Diana Ross & The Supremes "The Impossible Dream" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Diana Ross & The Supremes "The Impossible Dream" on The Ed Sullivan Show May 11, 1969. Subscribe now to never miss an update: ume.lnk.to/EdS...
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The Ed Sullivan Show was a television variety program that aired on CBS from 1948-1971. For 23 years it aired every Sunday night and played host to the world's greatest talents. The Ed Sullivan Show is well known for bringing rock n' roll music to the forefront of American culture through acts like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. The entertainers each week ranged from comedians like Joan Rivers and Rodney Dangerfield, to Broadway stars Julie Andrews and Richard Burton, to pop singers such as Bobby Darin and Petula Clark. It also frequently featured stars of Motown such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5. The Ed Sullivan Show was one of the only places on American television where such a wide variety of popular culture was showcased and its legacy lives on to this day.
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[@hnc52]

All 3 looked and sounded great. Mary's beauty cannot be ignored!

[@anthonyyusef5897]

Berry Gordy knew what he was doing... DIANA by 1969 was a superstar that few could touch!

[@kurtsupreme]

Berry Gordy knew what he was doing.........THE SUPREMES by 1969 were superstars that few could touch!!

[@jodix1075]

Diana Ross had worked very hard to become Diana Ross by 1969. As we know she was getting ready to fly high, which still have people bitter. The Supremes went on to have a good career in the 70s and Diana Ross was added to the list of Superstars.

[@kurtsupreme]

@@jodix1075 THE SUPREMES were already superstars when Diane left the group.

[@kurtsupreme]

@@erossinema8797 written by someone who probably wasn't even born when THE SUPREMES ruled the radio airwaves of the 1960's. If you HAD been there, you would have known that the name was only changed for about "15 minutes" before Diane Left the group. The original trio had already recorded 10 of their 12 number 1's BEFORE the name change. Finally, until the day that Diane left and the name was changed back, it was never DIANA ROSS and The Supremes. For that short time, it was only ever "Diana Ross and THE SUPREMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sorry to burst your bubble!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wishful thinking doesn't cut it.....musical History speaks for itself.

[@elizabethtaylor8401]

Berry Gordy knew Diana Ross had Talents and Charisma! ❤❤❤ There will never be another Diana Ross!

[@sylvissime]

That face, these eyes, that voice, Ms Ross is not from this world

[@dennydoodles]

She was.. and still is... the ULTIMATE QUEEN!

[@kurtsupreme]

THEY were...............and still are...........the ULTIMATE QUEENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@that70sgirl90]

That was "Supreme"... All That Glitters Is Gold !! 💫 Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@gracegreen1859]

I still love the duet with Diana Ross and Paul Williams

[@felixsicardo7269]

So do i..from TCB

[@pattybee3861]

Her voice has a song in it!!!

[@KalvinKosha]

BEST performance they’ve ever graced us with 😩

[@terenceoctober581]

I would say, one of the best performances the Supremes have graced us with. They had many. ( peace).

[@KalvinKosha]

@@terenceoctober581 I was never big on them (except the highlights they were honored with). But, in college, when I discovered the song itself, and was to perform it for a pageant.. I saw their version (this video).. and fell in LOVE with every bit of it.

[@donnieconner7278]

Its a great performance. Also their delivery of Somewhere on the Hollywood Palace. The Supremes are SUPREME!

[@KalvinKosha]

My FAVORITE performance by them.

[@user-vg1kg7fq8o]

Miss Ross performance and vocals on this song gives me chills excellence at its best The Queen🙌👑

[@kurtsupreme]

The Supremes' performance and vocals on this song gives me chills........excellence at its best......the QUEEN SUPREMES!!!!

[@jodix1075]

I agree with the original statement you made without the rewrite to make someone else feel some kind of way. This is a great performance lead by the amazing Diana Ross. It does not take away from Mary or Cindy who were amazing as well.

