The incident that ended FLORENCE BALLARD'S time with THE SUPREMES

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • This is the real-life story of Florence Ballard, the original Supreme. From her early days as a founding member of the Primettes to the challenges that ultimately led to the end of her career with Motown. The triumphs, struggles, and the untold aspects that shaped the trajectory of her career are detailed in this 8 minute synopsis. Take a look!.
    #theprimettes #thesupremes #marywilson #dianaross #motown #florenceballard #berrygordy #dreamgirls

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  • @Theodora-tg2ho
    @Theodora-tg2ho Рік тому +21

    Miss Florence Ballard voice was truly Amazing and Berry knew may she R I H ❤❤❤Love u always 🎉🎉

  • @jamesrobiscoe1174
    @jamesrobiscoe1174 11 місяців тому +14

    You've done Florence a fine service with this remembrance. I grew up in Detroit and loved the Supremes when they were a real trio. It's a real testimony to their influence that we still remember them. But Flo and Mary can harmonize in Heaven now, bless them.

    • @jrnyjrnl
      @jrnyjrnl  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave such a nice comment.

  • @lillianmunster4734
    @lillianmunster4734 Рік тому +13

    🕊️💖🕊️RIP FLO
    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
    Thank you for sharing this 🥰

    • @jrnyjrnl
      @jrnyjrnl  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Hezekiah-dj3bm
    @Hezekiah-dj3bm Рік тому +25

    I lllloooovvvveeee flo ballard, and berry gordy should be ashamed of himself for what he did!!!!!!

  • @ryandejuan9934
    @ryandejuan9934 Рік тому +11

    Interesting that The Supremes are still being thought of all these years later. I would definitely be interested to see if this would lead to a film being made about the rise and fall of this iconic vocal group.

    • @hasanigarner1220
      @hasanigarner1220 Рік тому +2

      That would be a great movie too 😊

    • @brianbecerra7499
      @brianbecerra7499 Рік тому +5

      It hasn't happened yet because Berry and Diana won't let it happen due to their dirt they did then. How they treated Florence and others. They don't want to be outed. KARMA is going to get them

    • @SocialExhaustion
      @SocialExhaustion 9 місяців тому

      They didn’t DO anything to anybody. Gordy put more love and attention into The Supremes and others were jealous about it. It’s just that simple. Flo couldn’t handle the pressures of the growing business, and it was definitely BIG BUSINESS. Flo also didn’t like a lot of the show tune music. And wasn’t always good at the dance steps, Mary said that’s where Flo would struggle a lot of the time. So Flo just had a lot of insecurities. All of the girls did.. but they pushed through best they could. Diana is 80 now and I’m going to see her. She’s a smart woman and opened a lot of doors for black people, her Flo and Mary. Focus on that… Flo also had a terrible husband, no one seems to blame him for anything. Flo had from 1967 to 1975 to make better choices. And chose to stay with a scum like her husband, who stole the money Diana Ross left for her children.

  • @davidrosemale3573
    @davidrosemale3573 11 місяців тому +13

    Flo had a nice body, she was GORGEOUS

  • @tiffanygreer9264
    @tiffanygreer9264 Рік тому +49

    Berry ain’t living long for nothing…..The longer you live the harder karma’s coming back to him strong….Show business is really dirty

    • @davidrosemale3573
      @davidrosemale3573 11 місяців тому +5

      You got that right, KARMA IS gonna be Ugly for Berry and Diana.

    • @SocialExhaustion
      @SocialExhaustion 9 місяців тому +2

      Are you nuts? Diana felt her karma already. Her brother was found murdered in a basement with his wife, pitbulls were unleaded on them and they were tied and gagged. Her husband died in a ski accident, her reunion with the silt was a flop, she did tiny bit of time in jail for a dui, was drinking and probably on an anxiety type of pill. She did some time in a rehab and was motherly to everyone there. The Supremes were at the top of their game at 20,21,22,23. Very young! Coming from out the hood? Yeah… they didn’t know that much better. Also, Flo was just as responsible for her own life. Mary did well, with some struggle.. but she stayed doing what she loved no matter what. Flo got in her own way, above anything else.

    • @taijamartinez3780
      @taijamartinez3780 6 місяців тому

      ​@@davidrosemale3573 FOR DAMN SURE

    • @donalddavis6689
      @donalddavis6689 Місяць тому

      ​@@davidrosemale3573 AMEN 🙌.. They Can't Live Forever!! And They Can't Take All Them $Millions💸💸 With Them.. And Their Homes 🏠.. The Only Thing That's Going Back The The Creator Of The Universe 👑🔥.. Are Their Naked Spirits!! That Came Into This World!! When Them Two ( 2 👿👿 ) Was Born.. Naked You Came In.. Naked You're Going Out 🔥🔥.

  • @Leatherbro
    @Leatherbro 7 місяців тому +8

    Florence Ballard was a God gifted talent vocal powerhouse. Her talents were grossly overlooked and tremendously ignored. Berry Gordy knew he had a vocal powerhouse on his hands but due to his involvement with Diana Ross, Florence's talents were sidelined and pushed aside. Shame on Berry Gordy for his behaviour toward her.

