The Supremes "Up The Ladder To The Roof" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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  • @gregorygibbs5681
    @gregorygibbs5681 3 роки тому +209

    In my opinion, this is one of the better songs ever performed by the Supremes.

    • @SunnyIlha
      @SunnyIlha 2 роки тому +7

      1:25
      That is so signature and totally it's own.
      A memorable moment during Jean's vocal lines in this hit song.

    • @OVERHERE-OVERHERE
      @OVERHERE-OVERHERE Рік тому +6

      Beautiful sound but I being a NYC boy get the lyrics… 🪜

    • @natsoray
      @natsoray Рік тому +2

      Facts!

    • @birdsfan57
      @birdsfan57 11 місяців тому +8

      Even though I adored Diana and her Supremes, this songs ranks as one of my all-time favorites, post Diana. Sweet memories of dancing to this one at our Junior High School Saturday night dances.

    • @mariehoran3135
      @mariehoran3135 10 місяців тому +4

      Yes i love it

  • @FMHammyJ
    @FMHammyJ 3 роки тому +224

    RIP Mary Wilson......Thank you for all the joy and pleasure you brought to millions of fans over the years....

  • @ianwatkins6202
    @ianwatkins6202 3 роки тому +222

    Jean Terrell had a fabulous voice!

    • @spp-ut1jw
      @spp-ut1jw 2 роки тому +21

      I like her more than diana.

    • @christinewomack8999
      @christinewomack8999 2 роки тому +10

      The lead singer did sound really good.

    • @mrorionfan1
      @mrorionfan1 2 роки тому +12

      The harmonizing is beautiful!!

    • @daviddrama101
      @daviddrama101 3 місяці тому

      ​@@spp-ut1jwSame with me.

    • @tomgabbutt3066
      @tomgabbutt3066 Місяць тому

      Beautiful voice - Is she a relation of Tammi?

  • @mrob75
    @mrob75 3 роки тому +477

    The Supremes: Jean, Mary & Cindy could have gone on to many, many hits had Motown not ignored them the way they did. Such a loss of talent.

    • @falanajerido6939
      @falanajerido6939 3 роки тому +50

      diana wanted that way her attittude was how dare they make it without me

    • @ibcrazysoufboi
      @ibcrazysoufboi 3 роки тому +30

      @@falanajerido6939 lies... Stop blaming Diana

    • @queenwade482
      @queenwade482 3 роки тому +61

      They would have been very successful with Jean Terrell on lead vocals if berry Gordy would not have wanted everything to go Diana Ross way i mean she had a lovely voice but she was not the powerhouse Florence balard was she outsang Diana Ross any day any time any where its just a dam shame how berry Gordy never gave her a fair chance she truly was a Supreme Angel.

    • @larryhall2805
      @larryhall2805 3 роки тому +14

      I shudder to think what Berry Gordy would have done with a multi-talented group like EnVogue.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 3 роки тому +28

      @@queenwade482 💯Berry Gordy was always vindictive. He ruled his entertainers like a slavemaster. If one didn't always agree with him, he ultimately punished them by not advancing their careers. Moreover, he wanted complete control over their earnings. Regardless of what else may have happened, demanding control of his earnings was the main reason Berry treated David Ruffin the way he did, as well as many others. Mary talks about this same issue in her second autobiography. We all know that the industry was, and is still, inundated with drugs, so don't believe all of Motown's PR nonsense about anybody. Mary, David, and Eddie may your beautiful souls rest with Jesus and add your mellifluous voices to the angelic chorus.❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @QummQuat
    @QummQuat 2 роки тому +138

    Jean Terrell really had a voice like no other! The Jean/Mary/Cindy lineup really complemented each others voices really well.

    • @nancydennis958
      @nancydennis958 Рік тому +9

      Absolutely agree people tend to forget that creation stopped it one but created many,many more to show man it did not limit itself Jean Terrell was fantastic.

    • @freddie3206
      @freddie3206 Рік тому +5

      Giali, Yes, Jean had a better voice than Diane.

    • @androlibre9661
      @androlibre9661 Рік тому +7

      the Diana Ross-less Supremes.....put out a DAMN good album. Underrated in my opinion

    • @skaf9587
      @skaf9587 10 місяців тому

      Well it was a hell of lot like Ms Ross that’s for sure 😂

    • @birdsfan57
      @birdsfan57 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@freddie3206Both possessed incomparable voices; Jean for it's power and range and Diana for it's uniqueness that has never been replicated.

