The Supremes "Hits Medley" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@shoe909]

Just showed this to my 26 year old niece… “Did you like it?” “I loved it!”

[@Texaslawhorn]

Mary is now dancing and grooving with Florence in Heaven. RIP Mary Wilson March 6, 1944 - February 8, 2021 ❤

[@ronnykmarshall]

Just broke my heart when Mary died. I met her many times and she was such a wonderful person.

[@lawrenceanderson7326]

I barely got through watching an interview withary a few weeks ago. So full of life and bam, the news hit us all like a brick wall.

[@Texaslawhorn]

@@lawrenceanderson7326 yes. Mary seemed so full of life and optimism right until the end. It's always heartbreaking when a life stops before anyone is ready for it to. I was so looking forward to the things she had planned for her KZbin channel. To have a real Supremes' commentary and outlook on their performances, their experiences... At least Mary got her Supreme Glamour book published in time. I have an autographed copy and consider myself so very lucky.

[@Leatherbro]

All the way live!!!❤

[@lawrenceanderson7326]

Just think of all the additional information Mary would have provided on the KZbin channel. Her commentary on various performances would have been interesting.

[@bartleywalton1888]

Great upload of the greatest girl group of all time RIP FLORENCE BALLARD 1943-1976

[@ivangranger8494]

And now, Mary Wilson. ✨🕊✨

[@profesorhaven]

Each time I hear this, I cannot believe the ROAR of the crowd when the girls begin "You Can't Hurry Love!" ... such a BIG hit just 4 months earlier .

[@Texaslawhorn]

It must have been so thrilling to have been in that audience that night.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

A piece of my 60s childhood, what young girl back then didn't want to grow up and be a Supreme, they were smart, beautiful and talented, RIP Flo and Mary, forever our "Supremes"....

[@stanleywilliams2371]

Mary Wilson was stunning. She stood there in a pose---lol. Love her.

[@cdubz265]

They looked Beautiful and elegant. Diana has those big dreamy “Betty Davis eyes” which makes her stand out.

[@jduwayne1]

This is pure talent! No auto tune! No lip sync! By all metrics the best Female group of all time!

[@lewiscarey1593]

Even Ed Sullivan couldn't believe the SUPREMES, transformation, since their 1st. visit, December 1964. Two years later, look at their energy, and audience reaction!! Priceless!! Truly SUPREME!! 👍👍👍 R.I.P.Mary: Flo.Honeys you was terrific💅💅

[@ryandejuan9934]

Talent bursting out the seams of their pink, chiffon dresses ...these girls, in my opinion, are and will forever be the greatest female group of all time. Probably the greatest group, period.

[@jval9002]

Rest in peace Ms. Mary Wilson. You can now have fun with Ms. Florence Ballard in heaven. One of the best vocal groups that came out of Detroit and I'm only 20 years old.

[@bartleywalton1888]

I'm now 62 I was there when the music was brand new

[@final1fantasy]

The Supremes were at the top of the charts and the biggest act in the country. They knocked down so many doors all over the world. Everyone was/is proud of The Supremes! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@antoineboi]

Mannn you killed this. Diana killed it per usual, but Flo and Mary was killin it!! You can hear them soaring through the building on here. Just picture you was in the audience watching and hearing them bounce off the walls vocally. What a feeling that would be?!

[@stefano.b65stef77]

I'm reading a book about them ,the more i read it the more I like Florence Ballard

[@mattc2094]

Interesting... which book?

[@stefano.b65stef77]

@@mattc2094 Detroit 67 the year that changed soul Stuart Cosgrove

[@mattc2094]

@@stefano.b65stef77 thanks, will check it out... sad news about Mary Wilson

[@Leatherbro]

She basically was "the Supreme". RIP Florence Ballard.

[@michaelrochester48]

I love that Diana Ross had the attitude, I don’t care what the south or racists thought, and kissed Ed Sullivan on the cheek. But I know there’s a lot of affection between Ed Sullivan and the Supremes

[@rupertfergusson]

They converted a lot of racists.

