individually yet blended in a beautiful sound with Diana's leads.

[@terrellstaley4001]

This is why the Supremes are my absolute favorite group of all time, Florence made that note soar at the end of the song, just amazing

[@terrellstaley4001]

Yes she did, her voice is beautiful!

[@reealitychick]

Yvonne glad you see and hear that too...

[@chrisdurant4627]

Great song,, look at her body luange age,,, interesting,,,

[@wastedtime9719]

Idk if I can say that they're my favorite, but they're definitely up there. I love these ladies!

[@dennydoodles]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FABULOUS VOICE!

[@jamesvise2099]

These ladies were nothing but class. They were apart of that MOTOWN goldmine that Barry Gordy discovered in Detroit. There will never be anything like it again. Like Otis of the Temps, Duke Of the Tops. Diana is the only Supreme still left on this earth. RIP Mary & Flo.

[@AtlantaGymFan]

So much better than anything played today!

[@alecroskell8998]

Absolutely!

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Brock White Yes indeed. Despite all the great music venues in contemporary Las Vegas there is nothing to even come close to this incomparable group. And yet, such an easy formula: incredible talent, charm, elegance, and matching level of production support.

[@jakemiles1427]

You do know this was considered bubble gum pop garbage back then right? Just because a song is old doesn't make it great.

[@robertbeatty9563]

@@jakemiles1427 really this music is timeless unlike the rap garbage you listen to today

[@jakemiles1427]

@@robertbeatty9563 it's was considered bubble gum garbage and it was simplistic bubble gum pop. There are many rap song that are more substantive, well-written and meaning. Just because a song is old doesn't mean it was great. Aretha Franklin was considered real music back then but the supremes was a bubble gum pop group.

[@roseyc.5846]

They can never,ever be duplicated..LOVE THEM!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dianebarnaby-watler6877]

Song Birds. So much class. Their voices are no words to describe. Such great talent. I am listening to them sing, and chills. WOW. Thanks to the writers of yester year, and the great singers as well. We look back and see these moments captured to enjoy them today. What a blessing. to be able to enjoy, and see how wonderful the music was back then, and how classy folks were.

[@barbaraobach]

The group , the orchestra, so amazing

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

Hullabaloo, Shindig, American Bandstand, Soul Train. It's all gone except for videos and memories. This from a white Milwaukee girl raised across the lake from Detroit and Motown. 45s, albums, AM radio. That time can never be repeated.

[@franksamaroo5958]

She was so beautiful...just like her voice...still the greatest

[@davidscheck682]

Diana on lead was the right choice. Her voice is possessed a certain urgency and vulnerability with these velvet undertones...just gorgeous!!

[@davidgoveia8613]

I Love how Poised Diana is as she walks forward at 1.43

[@TheRelger]

Right? I love her voice. Plus she’s gorgeous! X Factor!

[@Gatsbyesque]

@@davidgoveia8613Star move.

[@2002mrkellz]

Gotta disagree. Her voice had no soul

[@JeffreyCollins-g7b]

@@2002mrkellz I’m confused! Do you agree that the performance was good- or because it lacked “soul” (IYO) you don’t agree that the performance was good? Also- “soul” is subjective- so I respect your feelings that her performance lacked “soul”! But when has Diana Ross ever been identified as a “soul” singer?! 🤷‍♂️

[@georginahawcroft8044]

Wow Florence Ballard belted that last note she was a fantastic singer and Mary Wilson United now together. The 2 true Supremes founder and co founder.

[@petepatel6197]

This truly rocks. A blast from the genuine past

[@kre-8-tivediting906]

Yes the girls were definitely at their best here vocally. But can we please give some acknowledgement to the masterpiece of songwriting by Holland-Dozier-Holland? There are no words to describe how beautiful this song is. So many warm memories attached to each note and each lyric! Diana Flo & Mary were up to the challenge of delivering this exquisite piece of music.

[@henry-bo3np]

Diana Ross has the perfect popular music voice. She is without a doubt one of the greatest popular music performers of the 20th Century

[@mattgonzalez541]

Mehh

[@SEVINN567]

CRISP AND VERY LYRICAL

[@dachille1]

Wow that last note from Florence is virtually operatic. She had a beautiful voice.

[@reealitychick]

DANIEL YES~~~~ and it was GOLD....

[@WakandaBabe]

Mary and Florence just made this song...the backup vocals are amazing. My favorite Supreme song. And you're right...Florence had the best range! RIP

[@dantedkingofficial]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL VOICE!!!

[@brkitdwn]

@jose miranda Absolute nonsense. You obviously don't read for a hobby!