  • @mosesduncan4786
    @mosesduncan4786 4 роки тому +154

    The lead singer that took Diana Ross's part on the song up the ladder to the roof is a beautiful woman and sexy too 💞😍

    • @CuirPhotodotNet
      @CuirPhotodotNet 3 роки тому +18

      .....she really looked the way black women at the time would KILL to look like...curvy..womanly...sexy...

    • @arlethalewis3318
      @arlethalewis3318 3 роки тому +17

      And can sing too.

    • @michaelrochester48
      @michaelrochester48 3 роки тому +14

      Jean Terrell

    • @saul890
      @saul890 3 роки тому

      Yes she is

    • @ojohnson47
      @ojohnson47 3 роки тому +1

      She is the sister of boxer Earnie Terrell

  • @jeffstewart7045
    @jeffstewart7045 3 роки тому +115

    Jean Terrell was superb as a Supreme...greatly underrated...

    • @FriendofDorothy
      @FriendofDorothy 11 місяців тому +2

      I agree, and she is so classy and has such great stage presence. Love her!

    • @michaelarmstrong6483
      @michaelarmstrong6483 5 місяців тому +1

      Yea, like Stacy lattasaw😊

  • @isaiahthompson2065
    @isaiahthompson2065 3 роки тому +138

    Jean Terrell was a perfect replacement for Ross . Her voice was perfection ! God bless Mary Wilson for continuing The Supremes going many years to come after Ross !

    • @dahomiee
      @dahomiee 2 роки тому +20

      Give it up to Mary Wilson sticking around from beginning to end 1958-1977.

    • @randomboyfrom2004
      @randomboyfrom2004 10 місяців тому

      i thought this and stoned love was also diana when i first heard them

  • @ez8546
    @ez8546 Рік тому +66

    I'm from Detroit and this was such an exciting time. We had no problem with Diana Ross going solo (it was inevitable) and we were waiting with eager anticipation to discover who the new lead singer would be. We knew Mary and Cindy were the perfect background blend and were going to stay in the background. When it was announced that Jean Terrell was coming on board, the roof blew off the city. She was better than we ever imagined and the "New Supremes" (that's what we called them) hit the ground running. We just wished Motown had done a better job of backing them. Ladder, Stoned Love, Nathan Jones, Lovebeats...we ate it up!

    • @Texaslawhorn
      @Texaslawhorn 9 місяців тому +7

      What fun it must have been to have witnessed all of that in real time! I love Jean, Mary and Cindy ❤️

    • @peggyg3194
      @peggyg3194 5 місяців тому +2

      Agreed💯🎶🎶🎶

    • @SarasotaLBK
      @SarasotaLBK 5 місяців тому +3

      Fascinating insight, it must have been an exciting time. Thank you.
      I loved this Supremes line up and loved Jeans voice.

    • @diva4tv
      @diva4tv 4 місяці тому +2

      I was right there as well. These are some of the most beautiful women of the time. The came on board and gave it their very all. You should listen to Terrell's story of her experience. Gordy refused to promote them. It was such a disappointment.

  • @blaque843
    @blaque843 10 місяців тому +127

    Living singles brought me here.😌😊😊

    • @msrawynn
      @msrawynn 7 місяців тому +7

      Me too…🙋🏾‍♀️🙂

    • @lasherragreen5162
      @lasherragreen5162 7 місяців тому +6

      I didn't know that it was a real song

    • @blaque843
      @blaque843 7 місяців тому +5

      @@lasherragreen5162 yess.the Supremes without Diana Ross sang it.queen latifah did it justice though I like queen version better.

    • @vidhead85
      @vidhead85 6 місяців тому +3

      I just watched the episode, it was great. I didn't know it was a real song. I'm glad when I discover great music through TV.
      Living Single rules!

    • @yococomanolo
      @yococomanolo 6 місяців тому +11

      Saaaame….Max was everything on that episode 😂

  • @carletoncandis635
    @carletoncandis635 3 роки тому +181

    Mary Wilson rest forever.