[@jfuzz9083]

Yeah ... I thought the 1968 "Star Trek kiss" was supposed to be a first interracial TV kiss ... but this clip is a full two years earlier and Diana is smooching Ed in front of all America! (Ed and Diana were real people too, not just actors being forced to kiss by alien beings.) People always portray Ed as such a stiff - not so.

[@gracegreen1859]

@@rupertfergusson lol umm idk but it definitely made them earn the respect of a Black woman.

[@Leatherbro]

Who cares about ignorant and racist rednecks have to say. That happens when they have too much time on their hands. Ignorance at finest.

[@Diaz.et.Pam.]

@@jfuzz9083Thanks for the info:)

[@ThuxOliveira]

What a perfect group! Singing, performing, dancing, the style! It's a perfect match, crowned by Diana who really knows how to lead the audience

[@lucysanjuan2050]

One can clearly what Diana possessed to place her out front of all the great Motown ladies, her 2 lovely partners, Gladys Horton, Wanda Rogers and Martha Reeves. The on air PR she provided, that little kiss she gives Ed Sullivan, timing AND talent all wrapped up into one slender girl.

[@JBlingBling03]

I am on a KZbin Supremes BINGE and loving every minute of it!! This is THE BEST!!! My sisters and 1used to watch The Ed Sullivan Show as children with our parents(RIP). The best of times. What a wonderful, talented, and elegant group of women!!

[@mattc2094]

These girls are not only supremely talented, but gorgeous as well! I was on a supremes binge a few months ago, and I watched this clip just now and I’m still hooked on them.... I wish I was around to see them live, or even watch them on tv... but very glad to see colour video of this elegant and amazing group.

[@brenden3938]

I STILL cant believe Mary is gone :(

[@AllaboutBarbie403]

Mary and Flo are so stunning!!! May both RIP...

[@Maatization]

That was their job to be a pretty background for Diana who did all the work.

[@candicehm7408]

I'm so glad I discovered The Supremes !! (I'm 16)

[@mattc2094]

I’m so glad I discovered the supremes too! I found them last year (and I was blown away!) gorgeous, talented, one of a kind.... so glad we can watch them in their prime

[@opheliumzone4671]

gosh Florence's speaking voice is beautiful! She sounds like a Hollywood actress with those deep, vibrant tones.

[@Leatherbro]

She was definitely actress material in every sense. Her talent was simply "God gifted" in every sense!!!

[@georginahawcroft8044]

I second that Florence Ballard I could listen to her talk all day...

[@lewiscarey6984]

She could sing, but no stamina! She wanted out A.S.A.P. She left the Supremes with $160,000.00 buyout! What did she do with her actress voice??????? Without Diana Ross, they may of had a couple of hits, but not at this level of stardom! Truly SUPREME act!!! 💅💅💅

[@lawrenceanderson7326]

You ain't lying.

[@farzanawilliams5093]

@@lewiscarey6984weirdoooo

[@delsongalasinao706]

Their voices are from heaven a breath of fresh air on this negativity around.

[@mattc2094]

Very true.. they are still so inspiring, especially in these times

[@lonestarfriend]

I’m glad they included the conversation with Ed.

[@mattc2094]

Keep the supremes clips coming Ed Sullivan channel... I mean, just look at some of the comments on this clip and others... people still love this stuff, older and newer generations too

[@delsongalasinao706]

Motown is the perfect and best genre of all.

[@S0nyToprano]

Absolutely love this. The Supremes were often going head to head with the Beatles in terms of most popular band in the US during the mid 60s!

[@gracegreen1859]

Her speaking voice matches her singing voice... its amazing, I can listen to her talk and sing all day.

[@DCGuy1997]

Pure perfection. The crowd is just wild about them. Show stopping performance! Love that you can actually hear Flo and Mary!

[@motownfan3]

YOU ARE/WERE 100 % CORRECT.... THIS WAS WHEN THE SUPREMES RULED THE AIRWAYS.... WOW !!!!!

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

IKR. It really makes you appreciate their tight harmonies.

