The Supremes "Up The Ladder To The Roof" My Extended Version!

[@semperfine4442]

Mary Wilson, you were a singer from heaven, now you are home. RIP, and thank you for some of the best music of my life!

[@Nostalgiafor65]

Mary climbed up the ladder to Heaven. There she reigns “Supreme” among great Motown singers who shared a space for her - such a collection of great singers. They live on through their music that they still share with us.

[@darrylruiz2573]

She's with Flo ♥️

[@larryrichards6106]

Yes What a beautiful song!!!

[@KASIH3103]

Diana who? Mary was by far my favorite. The epitome of class. It's very sad what happened to Flo....RIP

[@KASIH3103]

Please correct me if I am wrong but wasn't Mary's mom their Road Manager or something to that affect?

[@IrishBuddhaMan]

I'm 72 now. Started listening to Motown in 1963....especially The Supremes.Then & now: always makes me HAPPY!

[@thomasondra2672]

Me, too.

[@howardcarver1415]

Me 3 😂

[@sharonshirley1338]

Rest in Paradise with Florence. Mary Wilson.

[@kalihiwarhomes2177]

Takes me right back to 1970, and it feels GOOD. Proof that The Supremes could be a major success without Diana Ross.

[@lillianmunster4734]

Same Here 👏🌞🤗

[@benjamincarter1884]

Even if only one true Supreme remained and the other two came aboard, The Supremes did exceptionally well without Diana Ross with this one and Stoned Love

[@lillianmunster4734]

@@benjamincarter1884 I Agree with Ya 💯👍

[@motownfan3]

I saw Jean ,Mary and Cindy five times in the early 70's.........Jean was unreal........WHEW........ !!!

[@BobChippewa]

The Supremes did not have major success after Ross left. . . . They barely had a song that cracked the top 40.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Sadly this era in music will never be repeated, a kid when they had their hey day, happy tears listening to this, inspite of the troubles it was great being a kid during the late 60s-mid 70s...

[@kathyjohson1273]

Yes, indeed. A happier, much simpler time

[@mjc5509]

MARY AND CINDY LOOK SO HAPPY IN THESE PHOTOS ..I WONDER WHY ???🤣

[@frankthewriter5937]

Because they got away from The Diva😂😂😂

[@RichardJenkinson-ib8te]

Because they have to. It's called PR.

[@dugoodsspotlights428]

Cause that bitch was gone!!

[@myboylollipop09]

I'm 59 and grew up with all this wonderful music and I have no doubt if we had more positive up-lifting and well produced music like this for our young people to listen to and understand instead of the negative disrespectful crap they have today race relations in America would immediately begin to change for the better..

[@carlosleon8224]

Songs of hope, love and peace. HOW I miss them. Music is SO powerful and can change lives. Like mine

[@MrEdwin57]

I'm 63 and l agree ! ! ! !

[@rudijantscher1835]

Well, as we're telling numbers.. I'm 23 and from germany and i absolutely love this music :)

[@carlosleon8224]

ENJOY REAL MUSIC Rudi. These were real instruments in an age where "auto tune" didn't exist!

[@sammyloffredo6414]

Carlos Leon.

[@toytoy3900]

They were 3 beautiful singers that did well, I was born on 61 and have such found memories of all the great music at picnics, birthdays, family gatherings, life was so beautiful families were close, men were in love and romanced their women and kids were kids, we were truly blessed to grow up in that era 💖🍾🥂⭐️💖

[@davidgilbertson858]

Just fabulous music from singers who could sing. Nothing offensive, just beautiful music. Mary was one of the best & the new Supremes hit big regardless of Diana leaving❗️

[@larryrichards6106]

Amen brother-- you are so right)!! Family was everything and music was everything!! I had the 45 single-- what a great song!!!

[@ephraimweekes6969]

i was born 1966 in london england i grew up ith is music among other music reagae disco jazz country western dub music like this just the music where we kids would skank to echoing sounds of those artists like bob marley where dj artists would chant to that music track very uplifting my parents moved me and my brothers to brooklyn new york 1979 only been back to london on vacation

[@carletoncandis635]

Rest forever Mary Wilson, say hello to Flo Ballard.

[@stephenord3403]

Three beautiful ladies. I'm 64 and still listening. Thanks Motown, love 💘 from England

[@sw-db8tb]

I love this song by the Supremes. Jean, Mary, and Cindy were the best vocals together. No disrespect to Diana, but these were the best Supremes! Ms. Wilson and Ms. Ballard RIP you are definitely missed!

[@maryneville2495]

I agree with you completely. This song was fantastic!

[@michaelrorie5095]

Put Diane to shame...