  • @saltwell80
    @saltwell80 16 днів тому

    This post hasspot on accurate info, the researche is 100% on point,unlike some posts that's only trying to collect a pay check from u tube, inaccurate info, very little effort in doing their homework in ascertaining the facts on the subject matter,i rate this post a solid 10.

  • @FreddieBlaze
    @FreddieBlaze Рік тому +9

    R.i.P. Florence❤

  • @liljay3006
    @liljay3006 Рік тому +11

    I’m late ash i just realized the movie dream girl was somewhat of a biopic of the their group

  • @juniebe4
    @juniebe4 Рік тому +34

    Berry Said Later, That He Regret Not Using Florence and Mary On More Songs.. It’s To Late

    • @Maatization
      @Maatization 9 місяців тому +3

      I never ever heard him say that and I read his bio penned by him...he said Mary thought it should have been her but he said she didn't have the magic Diana did. and he was right

    • @LisaLisaCJ
      @LisaLisaCJ 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Maatization not in the bio but he said so in an interview

    • @Jack-ke5uv
      @Jack-ke5uv 3 місяці тому

      Really? When and where did he say this?

  • @davidrosemale3573
    @davidrosemale3573 11 місяців тому +8

    REST IN PEACE FLORENCE GLENDA BALLARD, YOU'RE STILL TERRIFIC.

  • @freddy8479
    @freddy8479 Рік тому +17

    It was said that having A SURPRISING TALENT as A COMEDIAN....
    FLO caught the attention of legendary Actress and Comedian, Lucille Ball who was interested in taking her under her tutelage.

    • @Maatization
      @Maatization 9 місяців тому +3

      The last myth was that a Broadway producer saw Flo and wanted to star her in a show. You guys make things up. I'm 73 and have followed them since 1964. If that were true I would know it.

    • @WPM_in_ATL
      @WPM_in_ATL 7 місяців тому +2

      I wish that had come to pass. I love hearing Flo's wisecracks on live performances.

    • @juniebe4
      @juniebe4 2 місяці тому

      @@MaatizationI’m The Same Age with You, There Were, It Was Written In Many Books.. Read

  • @saiyongdawn7756
    @saiyongdawn7756 11 днів тому +1

    In a film, Diana Ross donated 20 grands to Ballard's children. That was big of her. Although Florence deserved much more from her nemesises. May she rest in peace. 🙏❤

  • @martinpascoe5904
    @martinpascoe5904 11 місяців тому +3

    MUST have been hard for Mary and FLo watching that Berry being so pre-occupied with Di....I love them all but yes surely they could have all shared leads!

  • @meetupspeakup4161
    @meetupspeakup4161 Рік тому +7

    Most male Bosses like Gordy, like needy women whose presence can be controlled
    Florence's presence was too strong

  • @Sbamabelle
    @Sbamabelle Рік тому +23

    She was the best singer of the group. Diana and Berry did her so dirty

    • @jonathanmouton1457
      @jonathanmouton1457 Рік тому +4

      Dam right.sad

    • @gregory129
      @gregory129 Рік тому +2

      Yeah right. I have ocean front property in Missouri.

    • @lowKey-t7f
      @lowKey-t7f 22 години тому

      In what group, it wasn't the SUPREMES, remember that was MRS.DIANA ROSS.. you've been mislead..

  • @DavidRoss-lo7kz
    @DavidRoss-lo7kz 3 місяці тому +3

    Florence Ballard was definitely that girl

  • @darrylcole5753
    @darrylcole5753 Рік тому +29

    Damn,Barry did her dirty😮

    • @evelynbarksdale4118
      @evelynbarksdale4118 Рік тому +13

      Diana Ross was a snake too. Flo could outsing Diana anyday.

    • @devinrivers5808
      @devinrivers5808 Рік тому +4

      Dog done skippy!

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 Рік тому +1

      @@evelynbarksdale4118 that's a lie from the pits of HELL!!!!!!!! It's not Ms. Ross's fault. We all are snakes; we all have the human being component.

    • @Maatization
      @Maatization 9 місяців тому +2

      My aunt took me to see them in 1965 at the Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Fr ancisco. When we left she told me Flo looked like she was 3 months pregnant. I remember her stomach sticking out though being a fan of the group I didn't like what my aunt said but it was true.

  • @tomfields3682
    @tomfields3682 Рік тому +7

    And Flo, she don't know
    Cuz the boy she loves is a Romeo

  • @divinedelaware7541
    @divinedelaware7541 7 місяців тому +3

    She was a beautiful woman

  • @EbonyCurley-jd2ln
    @EbonyCurley-jd2ln 9 місяців тому +3

    They all were amazing woman with 3 different styles, that's what should have stayed taking turns

  • @704nc
    @704nc Рік тому +4

    ♥️

  • @DarrylRuiz-s1w
    @DarrylRuiz-s1w 8 місяців тому +2

    The Prettiest Supreme.Diana should be ashamed but being Diana isnt

  • @johnwatts8346
    @johnwatts8346 8 місяців тому +2

    what happened to flo is of course really awful (i find it rather lousy, to say the least, that motown who claimed to be 'like a family' didnt help her with some cahs when she fell into genuine poverty. however- one way or another diana was always gonna be a superstar, thats the truth.