    • @Texaslawhorn
      @Texaslawhorn 3 роки тому +17

      She's gone up that ladder... Mary, we'll miss you. 💔

    • @larryhall2805
      @larryhall2805 3 роки тому +4

      She was my favorite Supreme. Just look how she moved in this song!

    • @Texaslawhorn
      @Texaslawhorn 3 роки тому +4

      @@larryhall2805 Mary was definitely a natural dancer and seemed to be the most comfortable Supreme on stage in my opinion. She almost always radiated positive energy and joy 🙂❤

    • @larryhall2805
      @larryhall2805 3 роки тому +1

      @@Texaslawhorn Well stated. Thank you, Tex!

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 3 роки тому +2

      @@Texaslawhorn Yes beautiful, beautiful Mary Wilson. What a lovely song. We will always miss you Mary.❤❤🙏

  • @thomasoakes1794
    @thomasoakes1794 3 роки тому +99

    RIP Mary Wilson, your music will live forever

  • @gregorysoyka9858
    @gregorysoyka9858 2 роки тому +32

    Without Mary Wilson The Supremes would have ended with the departure of Ross in 1969. She fought to save the group she loved so much. Got no support from Motown (Mr Gordy). Long live the Supremes!

    • @CharlesJackson-gv6qn
      @CharlesJackson-gv6qn 4 місяці тому

      XX

    • @CharlesJackson-gv6qn
      @CharlesJackson-gv6qn 4 місяці тому

      Wrong

    • @lawrencerobinson9979
      @lawrencerobinson9979 4 місяці тому

      Truth

    • @davonchesmith9688
      @davonchesmith9688 3 місяці тому

      They probably would’ve kept it with Cindy, Berry treated her equally to Mary. Berry never signed off on those other Supremes they were hired under Mary as Supremes as she had partial ownership of the name. That’s why when she left Berry said no cause there was no original signed members

    • @kennethcarroll787
      @kennethcarroll787 Місяць тому +1

      You are so right about that once Diana hooked up with berry the whole concept change included the name Diana Ross and the. Surprises ❤❤❤

  • @aria8805
    @aria8805 4 роки тому +128

    The song is great but these outfits were absolutely stunning!!

    • @russ5024
      @russ5024 3 роки тому +11

      All their colorful outfits were well made and flattered them.

    • @coffeeicecream1
      @coffeeicecream1 3 роки тому +5

      Fabulous for sure. Thanks friend.

    • @MoneyComethToshelia
      @MoneyComethToshelia 2 роки тому +3

      Yesss! They look so classy and beautiful ❤️🤩

    • @richardmills1505
      @richardmills1505 2 роки тому +4

      I think this was one of maybe only five (?) sets of brand new gowns that the new Supremes got in the early 1970s. The latter day groupings got a few, but they were schlocky. Looking like they came from Kmart. What a travesty. SMH. The 70s Supremes never got the respect they deserved.

  • @jenihansen7201
    @jenihansen7201 2 роки тому +75

    AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, I STILL LOVE THIS SONG.....

  • @jermaphobic8308
    @jermaphobic8308 3 роки тому +67

    People really like to down play Mary cause she didn’t immediately take lead when Diana left but let’s be real the supremes are one of the few groups where the entire fan base knows the backup vocals just as well as the lead vocals which shows just how important she was in the groups success. RIP Mary.

    • @pensiveczar2239
      @pensiveczar2239 2 місяці тому

      Nah! Following Diana's departure, Mary, as the senior member, had the chance to restructure the group so that each member (especially her) could have a moment to shine. While not everyone desires to be as prominent or dominant on stage as Diana, it seems illogical for Mary to recruit another full-time lead after enduring Diana's spotlight-stealing behavior.
      Ideally, the post-Diana Supremes would have operated like En Vogue, with a democratic vocal setup where each member had a chance at the lead. The subsequent arrangement, with Jean Terrell positioned as the new Diana, while Mary and Cindy remained in the background, seemed repetitive and lackluster. This makes me think that perhaps Diana wasn't quite the limelight-seizing diva she was made out to be but rather the only one who actually wanted the front position.