[@michaelrorie5095]

Floy Joy turned the page for me though...

[@lillianmunster4734]

I Agree 💯👍 Jean Terrell 👏🎶 Love and miss Ya FLO and MARY 🕊️❤️❤️🕊️

[@terrellfloyd2398]

The Supremes with Diana Ross as lead 50 million records sold during the 60's Jean Terrell era 13 million.....no contest.

[@stevenquinn4641]

I can't articulate how much This music means to me It made the world A better place a moment in time Beautiful tribute Beautiful people This Motown Music changed the American culture and influenced the planet Detroit was everything not so long ago This I know We thought it was a beautiful new world The music made troubles seem less than what they were Thanks for this LOVE IT MOTOWN MEMORIES Love the mix

[@IrishBuddhaMan]

Beautifully said! Thay touched my heart. Agree 100%. Thank you !

[@davidgilbertson858]

The new SUPREMES hit big with this fabulous recording. These girls carried the Supreme torch when Diana left❗️ Motown music was never offensive- just fantastic.

[@BobChippewa]

The Supremes after Ross left did not have the same success. . . .Jean left, and the lineup keep changing. . But then girl groups with gowns were on their way out.

[@jduwayne1]

@@BobChippewaWE ALL KNOW THAT, BUT THATS SUCH A NEGATIVE CONNOTATION ON THE SUPREMES AFTER DIANA LEFT…HOWEVER THEY DID HAVE MODEST SUCCESS! YOU SOUND AS IF YOU ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH IN YOUR LIFE! INSTEAD OF BEING DEROGATORY…WHY NOT SAY SOMETHING POSITIVE…DAMM!

[@donalddavis6689]

​@@jduwayne1 I Agree 👍💯.. Diana Ross Not The Only Supreme!! It's Other Supremes That Came After She Left!! Jean Terrell 🎤 Carried The Tourch 🔥 With Mary Wilson 🎤. And Cindy Birdsong 🎤.

[@myroncoleman9825]

Rest in peace Mary Wilson you were a beautiful person but god loved you most and called you home

[@malcolmmarshall5946]

Remember it well, it was a big hit here in Texas, and all us middle school kids said "Wow, the Supremes are hip and cool again!"😘

[@peterd.9522]

Can ya hear me John, you were a genius! Your work is towering RIP you are a giant!

[@TR-vr5pz]

glad he made hundreds of these before he passed - a genius for sure

[@ericcarlson3746]

I wish he were still here, working his magic

[@grahamshepherd2306]

JMC! One of the best lineups! Jean was best leader in all respects. Voice, stage personality and good relationship with the people she sang with.

[@ShadowHawk4219]

Damn, i had such a crush on Jean Terrell as a young lad. As i grew older, i really appreciated how sexy she was. Great memories from Motown. RIP Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard, along with all the Motown greats like David and Jimmy Ruffin, Levi Stubbs, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Junior Walker, and quite a few others. And lets not forget Motown's house band, The Funk Brothers for giving us that Motown sound.

[@manuelcampuzano558]

Both "Stoned Love" and " Up the ladder" has great airplay in NY, I'll always remember waiting by the radio for the "New" Supremes

[@fmacdonald7557]

You were all ways up the ladder on the roof , and now your in heaven thank you for beautiful music, Heaven has an angel today R I P mary Wilson x

[@jonkurtz7402]

Best ever!!!!!!

[@SWDetboy]

Wow... How beautiful, What a production. The best of everything, ,arrangements, mix, Mary & Cindy's chants,, The Voices.. Beautiful.. Classic Hit.. Miss Wilson & her 70s Supremes never missed a beat.

[@mosogotam]

SW...thanks so much!!!

[@carmenfender4793]

This song is a masterpiece! Fantastic re-mix. Simply superb and SUPREME!

[@cleoharvey]

Magnificent!!! My favorite Supremes song. If Motown had stayed behind Cindy, Mary, and Jean they would have been much bigger but they produced some great music. This remix proves it.

[@mosogotam]

Cleo....thanks!

[@selfishone6634]

You're right .

[@terryhawkins6591]

I completely agree - and why not make them bigger and make all that money? They had the talent. Of course, if Jean was never really comfortable, that was an issue, but they looked and sounded great and were lovely to look at. Oh, well ...

[@jsturgis101]

you're damn right, but, remember berry didn't want to release "what going on" album ...shows how much he knew....sometime the BIG HEAD takes ove and make the wrong decisions for you.....

[@angelkerr5923]

Berry never wanted Jean, as soon as she was announced he wanted to replace her with Syreeta Wright, but Mary put her foot down and said no. Because of that Berry stopped caring about the group, not that he was going to care much anyway

[@Cerl84]

3 beautiful women.