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

Flo singing an back ground clear had the better voice for that song listen

[@normangoldblatt529]

This is fabulous! There’s no disputing Diana Ross was THE voice of The Supremes! Diana’s star quality has continued to entertain us for 50+ yrs!

[@johndean4765]

Norman Gold yes Diana had a great voice but acted like a spoilt diva and could be very unpleasant to the other Supremes .Call me Miss Ross comes to mind.

[@davidgoveia8613]

ThankU........no disputing Berry did the Right Thing

[@carlito45two]

You have to be crazy to look at this listen to these songs another unparalleled success, and then say Diana Ross is not the perfect choice. I'm astounded that people say that. I think this one is my favorite one by The Supremes

[@baibeej6391]

60 plus years. Shes still going

[@jeremynv89523]

​@carlito45two maybe you're both right. Diana was the right choice because she had the most commercial voice. (It didn't come easily; she was terrible circa 1960.) By the same token, the background singers excelled in their own right and were just as important to the group as she was.

[@slimtee2]

When I was kid in the 70s, I remember my parents playing the Supremes records all the time... This song always seemed special to me.

[@GULFSTREADREAM]

Absolutely gorgeous in every way!

[@bruceezzell8992]

this is the song that introduced me to The Supremes! I was only 5!!!! Such a class act

[@rowenaburke4689]

Listening to Florence in the background on that ending note. Omg. She had pose and certainly had a big voice. The background voices made this song as well as 'Stop on the Nane of Love'. 1960's Supremes !!

[@cireewol]

As you get older and you look back on life, you start to realize that certain things were beyond your control - certain things God designed and orchestrated! These three ladies were sent from God, at the right time, to bring us all together!

[@johndean4765]

Eric Lowe sorry to disappoint but as no-one has ever seen God and God has never physically saved any one from being murdered or terminal illness then we have to assume God only exists in the MINDS of people.If you still believe in a powerless invisible entity then your deluded.

[@gabbymommie2]

Flo's voice is so strong!

[@1mikefrost]

Florence was the best.

[@supremes1964]

love FLO's smile @3:26 priceless......THE SUPREMES!!!

[@nmbm_1997]

She is beautiful when she smiles, in my opinion she is the prettiest of The Supremes, my role model, her wonderful voice ...

[@RichardNogan]

They all had their place for uniting in perfect harmony. What talent.

[@Lorne55]

Wow... that Final Operatic Wineglass-Shattering Note by Florence !!!!... Love all the Supremes... & Florences' Heavenly voice.... A very Blessed voice... My Favourite Supremes Song & Performance... So Very Supreme !!!!

[@jimmywhite3922]

A perfect song and performance. I love everything Diane ever did in song and on screen but this song lives inside of me...and I'm 67!...(You wouldn't know it I promise!)

[@Branner]

Ross in great voice here--one of her best early live performances. Flo and Mary on point as always--and Flo just killing that last note.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

They really sounded better as a group. I hated when they started turning down the mics of the other women

[@realitychick8903]

Branner---- Gordy was too blind to realize the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ value in Flo s high noted voice in with Diana s notes.. like her in this song and in the ending.. Brilliant.. and Flo did it..

[@mattc2094]

Flo’s ending was amazing... maybe Mary and Flo are now reunited

[@realitychick8903]

@@mattc2094 ==they are---love does not stop at the grave... we will be re-united with all of our luved souls--- and understand WHY... we were like we were -- down here on this earth.. AND work thru the Karma debts we made-- good and bad....

[@rayvaladez1430]

They are so wonderful but Diana is simply magnificent.

[@davidgoveia8613]

yes she is Magnificent ThankU

[@calebbaytop9096]

Flo is holding it down in the back! ❤

[@PaulA-px4kx]

Diana mesmerizing as always......

[@ElevenThirtyThree]

“Those tears that fill My eyes I cry not for myself, but for those who’ve never felt the joy We felt...”

[@JeffreyCollins-g7b]

Wow! I love the entire song! But that is my favorite part too! The lyrics are penetrating!

[@utahmassage]

“I Hear A Symphony” is the most elegant songs the Supremes recorded, Mary Wilson had it played at her wedding. Love he original Supremes.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

The three most beautiful women of the 1960’s. When I was a very young child in the mid 60’s I would just stare at their album covers and could not get over how beautiful they were at the time.

[@davidgoveia8613]

AGREED

[@ParisCouture]

Oh my gosh, I'm going to cry... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ So beautiful. "...a thousand violins fill the air!"

[@horselover9877]

RIP Mary wilson. You will be missed.

[@alien8855]

This performance is one of the best performances of The supremes imo. Diana really had such a unique melodic voice really piercing & crystal clear and I love her phrasing too and Flo and Mary were great at backing her overall a really good group. My favourite group next to The Ronettes.