[@kurtsupreme]

@@jodix1075 Yes, if people are going to rewrite history by only mentioning Diane, then it DOES take away from Mary and Cindy. They were a GROUP.............not only A group, THE group!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cbwsoul87]

Let's not take somebody's comment out of context. I agree with the original comment as well

[@FreeDemocracy-2025]

Detroit's finest !

[@tj921able]

Fabulous rendition of it! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AlkalineInsides]

Literally Supreme. Well done and they look so beautiful 😍

[@dano3952]

This is incredible. Stunning!

[@knockshinnoch1950]

WOW, after all these years a new never before seen clip of the Supremes is posted on You Tube, and WHAT A CLIP! This is a truly stellar performance of the Broadway classic. The Supremes performed this showstopper as part of their stage act. They performed the song in November that same year during their Royal Command Performance in London before Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Margaret Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Unfortunately the tape was erased so no record exists in the archive. Motown missed a trick, they should've released this as a single- it could've been massive as the song had a wide appeal well beyond the Supremes fan base.

[@bcroley77]

This was May 1969 and the Royal Command Performance was mid November 68.

[@fredyalba1057]

The live recordings better than album cut. Album version didn't sizzle like this. It was just ok. Not single material.

[@weilanc]

Mary Wilson, for once, was well miked this time. We can hear her beautiful smokey alto rounding out the harmonies.

[@beemonroe4330]

My favorite ❤️

[@moogooguypan2514]

Her voice was perfectly suited for this arrangement. Motown knew exactly what they were doing when they miked and mixed these shows. Just like on some of the records, Mary’s voice was more prominent because it brought such a rich wonderful texture, there were other times when Florence voice was more prominent because they needed that punch. Diana ross walks off with the honors in this video, she’s already a superstar here. Magnificent.

[@owethumhlongo1494]

I've been waiting for it. I'm glad it's here and it also has a good quality 😊👌

[@kenq1363]

Holy makeup diana ! Love it

[@kurtsupreme]

Holy makeup Diane, Mary, and Cindy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ronniedamnitz9295]

Simply supreme!

[@joenavarro7910]

Ms. Ross exudes excellence. She is simply the best 👍👍🎉

[@kurtsupreme]

THE SUPREMES exuded excellence................they were simply the best!!

[@iriswood3744]

Glamour personified

[@佐藤キミアキ]

It seems that there was a rift within the group due to the main vocal, but after watching this video, I was convinced that Miss Diana Ross was the main vocal.

[@kurtsupreme]

Every vocal group has a lead singer....................none were as big as THE SUPREMES!

[@laladydi5734]

Good observation. Love Mary, Cindy and Flo, but not one of them could have performed this song this well.

[@italoman9]

TY for uploading this performance in original quality for the first time since original airings! :D Awesome.

[@rabit818]

Context of Impossible Dream applied to late 60s politics by The Supremes. Very well done.

[@The15138]

OMG WOWWWWWWW

[@MrPeclo]

Diana Ross ++++++

[@kurtsupreme]

THE SUPREMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TIMCATPRODUCTIONS]

Wow!!....wonderful!!

[@kellie5476]

Gotta love Diana! Apparently, when her grandchildren are being naughty, she tells them to STOP! In the name of love! 😁

[@kurtsupreme]

Gotta love THE SUPREMES!!! When their grandchildren are being naughty, they tell them to STOP in the name of love!

[@Catlady77777]

Superb.

[@joseignaciotrejomontes6227]

originalTo dream, the impossible dream To fight, the unbeatable foe To bear, with unbearable sorrow To run, where the brave dare not go To right, the unrightable wrong And to love, pure and chaste from afar To try, when your arms are too weary To reach, the unreachable star This is my quest, to follow that star No matter how hopeless, no matter how far And to fight for the right, without question or pause To be willing to march into Hell, for a heavenly cause And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest That my heart will lie will lie peaceful and calm When I'm laid to my rest And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars Still strove, with his last ounce of courage To reach The unreachable stars

[@antibabacas]

Thank, Thank, Thank!

[@bigolebot]

Baby boomers really had the best era of music, teens of the 1960s or 1970s, got the best of the best being at the perfect age demographic. I feel sad for Generation X and Millennials, they have no idea what they missed!