[@mrorionfan1]

Oh goh yeah they are beautiful!!!! Black artists back then suffered discrimination like water fountains and bathroom usage in the 60s. Maybe this song came out after all of that but the early Supremes were performing back in those times.

[@cmmarsden]

One of my favorite songs by the Supremes. ❤️

[@fantastica9186]

This is my tune! Brings back some wonderful memories. Rest in heavenly peace Ms Wilson. God bless you.

[@davebrown9714]

I TOTALLY agree with you 👍🏾👍🏾

[@nycsongman9758]

My forever Baby: Mary WILSON, y'all.

[@fmacdonald7557]

Mary Wilson ......class nothing more to say

[@raulmartinez9655]

I grew up listening to the Motown sound & they are one of the best female groups ever.

[@Zeldarw104]

Rest in beautiful peace the wonderful talented Mary Wilson.-- what a sparkling life.😑💖💐

[@myroncoleman9825]

Sharon Shirley I agree with you they were so good And I'm listening Feb 2021 there will never be music like t his again love Cindy Birdsong all the way from Lexington Ky.

[@marcanthonyreal4462]

I've said this countless times...This song is my all-time favorite Supremes song of all time with or without Diana Ross!! ...Even Diana Ross approves!!! GREAT!!

[@jonjayryzner]

I sometimes wonder what Florence could have done with the lead on this song... She had the soul and the range and the power

[@IFEELASONG2009]

Oh.. Supreme heaven,!! 👍 😁 👏

[@bryangregory218]

I was about 20 when this came out, I'm 71 this month (2018) Its as fresh now as it was then, stunning stuff, great voices and harmony. When you listen to these girls compared to the garbage produced today which for some reason they call music? I wonder what has happened???

[@Texaslawhorn]

You definitely grew up with great music! My mom turned 20 in June 1970.

[@robertrileyiii9608]

Being I knew Mary from old Motown days as well as Ms. Ross ,Mary always had Cham, and grace . A quality some artists forget. RIP.

[@j.moreno5297]

Couldn't get enough of this back then, and get enough of it now! Mosogotam, thank you for leaving such a great legacy with your extensions. May you rest in peace.

[@dorothygonzales2416]

Magnificent delicate vocals and mix. With great congas, and tasteful wah-wah AND fuzztone guitar ! One of Motown's finest recordings in my opinion

[@Meridian83West]

I always thought that Frank Wilson was one of Motown's most underrated producers/songwriters (Frank wrote this with guitarist Vincent DiMrco), and your edit proves it! And of course Jean Terrell more than holds her own in her debut as lead singer of the post-Diana Ross Supremes!

[@joecamerario8384]

Tammy Terrell's sister???💝😇☝️✝️✝️✝️

[@Meridian83West]

@@joecamerario8384 No, they weren't related. Jean Terrell was the sister of boxer Ernie Terrell. Tammi Terrell's real name was Thomasina Montgomery.

[@grahamshepherd2306]

Absolutely agree Bobby.

[@SunnyIlha]

The 'Supremes' kept soaring , They were IT. They continued the magic, and it was as good as it ever was. What a fabulous remix.

[@mosogotam]

Thank you, Sunny...I appreciate it!

[@tedkay3750]

this should have been a number one hit~!for the SUPREMES` sound like the funk brother's got hold a on this funky jam right here~! DAM! I LOVE THIS SONG!~ THAT wine with the guitar blows me away~! MOTOWN~

[@jimmyr54701]

Take me back time machine.

[@tat2dluvboy]

I love your version and the slides that go with it. I play it all the time. Thank you.

[@zelmabradford2608]

What beautiful harmony..sound just as good as ms Ross.

[@michaelpeterson1482]

Beautiful lyrics, melody, ladies. Unbeatable combo.

[@johnbrocklehurst3570]

Easter Time,a feeling of spring which brings on a feeling of that great Motown Sound. As fresh as a spring daffodil.

[@urbansetter1]

Stoned love and this song were underrated.

[@timchestnut8963]

kristi schrittwieser absolutely agree

[@mrorionfan1]

Yep - both take me back to memories of those years of childhood! Magical sound!

[@christopherorourke6543]

Very true, Stoned love outside of Wilmington,Delaware was an underrated song. I used to listen to WAMS Wilmington,DE when I lived in Newark,DE in the early 1970’s before I went into the Navy. WAMS played the Supremes Stoned love a lot, and also Up the ladder to the roof. WAMS also played the Originals Baby I’m for real as the Originals were from Wilmington,DE.