[@visionarylady7128]

I have never seen this footage. Incredible. The walked in like Queens, graceful and gorgeous. I loved the band and orchestra backing them. Pure absolute genuis😍😍😍😍

[@BillDalby]

I never seen this one before either

[@veegreene941]

a thousand violins fill the air. magic.... I love this tune...

[@jeffbengert2863]

Yes, Vee, a thousand violins in the air...beautiful....

[@JeffreyCollins-g7b]

Yes! “I cry not for myself- but for those who’ve never known the joy we’ve felt “!

[@martynrobinson9660]

The songs in the day were so undescrible so lovely ❤xx

[@reinaldogreen2079]

MY FAVORITE BY THE SUPREMES AND MY FAVORITE SUPREME-FLORENCE BALLARD!!

[@roseroyceGHOST]

Dang Flo!!! Like an arc angel from heaven at the end. Wow!!! Tha Girl was B.A.D.

[@ronaldlawrence2229]

Classically iconic "polished" performance! All three are in rare form with Flo's beautiful soprano hovering above Diana's crystal clear sultry croon; Mary's "smokey bottom warmth" together creates a dinner-bell harmony that's nothing short of SUPREME! THAT's why they are STILL #1 female group of ALL-TIME! #MotownMagic

[@davidgoveia8613]

THAMKU....... U said it Perfectly

[@innocenteventiorbetello]

Your comment is perfect, mister.

[@leewilson4437]

Very, very well said.

[@leewilson4437]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@leewilson4437]

Not to depreciate Cindy's vocals, but Flo's vocals are nothing short if angelic along with Mary and Diana. All three are fierce!!

[@jamesbarclay8805]

Amazing grew up listening to this only born in 68 but this was the scene

[@petebrowne9918]

The clarity & tone of Diana’s voice is spellbindingly beautiful. She definitely had the best voice that gave the Supremes’ their signature sound and versatility. The blend of all their sounds made a beautiful harmony.

[@laserdrop5553]

Year 2022, Diana is still releasing global hits!!! Listen to 'Turn Up The Sunshine' 🌞🌞🌞👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/onzce6ywhtxre9U

[@jl3322]

😂

[@davidgoveia8613]

ThankU

[@JeffreyCollins-g7b]

Agreed! 👍

[@rogerwinters9856]

THREE GORGEOUS WOMEN WITH GREAT AMOUNT OF TALENT, RIP MARY AND FLO WE MISS YOU, DIANA CARRY ON.

[@M-10VisualDistributions]

TWELVE #1 singles.....let me repeat that 12# number 1 singles...best selling girl group of ALL TIME.....nuff said!

[@carlheese]

The Supremes were Madonna's idols and coincidentally they're both tied with 12 no. 1s as well😎

[@preciousjey]

Love Flo's Ending note!

[@deanzo2010]

Total class....there really wasn't anyone that could better them, even now. Flo soars on this version. Captivating & heartbreaking still. We were blessed

[@fayskelley]

Indeed blessed for this era. ❤️🤎💛🤍🧡💙💚💜❤️

[@DollyPorterfan]

Wow! Florence so easily took that last note all the way to the moon! This is real music, with musicians playing real instruments flawlessly and real singers who are gifted to sing. I feel sorry for young people today. They don't know what real music sounds like nor how to achieve it.

[@queenwade482]

Florence Ballard was the powerhouse in the group and at the end of the song you can hear that songbird soar.

[@STUNNA-KALEB]

Yes

[@tuttt99]

RIP Flo Ballard

[@zealanddublin9047]

Yes she was.

[@XXXKrisAnthony]

ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY 🙌🙌🙌 #TeamFlo always and forever ❤️

[@aphillyate1]

Oh goodness! Flo was indeed the powerhouse but her vocal style was painfully derivative. A billion girls can sing Flo's parts but there is only one Diana.

[@VictorAngel85]

I remember buying a Motown album for my dad when I was a teenager thinking he’d love this as a birthday present (found out he was more into jazz and Barry white! 😂) but I took that album and listened to all the track listings. This was one of the songs I had on repeat! Just a 16 yr old in 2001 singing along to great classics - this song still gives me goosebumps! ❤

[@jeffjones3506]

THEIR MUSIC WLL ALWAYS LIVE ON!!

[@terrybarnhill6144]

I'm 73 years old Diane Mary and Florence later Cindy they were The Supremes they were number one they all had beautiful voices and could have been the lead singer but Diane took them to the top if Florence would have lived she would have still been a big singing star and Mary went ahead with her own career ladies thanks for the music

[@dddddadadad1796]

My God in Heaven, Miss Ross gave this song 100000 % of herself. She sang it with everything she had inside at that moment. You could tell she FELT what she was singing. An amazing performance.