[@dddddadadad1796]

Would’ve been amazing with or without them

[@DCGuy1997]

@@dddddadadad1796 Nah. Much better as a trio.

[@leonardlloyd1089]

The supremes were great, along with the ed Sullivan show!

[@1trschaefer78]

Supreme!!!! (What more can be said?)

[@shaunwakefield9793]

Diana is beautiful

[@ShaniTrahan-sf9ps]

Love their beautiful pink dresses they look pretty in pink in their pink outfits 💐🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷

[@ThuxOliveira]

1:56 when "sets me free" starts, Diana is on fire! Great singer and performancer. The 3 girls look amazing!

[@mattc2094]

For sure... I love that song (you keep me hanging on) Diana’s energy is amazing... what a group! 😍

[@TheRmjr]

I like the energy all three had during the whole performance.

[@ShaniTrahan-sf9ps]

@@TheRmjr me too! 🖤💚❤💙💛💗💜🦋🌹🌹🌷🌷

[@mayjackson-u8i]

​@@TheRmjr but Diana Ross had a sound all to herself, and if it wasn't for that, I would know who Mary or Florence ever was

[@ciscotink7143]

Looooove Flo & Mary!!

[@ronnykmarshall]

the heart and soul of The Supremes.

[@Julia-jd5gr]

Such beauty, poise, talent and class! Will this ever make a come back??? I hope so!

[@garysmith394]

Impossible!

[@louiscoremin7384]

The best girl group in history. No other girl. Groups come close to the supremes i have many of the supremes cds. Takes me back to when i was a kid

[@mattc2094]

I agree, best girl group in history.. I just found the supremes last year, and I’m hooked on them... particularly this Ed Sullivan appearance, they were at the top of their game

[@louiscoremin7384]

Sad news. Mary wilson. I will miss you. You were a classy lady. Rest in peace

[@mattc2094]

@@louiscoremin7384 I just learnt this sad news from your comment... so unexpected... an amazing lady, she will indeed be greatly missed

[@fanorama1]

Most successful American group of all time!

[@jduwayne1]

The 19 that gave them a thumbs down are musically challenged!

[@TurmericJenkins]

Diana Ross always seems to forget the words to Symphony. She was powering right along until then. Great upload!

[@eliasmertens9313]

In her defense, it’s probably my third favorite of their number one hits, and I always get lost when I try to sing it from memory. 😂😂😂

[@jobucats2166]

Also, in her defense, the musical structure of this song, with the same instrumental phrases done over and over would make it difficult for most (including me) to be able to do this from memory. Also, this song, lyrically does not tell a story; it's just a song of many verses of adulation which could be sung in any order. My comment and observation is not to dismiss the beauty of the beautiful song. Another song of Diana's which is very similar (in that the words can be difficult to place in proper order), is "My Turn."

[@TurmericJenkins]

@@jobucats2166 Yea the syntax is in a odd measure

[@pianoman551000]

The MAIN reason for the forgetting the lyrics of the is song is that there is the CONSTANT repetition of the melody that only changes in the key signature. A very hard song to remember the lyrics, indeed!

[@kyriesampson7781]

Yea I’ve seen 2 other clips where she flubs that songs lyrics. Flo had to bail her out

[@jayhendricks67]

Their Music always brings back Memories I Will Always Love The Supremes

[@mattc2094]

They are an amazing group... I just love this clip, think it encapsulates the best of them

[@mikelouch234]

They killed it!!💜 love and peace

[@petebrowne9918]

Diana Ross was just the identity, the sound and the persona of that group! She just has a standout quality and an inimitable sound, no matter what she would have done in her life.

[@rolarola5470]

Something vry special yea

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

They all had personalities that contributed to the character of the group. The group was never the same after Florence left.

[@ryandejuan9934]

@@MiamiPush2theLimit If I could like this comment 1,000 times ….

[@ronnykmarshall]

Evil. She stabbed Mary, Flo and then Cindy in the back. She's a horrible person.