[@AndreMSmith1]

They really didn't need Diana Ross. They had the power along to make it

[@seanpowell1661]

@@AndreMSmith1 so true

[@SmoothCinnamonX]

The intro is quite magical! One of the greatest records of all time!

[@mosogotam]

You got that right, Spirit....thanks!!!

[@derekatkins1773]

Loved it . One best ever extended versions . Great Supremes seventies songs ever also.

[@caroljohnston6522]

This is the greatest song!! I'm dancing 💃 ❤❤❤

[@freddydieters940]

Lived next door to Mary in West Hollywood, best Sunday brunch ever!

[@anthonypatterson6619]

Excellent.

[@mosogotam]

Thanks!!!

[@anthonypatterson6619]

OH my god I forgot that I already wrote on this Utube....i must be suffering from dementia

[@bernardhendricks5185]

Ms. Jean Terrell made her debut, I was in MS in 1972! When I first heard this song, it was different from all the other early Supremes recordings? RIP Mary Willson! Bernard Hendricks

[@jeffreychandler8666]

Simply superb and tremendous talent from the Supremes. They left us so much, who back in the day brought joy to our heart and soul. Definitely a golden time to be cherished always. Memories of the Supreme's are deep, for those who observe them in concert.

[@raymondbevan4870]

Just close my eyes and I'm back fantastic memories

[@marknorthwest93]

John, your fabulous extended mixes may have come to an end, but your musical input will ALWAYS be cherished by those of use blessed to have been part of your musical vision. One day we may well be "together", but until then, we can all go up to the ladder to the roof and rejoice in your love for music that you shared with us! Rest in Peace, Dear friend!

[@mowestmotown3556]

These Ladies kept the SOUND Goin' and Remain on That FAMOUS RECORDS LABEL from START to FINISHED...! The SUPREMES FOREVER....! 8 - LADIES kept making that SOUND from START to the FINISH.

[@jeanettethomasofficial4071]

Still love them today, one of my favorite ladies groups to ever do it!!!

[@michael9052]

RIP Miss Mary. You were the best dancer and always had the expression that you were having a blast.

[@dawnmaestascowell6930]

Listening to the depth of those voices....The are amazing!.... this is after Diana.... These three sound is beautiful!

[@damngoodman]

I can't stop playing this mix on repeat...#LOVE

[@MrHeaven33]

these women were great without Diana Ross no disrespect to Diana Ross but these women we're fabulous they had the voice and they were good Motown lost.

[@mikebtko]

Mucho mejor!

[@ThePrettyArcher]

@NomDePlume _ u know her personally? spill the tea

[@fcruzdj2]

The Supremes were the total package without Diana. This song and “Stoned Love” proves it.

[@samthesham5294]

Motown originally tried to mold Jean into a glamour Soul ful Diana Ross sans the wigs Place in the middle or far right or Left She Was the Main Lead and Gave the Supremes a more Soulful image and a few Solid gems like Stoned Love..Everybody's Got the right to love(Forgotten gem, and Up the Latter). Gordy at this time was more focus on Diana solo career so he could give a hoot.Jean was Jean not Diana"she didn't want to be Diana. she had her on voice style was Stubborn wouldn't listen to Gordy who Found her)and more of a Lead singer. Mary became a co lead but didn't feel comfortable being Lead having spent many.years singing Background and told by Gordy "oh Mary you know you cant sing" (Mary said this in her book Dreamgirls)

[@selfishone6634]

You can’t disrespect Miss Ross. Miss Ross career speaks for itself. !how many number 1 hit records did The Supremes have after Diana Ross left the group? I’ll wait!

[@gf19641949]

Come on and walk, walk Come on and talk, talk Come on and Sing about Love and Understanding!

[@zyrianaarenee453]

So many great songs on that album

[@debbiero3749]

I'm glad to hear. this tune. happy day ☺🔣

[@christopherorourke6543]

Right on Debbie RO, YOU TELL IT LIKE IT IS. The 1960’s & 1970’s music is real music.

[@kathyjohson1273]

I can still hear this, from way back-n-da-day, love it!!!

[@catperez315.]

Yesterday memories never forgotten still listening 2019

[@THECLARENCES]

Great group! Great song! Great album! Great version! Kudos!!! Thanks for posting! xoxo The Clarences

[@johnbrocklehurst3570]

John gives the embelishment every Motown song deserves.What John has done has brought the songs up to date with his work.This is work that will not only be loved by current Motown fans from yester-year but a raft of young people who are connecting with Motown,especially through arrangements such as this(and dozens of others).What goes round comes round and mark my words Motown oldies will be back in the charts-its just about the timing but it is gonna happen.