[@tallpine67]

These girls stole my heart in 1965. I miss motown.

[@robertbeatty9563]

they had the best harmony

[@vikkismith7497]

"My world is empty without you to say. " I always say the music of the 50s, 60s 70s and up to some parts of 90s are the best music of all times.

[@leewilson4437]

Flo and Mary vocals compliment each other so harmoniously. Their voices add such a fullness to the music and lyric.

[@deanrobertson5543]

Oh my this is an amazing performance by them all but Flo just rocks it - never bettered - a very melancholic tune - even after 50 + years - absolute class :)

[@MercuryBubble]

This is absolutely magical and actually very iconic gives me chills

[@profesorhaven]

Makes me cry when I think of my husband of 17 years, "Standing close to me" & giving me a charge!

[@paulmessina9252]

This is THE BEST. Motown brought so much to us. I live in New York City, and remember this song being played all over. I was on the subway, it was so beautiful, they had a transistor radio and three African American young ladies danced like professionals. What GREAT MUSIC. They do not make music like this anymore. Paul Messina. New York City

[@richrap84]

Just pure & raw talent, what beautiful voices blended together. My God is wish music was still this good today!

[@lewiscarey1593]

Diana has been quoted that I Hear A Symphony is her fave. Go to KZbin and watch her on T.C.B. singing this and she is enjoying it. 👍👍👍

[@ivangranger8494]

I absolutely loved this work of art in my youth, and still to this day. Thank you, Angels.

[@mattc2094]

An amazing performance.. do you remember when you first heard/watched this song?

[@ivangranger8494]

Matt C I was Eleven and heard it on our radio stations. Their music was itself, a symphony.

[@mattc2094]

@@ivangranger8494 must have been an experience.. I remember hearing the spice girls when I was 11 and they were a sensation at that time, but thr supremes must have been something else!

[@moodyteresa52]

The most beautiful voices and song!

[@pieterdevries5263]

Love The Supremes. Glad to hear their beautiful harmonies. And yes Florence Ballard slayed on that last note.

[@stevenarmstrong2380]

One of my favorite groups ever.

[@realitychick8903]

wow did you hear Flo at the end with that high note-- she made it famous.. WTG Flo... that was beautiful.....The Best Version here....NOW YOU* can hear at the end the harmonizing that made the ''SUPREME s'' *****~~MAGIC SINGERS~~~*****....that captured the ears of everyone who heard them.... they were ===original===..

[@MrYeeYuh1]

This is my favorite song of the Supremes.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

It is definitely one of mine, too. So elegant and exquisite.

[@ronaldlawrence2229]

Love it! I Hear a Symphony and SUPREME HARMONY...esp the end. Legends!

[@janisadams3802]

This is literally my favorite song! Flo’s Oooos, brings chills and a tear ever time I listen to it. 👏👍👌🌹♥️

[@DarkseidApokalips]

Legends never die.

[@markstone6153]

Never ever, go sleep Mary

[@TheDarkDresser]

Diana is indeed a legend.

[@MaryMartinez-ob2mk]

Never again will there be a group of women that will be as great as the Supremes, ever!!

[@jodee4684]

What I hated about The Supremes video's is that they never gave Flo and Mary much attention to the camera's as did to Diana they gave 95 percent of the view. Flo and Mary were amazing singers just as much and the camera's should have given them as much exposure.

[@peterlorenz9766]

What a thrill🙏THE SUPREMES🙏thank you so much. What a treat. I love THE SUPREMES. They changed my life. I am so grateful for their music...their songs...their style...their rhythm...their lyrics...THANK YOU

[@GIJOE64]

Imagine being in love with someone and hearing a symphony whenever they are near you, speak to you. HDH are poets and the Supremes singing pure ecstasy.

[@rond249]

they were brilliant

[@aphillyate1]

The conclusion was EVERYTHING! They killed this!

[@golfdude6993]

growing up listening to the Motown.....made my childhood really special......the Supremes were special....I only hope future Generations of music fans can appreciate what they brought Us.

[@supermilkchan123]

Diana, Mary, and Florence were so astonishing I didn't even notice that orchestra behind them wasn't even playing a single note. They didn't even try to pretend, they just sat there frozen lmfao! But the girls gave a *STUNNING* performance.

[@kellywelch8338]

My absolute favorite Supremes songs. Love it

[@jimiawolesi1173]

Class. Pure class.

[@chrisdurant4627]

Words can,t begin to desribe them,,, only one,,,,, "" unexplainable""'wow, mary she,s.heartbreaking,.a.wonderment. I would loved.to marry her xxx