[@petebrowne9918]

@@ronnykmarshall Flo decided not to show up for performances, which sabotaged the supremes. That's why Cindy was waiting in the wings to replace Florence. That's when Diana started recording without the Supremes. A vote was held whether to keep Florence in the group or not, and Mary could have sided with flow but didn't. Flo even said in an interview that Diana was straight up, but Mary was the one that was fake. Furthermore, when Diana left the group Mary still wasn't the lead; it was Jean Terrell, and y'all so called fans still made Jean a ⭐.

[@Hezekiah-dj3bm]

My top favorite supreme songs were back in my arms again, and stop in the name of love, and I loved their dresses!!!!!!!!

[@toddbonin6926]

This is fantastic. I remember when girls wore lipstick that matched their jewelry and clothes. It was such a 60s thing ... and I think so sexy. Happy memories!

[@rrmauriello]

2 years at the show and a string of hits and appaerances

[@AnotherJenn42]

We sang a Supremes medley in my high school show choir. Different arrangements and songs, but great music. Love this.

[@slc2466]

Fantastic performance by the greatest trio ever!

[@fiascorodriguez8825]

Wow❤️they look fantastic!

[@mattc2094]

I agree, so glamorous and attractive... if this was clip was released today, I would be like “wow, who are these girls!” (move aside Beyoncé and ariana)

[@motownfan3]

@@mattc2094 YOU ARE 100% CORRECT !!!!!!

[@mattc2094]

@@motownfan3 thanks! The supremes are still #1 in my book 👌🏼

[@motownfan3]

@@mattc2094 :)

[@Diaz.et.Pam.]

Diana Ross is so talented, pretty and stylish🥰

[@mattc2094]

Glamorous elegant sex appeal - you don’t find that with modern artists.... the supremes... timeless, mesmerising, gorgeous

[@lakishascott2132]

Flo 💛

[@design17]

I wonder why they did not show them performing “My Favorite Things”? They sing it before this number. They will most likely show it during the Holidays. The two performances, are shown separately on The Supremes Ed Sullivan DVD. Awesome DVD!

[@ralphseewald4069]

Ed Sullivan himself was a big fan of The Supremes... he affectionately referred to them as "the girls"

[@withgoddess7164]

Let's face it that's the way people referred to women back then. I just refer to them as the girls above in a post I wrote before I even saw your post.

[@mattc2094]

They looked like the had a good relationship with Ed

[@andrewthornhill7042]

For the most part, 'Old Stoneface' had trouble remembering who each of them were....

[@mattc2094]

Andrew Thornhill 😂 lol

[@slc2466]

Yep, Ed is terrific with them- he admired great talent and properly showcased it week-after-week.

[@mayjackson-u8i]

Diana Ross had a sound all to herself, and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't know who Mary or Florence ever was or Cindy later, who each were special too. However, Diana had a strong voice but a way of caressing the notes and interpreting the music soulfully, without making it out of a narrow R&B version, but had the ability to integrate the various versions of R&B and make a commercial sound that made the Supremes cross over big time, as well as create a sound for herself of how black music could be marketed. This is why Berry Gordy and the Motown execs got it right. 😮 So she could challenge, white women and Black women artists, and they cannot touch her, for she can sing in the middle and they can't. That's why the Supremes were only second to the Beatles and Elvis and could rival them. That's why Diana Ross got a lot of jealousy hate from from a lot of black and white people respectively, just like Whitney, for not being really black enough, but also also able to out do their white counterparts, respectively for their period. Had they not been successful, they wouldn't have gotten this criticism.

[@allfemalebattlerapcontent]

Man Flo stole the show her vocals is unmatched 🫶🏾 R.I.P Florence Ballard Love Youuuu , R.I.P Mary Wilson🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dddddadadad1796]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 when?! Lol

[@Maatization]

Unmatched by who? You all need to stop making these background singers into the lead vocalist that they are not.

[@GoldwaterB]

"What's your favorite song?" he asks -- and they just name them! No waffling! No, "Well, Ed, they are ALL my favorites!" crap. Who answers like that today? Where did THAT love go?