[@MrPeclo]

Jean Terrell une voix. Motown number one in the world.

[@280Nox]

I loved this version of the Supremes, the product lacked in quality between mid 1967 to the end of 1969. Jean Terrell brought back the Supremes A-Game. This extended version is fantastic, loved the pics. P.S. Mary Wilson is triple HOT HOT HOT.

[@peterbell3741]

Love the mix....great refreshing of a classic......I remember seeing them in 1977 at a club in the north of England and just sat on the floor overwhelmed by joyful songs

[@adriennerobinson1180]

One of my favorite Songs by the Iconoc Supremes Love them

[@gretawilson380]

She have a beautiful voice

[@puppycat58]

Three amazing women....your songs will live on forever....R.I.P. Mary Wilson

[@elsasingleton9032]

Beautiful ladies, beautiful music. Rest in peace Mary and Flo.

[@Suaveeeeworld]

Thank you so much for this 🌹🌹🌹 my favorite supreme song made me feel like I was watching the finale of a movie or sum 🎭😂

[@marknorthwest93]

Symphonic soul at its best and that funky guitar twang to funk things up. Can't get "closer to heaven" than the vibe this extended workout provides. John, you should have been on staff in the Motown mixing studio. Thank you SO much for this "fountain of loveliness."

[@motownfan3]

+marknorthwest93 This is unreal ........ Jean's voice with the musicians/ arrangements are flawless. All I can say is WOW !!!!!!!!!! Frank Wilson would be proud of his creation :)

[@johncalvin378]

Fantastic version!

[@anthonypatterson6619]

Excellent extended version. One of the best I have heard.... and I am a lover of this song.

[@mosogotam]

Thanks, Anthony!!!

[@kel2580]

The very sound of this song brings me way back to the 70s. I loved this song as a little boy. After this one, I knew they wouldn't miss Diana Ross!

[@only1moore]

RIP Mary😢🙏❤️

[@gf19641949]

The drummer spoke his mind

[@stephenm7025]

RIP John, this is one of my favorite of your mixes, I know you liked it also being one you played so often. Thanks for all the great music you shared with us John, hope you're grooving to never ending soul somewhere out in the stars!

[@Gunner2919]

Love this John. La Ross (the ruination of Motown IMO) long gone and the wonderful Jean Terrell on lead. Her performance on Bill, When Are You Coming Back probably the greatest female vocal Motown ever witnessed.

[@mosogotam]

+Gunner2919 Gunner....thanks so much~~~~

[@civilsoldi]

Such talent, I do miss these guys!

[@peterd.9522]

Another brilliant example of how you know just what makes a great extended track. Thanks for the joy you bring.

[@TheJUSTLQQKING]

3rd time around, is just as sweet as the first two!!!!!

[@linelledsall6692]

Brava!! Classic Supremes! I still adore this song! Thank you for sharing it with all of us! 💕 xo

[@QuentinQuatermass]

Your favorite song of all! It's not hard to see why, Jean Terrell sings like an angel and what a magnificent production. Then your extra special treatment. I think I commented a couple years ago how great this extended version is but don't see the comment. Anyway thank you again, Mosogotam! This is one of my top 30 as well. We are so fortunate you make such wonderful music!

[@mosogotam]

Quentin...so glad you enjoyed it...I loved working on the extension...such a beautiful piece of music. Thank you so much!

[@mydoglayla5045]

I so miss the these times!

[@djmoch1001]

This is fantastic! Well done, my friend!

[@mosogotam]

Thank you a lot, DJ!!!

[@marcos3686]

Simply amazing and beautiful. I wish we had music like this today. We need it.

[@corkpop8401]

These remixes are gift. Thank you

[@dawnmaestascowell6930]

Amazing! Thank u! Original supremes...They are beautiful

[@carlosleon8224]

I just LOVE that instrumental climax! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@mosogotam]

Carlos...thanks so much!

[@nycsongman9758]

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT remix: the wah-wah guitar in this record (Melvin "Wah-Wah" Watson ?), will LIVE with me 'til I leave this planet. The gorgeous accompanying pics, sadly, recall a Lost Era of divine femininity.

[@lillianmunster4734]

Love THIS Line-up 🕊️❤️🕊️🎶❤️🎶❤️ MARY 🙏🎶 JEAN 🌹 Cindy 🌹

[@jonjayryzner]

My favorite of yours… thank you.

[@mosogotam]

Thanks so much, Jon!!!

[@seancallander8278]

Wow, this is new to me. What a great version! Stone Roses tipped thisofffor the break in Fool's Gold