[@user-yn9os7uc1v]

well don't

[@bigolebot]

@@bartvanos1466 lol Generation X is from 1965-1980, it doesn't start from 1955 and boomers were the age demographic for what was out then. Go back to Reddit kid.

[@bigolebot]

@@bartvanos1466 Lol, alright continue telling yourself that, GenX is 1965-1980 Google is your friend young'un...

[@bigolebot]

@@bartvanos1466, What a joke you told me you were born in 1965, this is your own words *I'm born in 1965* now you're changing what you're saying? Lol you kids are joke. I didn't know you can change date of births

[@bigolebot]

@@bartvanos1466 PEW research: Generation X is from 1965-1980, you're a Reddit user, only a Reddit user cries about this generation timeline nonsense. Thanks for exposing yourself there. Go back to your little mates

[@jamespickett2687]

Breathtaking ❤❤❤

[@JAZZLlFE]

😍😍😍

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜☄️🌌

[@Ram-by2gz]

Diana what a beautiful voice and such a beautiful woman.

[@kurtsupreme]

THE SUPREMES,,,,,,,,,,,,,WHAT BEAUTIFUL VOICES AND SUCH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kurtsupreme]

@@erossinema8797 Yeah, LOOK at them.................the most successful American vocal group in musical history!!!!

[@DanaLumi]

Grazie🙏☃️❄❄❄ Mi sono iscritta con piacere!💖🤗💙🌍

[@claudiopedroso8077]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏

[@charlesprice925]

The only one.

[@MostlyBrenda]

Ed says "Mitch Lay's"? I always thought it was "Lee", the same as Janet Leigh. Mitch Leigh (born Irwin Michnick 1928 - 2014) wrote this famous song for Man of LaMancha in 1965. Lyrics by Joe Darion.

[@Qboro66]

Thanks to my older sister, I grew up on that Original Cast Album(I've since bought it on CD as an adult)

[@patrickgueguin792]

original by jacques Brel, french singer ,for the musical man of the mancha

[@bootwhore]

The original is by Richard Kiley from the Off- Broadway show Man of La Mancha in 1965,(Moved to Broadway later in its run in 1968). Jacques Brel was in the French production when it was done in 1968. Honestly many artist from Sinatra to the Temptations recorded it before Brel did.

[@JK-kv1xl]

Streisand, although funny girl a big bway hit, her film career particularly during the ,70s totally eclipsed her 60s work. Same for Diana Supremes great but Diana solo career better.

[@2002mrkellz]

Something tells me she still on the lookout for David Ruffin. Lol great song though

[@owethumhlongo1494]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@lucysanjuan2050]

Too bad (for us) Diana never traded leads with Mary Wilson (as she does here), they blended perfectly.

[@laladydi5734]

The Supremes (Mary & Cindy or Mary & Flo) frequently had lines they sang on their own without Diana, on other songs.

[@AngelDiMauro1]

GODDESS LUCY & OSIRIS PAT DIMAURO, Nonviolent Owners' Of Eternity. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, AD, 6:27 am, Eastern Standard Time, Temporary milky way galaxy.

[@lindahines9380]

david ruffin did a.better job on the album in a mellow mood 😌 check it out!

[@terenceoctober581]

David Ruffin did not do a better job, he did a different rendition of the composition. His vocal range was much stronger. I don't compare singers to each other, I just admire their creativity in their approach & interpretation of a song every other singer is performing. ( peace)

[@geraldthomas8241]

@Linda hines I agree, David did it much better.

[@sandraatkins2539]

@@terenceoctober581 God knows David blew the roof off of that song.

[@terenceoctober581]

@@sandraatkins2539 OK so David blew the roof, but that's not the point I'm making. You are comparing singers which is something I think is nuts. For me, the interpretation of one song by many singers is something I enjoy and appreciate. I may like some versions, but I never compare. ( peace).