[@carriecheslog9153]

The gown 😄 the songs😀

[@howardthrongard640]

So beautiful and talented. I was in love with all three of them when I was a teeny-bopper! (That’s been a year or two….)

[@Branner]

The whole history of the Supremes actually occurs in the few seconds they cut out of the end of this performance. As they step forward to speak to Sullivan, Diana and Flo try to step into the same space (next to Ed) - but Mary maneuvers Ross into that spot and then moves herself over as Flo steps into the middle. The energy in this performance is amazing. The music seems to overpower Diana at times but her sheer willpower becomes evident as she pulls it out of herself by the end of the medley. And the girls - picked up fine on an overhead mic - sound great: we really missed Flo's vocal muscle in the background when she "left." If you were lucky enough to live through this era, you know how great the Supremes actually were.

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

Flo voice was powerful made the background sound good an on point LISTEN !!!!

[@opheliumzone4671]

the harmonies are provided by a backing track.

[@Texaslawhorn]

It must have been so great to be a record buyer in the '60s. Not knowing what future classic would be released next. The big problem would be having enough money to purchase them all. I'd definitely be saving enough money to buy and add the Supremes' and their fellow Motown artists' 45s and LPs to my vinyl collection. Thank goodness I grew up with my dad's records! He would have been 20 when this performance aired. Long live the '60s, and long live the Supremes! ❤

[@ceeceetracey9839]

I can barely tolerate their sound once Flo left. I think they pushed Diana to leave sooner too. LOL. When I do watch the Supremes after Florence's "departure" its just to see the glamour part of it.

[@rogerdebougainville889]

@@opheliumzone4671 Are you sure ? I am wondering about this.

[@keithunderwood8244]

Good job! I love the enhanced version! Wow 👌

[@luciadelmar9231]

Beautiful Ms Ross, Ms Wilson & Ms Ballard💕💞💗

[@housewhitney7274]

IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT DIANA ROSS IS THE LEAD SINGER FOR MANY REASONS...CLEAR SOPRANO VOICE.CHARISMA& STAGE PRESENCE 👍🙌💯👏🥰

[@richardg.jimenez7205]

I did that when I had a band in 1965 In Pomona thanks to John and

[@johnf.capuziello9800]

Love it all !

[@JosephusAurelius]

They had class, melody and love. Marvellous

[@wmpetroff2307]

Now, that's CLASSY TV!

[@AlkalineInsides]

😍😍😍😍😍 more more more

[@swiater1]

Simply elegant and beautiful, classy, no nasty vulgar twerking going on here folks!!!

[@ikexbankai]

During that time people would have thought that it was “nasty & vulgar” for any of them to kiss Ed on the cheek. Obviously they were (are) wrong. So how about we just don’t judge anyone. Either you enjoy it or not but you don’t need to judge people for doing whatever they want to do with their body, music, performance, and art

[@swiater1]

@@ikexbankai No Sir, twerking is repulsive, you may get off on it but really..its just a form of dry humping.. no denying it!

[@dayram6217]

@@ikexbankai i have learned this: don't make vulgair stuff normal. The Supremes Will always be classy. Twerking is vulgair and rude.

[@robertlarroque8636]

Here she comes

[@Jasper7182009]

I can’t believe Diana Ross gave Ed Sullivan a kiss at the end but I think it’s great that she did. I am not a Diana Ross fan but he complimented the ladies and I think it was nice that she gave him that kiss. I don’t know if anyone ever gave Ed Sullivan a kiss on his show!! Wow!

[@ernestbrown795]

At 1:57 I like Florence's high pitched ad lib "ah-ah" superb! Then Mary gives Flo a "you better work b***h"

[@DCGuy1997]

I'm just now hearing that for the first time!

[@Maatization]

LOL, a critic said this about Flo's voice:" Her voice is a large tuneless instrument lacking in warmth." She could sing, but she didn't have what it takes to be a big star. Most great singers, when you hear them, you know immediately who it is...not Flo she had a generic gospel voice that any choir in any Baptist church has.