  • @typhd9988
    @typhd9988 5 місяців тому +1

    I NEVER CARED FOR BERRY AND I HOPE HE GETS WHAT HE DESERVES!

  • @MetFan37
    @MetFan37 3 місяці тому

    Gordy also had the girls' backup vocals put down in the mix so they sounded like Miss Ross solo records.

    • @Jack-ke5uv
      @Jack-ke5uv 3 місяці тому

      Not only that, but Gordy stopped inviting the girls to recording sessions and had those awful Andantes doing the backup vocals under the name Diana Ross and the Supremes.

  • @QuentinRolfe-bd2dq
    @QuentinRolfe-bd2dq 6 місяців тому

    Well that's Showbiz kids !! Nice work if you can get it ? 👏👏

  • @elbarto152
    @elbarto152 9 місяців тому

    Really is heartbreaking.

  • @Lee-of6hb
    @Lee-of6hb 3 місяці тому +1

    That darn Diana Ross stole the Supremes from the late great beautiful Florence Ballard just like that darn Mick Jagger stole the Rolling Stones from the late great handsome Brian Jones and both were always my favorite from each group(band).

    • @juniebe4
      @juniebe4 2 місяці тому

      If You Watch T.A.M.I At The End Of The Program
      You Can See, Brian Jones For The Rolling Stones, Diana Ross For The Supremes, Bobby Byrd With James Brown

  • @edglebennett6312
    @edglebennett6312 Рік тому +7

    Berry Gordy made the decision, not Ms. Ross.

    • @juniebe4
      @juniebe4 2 місяці тому +1

      They, Made A Decision, Diana, Mary,and Berry Gordy

  • @manuelcampuzano558
    @manuelcampuzano558 5 місяців тому

    Shame the drinking and the hurt she felt from Gordy, people whispering in her ear about fighting back, signing that agreement not to use The Supremes name, she should have formed a band go out on the road, Marquee reading, One night only "FLORENCE BALLARD, former MOTOWN star from guess what group" they could take no legal action, but she was broken by then

  • @mrrich49motown
    @mrrich49motown 4 місяці тому

    Flo made the supremes, I like more the no hits that did not make the charts , Flo on lead is amazing, Mary as well especially with the early song The Tears..and other songs as a trio ,Yes Diane s voice is some what great on earlier songs such as Come on boy.. Abreathtaking guy I idolize you. Why didn't barry make flo lead on some real blusey sound recording with diane and mary on background and let diane and mary join in on a few other songs for instance with that real motown sound to mary wells hits or some fast songs like the marvelous Marvelettes,...This is my opinion period

  • @maryrobertsrobertsmary3902
    @maryrobertsrobertsmary3902 Рік тому

    Is not Berry Gordy dead now

  • @MikeScott-ez7iw
    @MikeScott-ez7iw Рік тому +4

    Y'all
    Stop this judgemental b.s
    Most of you people weren't even born yet y'all talking like you were right there in person around the time all of this was going on with the supremes

    • @aintnothingliketheoldskool
      @aintnothingliketheoldskool 9 місяців тому

      I don't like that I just say my own opinion the people who do that are the obsessive fans of Diana Ross.

  • @helenhull609
    @helenhull609 Рік тому

    See Diana didn't come later

  • @evelynbarksdale4118
    @evelynbarksdale4118 Рік тому +5

    Flo could outsing diana the snake anyday. Berry wastoo.

  • @jeffslocs
    @jeffslocs Рік тому +4

    She outed herself out of the group

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 Рік тому +2

      AMEN!!!!! Thank you @jeffslocs she did out herself. Show Business is a business! 💙💙🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @aintnothingliketheoldskool
      @aintnothingliketheoldskool 9 місяців тому

      ​​@@edglebennett6312why don't y'all hush because at this point y'all are just lowlife evil Diana Ross Stan's. You think just because show business is show business that you have to step on people and hurt people to get to the top and no matter what video was made or is made about Florence y'all will always come on every single video and speak negatively on purposely just because of y'all obsession with Diana Ross and will never accept the things she did to People as she became famous

    • @jakimsingletary164
      @jakimsingletary164 3 місяці тому +1

      There There, Flo had her faults and played the a role in getting fired which she would admit later on. Berry played a role himself fully in insulted her on her weight and values as a star. He pressured her in to retiring from the group. Mary would admit it herself on and off for decades til the day she died. Berry played Flo, Mary and Diana. Just like he played half of everyone at Motown especially Gladys Knight and The Pips..

    • @juniebe4
      @juniebe4 2 місяці тому

      @@jakimsingletary164 These People Are Ross Fans, They See No Wrong In Ross

    • @jakimsingletary164
      @jakimsingletary164 2 місяці тому

      @@juniebe4 Yeah just like she use to never see any wrong in her behavior in herself. Deep down, she knows she messes up for her to always help Flo (along with her kids), Mary and anyone at Motown when it comes to financial matters. She can have a heart to when she wants to..