[@jl3322]

Untalented Cindy with “open her legs” Ross and the beautiful Mary. RIP

[@anthonyyusef5897]

you can add untalented to Mary as well, her post career with no DIANA ROSS coattails to ride showed us that.

[@kurtsupreme]

Diane and Mary both had successful solo careers.........Cindy was brought in as a second class, substitute SUPREME who was supposed to stand there, keep quiet, and don't make waves. She was picked due to her lovely personality and former girl-group experience............Cindy did her job well.

[@jackjules7552]

If Cindy is so untalented, then why did Patti Labelle share a stage with Cindy for six years before Cindy joined the Supremes? And then why would Diana Ross consent to share a stage with Cindy for four years? Remember Motown went after Cindy to replace Florence so Cindy must have had something special to have sang with such special ladies like Miss Labelle and Miss Ross for so many years.

[@kurtsupreme]

@@jackjules7552 Cindy was professional, personable, and experienced. Her pleasant disposition is what The Supremes needed when Flo was forced out...........they needed PEACE. Cindy can sing; although, she doesn't have a strong voice like Flo's. Cindy was also 5 years older than Diane and Mary and her look gave a more mature, sophisticated look to the group. During the late 1960's Diane's voice was going through changes and Mary's strong alto overshadowed Cindy's softer 2nd soprano voice. As a result, the sound of The Supremes suffered. When Flo was there, her first soprano sound soared over Mary's with Diane's voice in the middle. That was the original, classic sound of The Supremes. Cindy was a wonderful member of The Bluebelles; however, there were three harmony singers with Cindy's voice sandwiched between Sarah's and Nona's. In that case, with Sarah and Nona carrying the sound, Cindy's weaker voice didn't hurt the group.

[@Tes7000]

Untalented Cindy? Her solo show at London's Hippodrome in 1987 says otherwise.

[@Dion_Mustard]

it wasn't the supremes by then it was the DIANA ROSS SHOW!..not my cup of tea...give me flo and mary over diva ms ross any day (rip mary&flo).

[@JimMorrisonsboots]

Totally agree,the Flo era Supremes will always be best.👍👍

[@Dion_Mustard]

@@JimMorrisonsboots here here :)

[@benjaminjackson9449]

Y’all really love to hate Diana 💀

[@Dion_Mustard]

@@benjaminjackson9449 and diana has hated many people during her Diva moments. she has a bad attitude and totally into fame and fortune. she pretends to be all "loving" on stage, but off stage, is quite the opposite.

[@juneandrus4933]

No Hate For Diane Ross!!

[@angelsunlight]

Her style is still hella relevant

[@Goeisand]

Their style 😍

[@gracegreen1859]

Yes her makeup was the best and she did it herself. She had a Mac collab but she should can still make her own line.

[@angelsunlight]

@@gracegreen1859 yes that would be amazing if she made her own line!

[@bradleyscarton3931]

Their style. This was a collective look all three of them wanted and agreed upon.

[@RBS_]

***THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS*** : ...The Supremes, in this SUBLIME performance, showed us that they were in touch with heritage, and became WOMEN, with this elegant, chic, and PROUD performance; they looked REGAL, individual but unified, and ALL are shining bright, with SUPREME confidence...the BEST hairstyle Diana's ever had, too....a CLASSIC performance......

[@joshuas8258]

Miss Ross exudes star power. Millennial here and think she’s amazing and underrated as a vocalist. She has the most Versatile type of voice that can sing pop, soul, jazz or standards and it always sounds great.

[@Lokicool382]

Millennial here too! Diana Ross is a vocal powerhouse, so versatile! She seems underrated because it was so long ago and now we got singers screaming all over records or whispering with questionable talent. She was recognized in her prime as a Supreme and a solo artist! And after during the 90s…. they just don’t let any singer do the Super Bowl

[@Miketendo93]

Count me too! Born in 93' there hasn't been any other singer/artist that I'm so passionate about besides Aretha and Dionne. Miss Ross doesn't get the credit I think she is due!