[@robbyfoley4265]

Awesome energy and look you go girl

[@christophermoore4262]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Beautiful Queens

[@WPM_in_ATL]

You can _actually_ hear Mary & Flo @ 3:35! Berry must not have paid off the audio mixer that night!

[@tinogonzales2919]

Christmas, 1966 The beginning of the END, for Florence. Afterwards, in the elevator going up to their hotel rooms, Flo beat Diana up. Tore her wig off. Ripped her clothes. Took 3 men to pull Flo off. Feom that point, getting Cindy ready to step into the group was ON. 6 months later, July 1, 1967, Flo was out - for good.

[@Maatization]

That is a lie

[@shirleyluz6576]

Beautfull🌹🌹🌹Perfect🌹🌹🌹

[@TheShabazzProduction]

These honey's were AWESOME!!! Black Women, um. um, um!!!!!

[@mattc2094]

Absolute stunners! They look and sound so friggin amazing in this clip... Diana just oozes sexiness

[@georgealexander141]

Holland-Dozier-Holland masterpieces.

[@ronnykmarshall]

There's another clip of this performance when they walk over to Ed you can hear people yelling FLO! FLO! FLO!

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

Medleys are always cheesy, and this is no exception. Yet that special sound they had, and the show case of Holland-Dozier-Holland hits by one of the handful of greatest song writers ever (and most underrated) comes very close to redeeming this performance.

[@jduwayne1]

@Sheila MacDougal: Cheesy???

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

@@jduwayne1 Yes. What's your difficulty?

[@jduwayne1]

@@sheilamacdougal4874 My difficulty is that I know you’re entitled to your opinion…But someone without ANY talent at all to call the Supreme’s medley cheesy is derogatory and unnecessary!

[@jduwayne1]

@@sheilamacdougal4874 As if you could do a better job! LMAO…

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

@@jduwayne1 Whether I have any talent or not is entirely irrelevant to the veracity of my comment, but how the hell do you know whether I have any talent? As for my comment, it is about the form: a cheesy medley. Absolutely nothing to do with the talent of the group. If you're not intelligent enough to follow a simple point, nobody is forcing you to shoot your mouth off.

[@jl3322]

Ross drove Flo out with Gordys full approval. DO NOT EVER FORGET!

[@ronnykmarshall]

Ross is evil.

[@Jasper7182009]

Will NEVER forget!

[@Maatization]

@@Jasper7182009 AINT YOU MAD THAT DIANA IS 80 AND STILL SELLING OUT ARENAS. DON'T IT MAD YOU PISSED?....GOOD

[@Maatization]

@@ronnykmarshall SHE NOT THE ONE CALLING PEOPLE EVIL ITS YOU...

[@Maatization]

Flo got drunk, gained weight, and couldn't fit the gowns. She showed up late for shows and cussed out the man who writes the checks her boss Berry Gordy...of course she got fired Diana had nothing to do with it other than being the star of the group and Flo didn't like it. Why did Mary stay? Cause she was smart Flo was her own worst enemy and stuck on stupid .

[@bobwatson1162]

Where is Brenda Holloway and Kim Weston.. it's a shame they didn't get a chance to be on national TV like other Motown groups / singers.. IMO

[@withgoddess7164]

I was a real Kim Weston fan.

[@opheliumzone4671]

who?

[@Texaslawhorn]

Yes, they both would have made great guests on Sullivan! Wonderful singers for all age groups in the audience.

[@motownfan3]

@@withgoddess7164 I SAW HER TWO YEARS AGO IN PHILLY AT AN "OLDIES SHOW" AT AGE 80 YEAH YOU HEARD ME RIGHT AT AGE 80 AND SHE BROUGHT "THE HOUSE DOWN " . WE GAVE HER A STANDING OVATION !!!

[@ceeceetracey9839]

You had to be BIG to be on Ed Sullivan. Especially if you were Black.

[@kurtsupreme]

BEHOLD..........DIANE, MARY , AND FLO...........THE QUEEN SUPREMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Made.For.a.While24]

Mary got confused at the beginning it so cute

[@ABALLAM3]

STOCK FOOTAGE ALERT: 3:59, it's that same damn audience like at the end of The Supremes' The Happening performance and the beginning of the Friends of Distinction's Grazing in the Grass performance.

[@carlosvelasquez9922]

2:37 i wonder if she's having some kind of spiritual trance.

[@mattturner5026]

Damn where are the microphones for flo and Mary?

[@artjr1971]

It was a crap shoot. Sometimes all three sang live. Or if Flo, Cindy and Mary were live, they were either on standing mics, or were on the overhead mic to pull them behind the lead vocal. Or, Mary Flo and Cindy pre-recorded their vocals and they were added to the backing audio track. Sometimes all three lip synched to a track they all prerecorded for the show. Or on rare occasions they'd all just mouth the actual record (LoveChild). You can sometimes tell by listening to the acoustics who is live and who might not be. It sounds like Flo and Mary are live on the boom mic here, but I can't truly be sure.

[@weslleyfrancisco8616]

Overhead mics, they used it a lot on the Ed Sullivan Show. These are live vocals all the way.

[@JesusRodriguez-hm1fs]

@Ronald McFondle Tienes toda la razón.The Supremes eran Supremas cuando eran The Supremes.

[@jackanthony976]

Overhead mics were used most of the time for live shows in those days.

[@DCGuy1997]

@@artjr1971 I think in this case they are def live since they almost overpower Diana. The audio is all over the map. Could be one of those instances like Mary wrote about in her book that during rehearsals she and Flo sang softer so when they were live they could be heard.

[@rogerdebougainville889]

Please pardon my ignorance .... but if Flo and Mary are actually singing then are their microphones positioned overhead out of the camera shot but still effectively catching their voices for adequate sound mixing ?

[@DCGuy1997]

Yes. You can see photos online of the boom mics just out of cam range. It's clear in this performance that it is "live" as the audio is so uneven.

[@duncandacunha7771]

Florence

[@Will-qs3ql]

The most significant thing about the music during the Diana Ross and The Supremes years was different because Holland Dozier Holland left motown

[@wonderboyjoy]

They still had hits.

[@TheRmjr]

@@wonderboyjoy Not like they did with H-D-H though.

[@anthonyyusef5897]

This clip shows why Diana was the key to the Supremes and to Motown.. She had a charisma and star quality that one would've never thought came from the Detroit projects

[@opheliumzone4671]

Florence Ballard brought the group legitimacy with her innate strong presence and magnificent voice. Mary Wilson was graceful and did excellent harmonies. All 3 were equally talented.

[@mattc2094]

Diana definitely had the star factor... I love her... indeed an amazing combo from the Detroit projects 👏🏼

[@jamesrich2]

I was in the show

[@stanleywilliams2371]

In what way? Please tell us.

[@darrendouglas3704]

Motowns Diana Ross Twig in a Wig all wanted to nail & Supremes could chant for sure Jackson’s ,Temptations & best of all Stevie Wonder

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Twig in a wig? Lol

[@sixtiesfreak4858]

Lol that camera almost knocked the microphone down at the very beginning.

[@DCGuy1997]

I was wondering if it was shaking because someone had just placed it there. It's not present in the My Fav Things performance. So I was thinking someone ran out and set it up off camera.

[@Danlovar]

The Girls.

[@jambon6451]

Can someone answer this question for me? Mary and Flo very obviously do not have microphones but it seems like they CAN be heard. Are they lip syncing to a pre-record? Or are they actually singing? Without a mic, I thought people on TV shows were notoriously difficult to hear.

[@btchnotme1587]

The microphones are above them, hanging from the ceiling. That technique is also used on talk shows and sitcoms.

[@jambon6451]

@@btchnotme1587 Thank you!

[@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025]

watch at 3:04

[@MrPeclo]

Diana Ross=The Best !

[@erickthefantabulous1]

Is just something about being alive but still be in diapers and barely being able to speak and now seeing it all these years later Shut out to all the people born in the 1960s we still hanging in there

[@georginahawcroft8044]

Go flo ....