[@kurtsupreme]

You are watching them as "DIANA ROSS and The Supremes!" You need to watch them as they were presented then as "Diana Ross and THE SUPREMES, ." The group, THE SUPREMES, was always bigger than any of the individual members and that includes Diane Ross................even AFTER the name change. I am a baby boomer and I was THERE!

[@stephenrandolph8283]

❤

[@sandrakenney567]

Florance sang this song better.🙏🕊🕊🕊💖💖💖💖💖🦋🦋🦋🦋👍🕊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌻💐🙏r.i p florance.

[@melltell]

What a voice, bravo for the Boss

[@kurtsupreme]

What voices, bravo for THE QUEEN SUPREMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dannyboi6530]

YESSSS!!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE !!!! KEEP EM COMING!!! WEE LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE TTHHHEEEE SUPREMES!!!!!! MOOORREEEE SSUUPPPRREEMES

[@ABALLAM3]

0:09 It's the same audience again that had showed in a number of other videos of The Supremes among other performances.

[@OltionMlloja]

Beautiful! This action is the most best and I've seen this guy from hound dog it's the best!!!

[@dalifeliver0071]

Mary and Cindy are soooo beautiful 😍 ❤ ♥ 💖

[@geraldtidwell8324]

Absolutely beautiful fabulous Miss Ross.

[@keithmerscheim1924]

The 60s and Ed Sullivan every Sunday night just validated what Show business excelled.

[@berealsupportive2744]

❤

[@radioramzi]

S U P E R B !

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

They Look beauty

[@davidbetsey2437]

Beautiful!

[@chazzjazz6906]

They closed with this at the Waldorf Astoria's Empire Room in 1969 and brought the house down.... "phenominal"

[@sjamotown]

applause shot, sister rita ross in pink? widows peak and smile!!!!!!!

[@fanorama1]

phew... powerful.

[@elvirahendel8511]

DAYANA ROSS.....unycakat.🌹🌹🌹👍

[@31carrier]

760 likes 37K views posted 1 year ago

[@LisaS1]

Dynomite!

[@bienemaja5610]

1000 Songs without notes! 1000 Songs without notes, have only heard at the melody in the past, now I getting my bill. I have never heard, Never understand, what they wanted to tell me, all my relatives. Have Never readen the lyrics. And Thats Why i nearly lost my mind. The world seems not to be what it is. The trues is, we are all related to each other! From the seconds, When the energy explodet. 1000 song without notes, Normality gone away. Why didnt i concentraded More in the lyrics in the past? I would never seen That miracle! In that mass of the helplessness, A Voice was sended to me. Like a mirror it Showded me my handling. I have to change something, If i want to. Every step in life has its consequenzes. And the chainreaction made me checkmate. A picture of a man showed me. He walked alone in the desert. He turned to me, If he could sees me. But he was silent! A saw a light When I wanted to go to sleep. I didnt want to follow ist, didnt want to go inside there! Compulsive i stayed awake. Till i fighted fear and decided me for the light. I thought I would die. Now the time is coming for me. I was opened for everything and nothing. I opened After Long darkness my eyes. And was for 1000 Songs and their lyrics and notes prepared. Understanding all in just a second. And if i am only the only body nearby I know i am not alone! And it Feels so cozy and warm. So cozy and warm. Even only i hug myself! I AM! Ich bin! Je suis! WE ARE JESUS WE ARE Children of god! WE ALL! Universe! Espace! WeltALL!

[@janiceedwards51]

Very good dreams are pure and definatly chased homely all will teach their. Children also yo dream also Comrs from a .wonderful classic (Don Quixote)

[@davidbetsey2437]

WTF?

[@FlyyGirl1000]

When I look at her, I don’t peg her as a boss bish at all lmfaooo & I don’t see the hype 🥴

[@AlkalineInsides]

You don’t look like one either. So hey

[@FlyyGirl1000]

@@AlkalineInsides you’re a year late lol. How embarrassing 🥴🫠

[@AlkalineInsides]

@@FlyyGirl1000 And I’m the only one who commented or gave you any attention. You should be honored 😛

[@FlyyGirl1000]

@@AlkalineInsides weirdo