    • @wolfdieter6891
      @wolfdieter6891 Місяць тому

      If Mary had comparable talent as Diana did, she could have embarked on a solo career the way Diana did. She didn't, so she didn't.
      At best, she didn't have the courage and determination to overcome what she perceived as music-industry obstacles -- and so chose to continue in the role she was comfortsble in: thsa of back-up singer.
      At worst, Mary didn't have a unique enough voice, front-stage personality that is required of ALL star singerswho succeed at center stage -- and instead of admitting she was indeed a backup singer (an all backup singers risk losing their career if the lead singer -- as most do -- has the desire and skill to strike out on their own.
      Unfortunately, she chose to embrace the identity of victim. A victim needs a victimizer, lest they become self-reliant (oohh , scary ... because that requires beinv brutally honest with one's own limitations and learn to love and accept and love and value oneself for who they really are -- instead of nurturing the bitter root of envy that focuses on what others are and do).
      Mary mbraced the role of victim, because it allowed her to abdicate her own responsibility in having a sucessful career. A victim was allowed to see Diana and Barry as evil oppressors, and themselves as powerless.
      Envy [believing but denying Diana's star qualities] is what drove her to speak and write all those bitter biographies.
      Those fans who likewise were angry that Diana had the audacity to take her gifts and talents as far as they would take her, unquestionably accepted Mary's viewpoint as ansolute truth. They too wanted to blame someone for dashing their fantasy for a never-ending Supremes story. The ride both enjoyed on Diana's coat-tails was ovet and that pissed them off.
      Those who are, like Mary, obsessed with bashing Diana and saying ridiculous things -- they are hypocrites unless they do the same for countless other stars that left groups and bands.
      Another thing about these ridiculous comments like Diana doesn't have amazing voice and stage presence, and didn't deserve and earn the accolades. Saying she only got ahead by sleeping with the boss is just typical double-standard sexism when men say it, and systemic women-bashing-successful-women we see far too much of.
      You're playing into the culture of punishing successful women by thinking their success is only possible is they please men, and their failure is never their own resonsibilitu but because their men are displeased.
      Remember the role Dolly Parton played in 9-to-5? The fellow workers assumed she must have her job, not due to her own talents, but becayse she must be sleeping with ths boss. Many comments on this video are just like those employees.
      Using Barry as the reason means you must think women are inherently "the weaker sex" and they are inevitably fully dependent on a ma's good graces for ehete their lives end up.
      Okay, so you hate Diana because you wanted the Supremes to remain a successful group forever (hmmm ... there's a disconnect in your bashing: how can she be as untalented as you claim, and yet caused the new-Supremes to fade?).
      The departure of the least skilled of the trio, as those angry deniers have labeled her, would not have caused the fade-out of the post-Diana "Supremes".
      The bashers ard also hypocrites unless they demonize the countless other talented performers who went on to success as solo acts while their less-talented former group/band mates faded.
      So, before you say another negative remark about Diana, first slam Cass Elliot (her departure resulted in the eventual fade of the less-talented ensemble of the Mammas and Pappas. Go ahead, say Cass had a voice less beautiful thsn the remaining three.
      Then bash Michael Jackson as a talentless singer and dancer and claim he must have sabotaged the remaining, more talented memvers of the faded Jackson Five according to your convoluted eyes -- because someone, somewhere must be angry about the trajectory of the J5 post-Michael. I know, blame Barry for that too; I meam the group originated with Motown. Do that's aneasy target. Oh, but rember to conveniently ignore that it was Diana eho championed their early career (so unlike the Bit$& you claim she it)!
      Then do the same with a half dozen of the countless other skilled performers who left former groups/bands. Do that, and at least proove youreself sincere in your delusion instead of just sour-grapes!

  • @knockshinnoch1950
    @knockshinnoch1950 4 роки тому +83

    Terrific! The 70s Supremes were far more soulful and it was great to hear Mary & Cindy's vocals higher in the mix. The harmonies were great. Between 1970-72the group was far more successful on the UK charts than back home in America.

  • @MelodyMaker151
    @MelodyMaker151 4 роки тому +273

    This grouping of Supremes made beautiful music. Totally underrated.

    • @MoneyComethToshelia
      @MoneyComethToshelia 2 роки тому +6

      I agree!

    • @christinewomack8999
      @christinewomack8999 2 роки тому

      What are the name of these lady? I know Mary Wilson.

    • @MelodyMaker151
      @MelodyMaker151 2 роки тому +7

      @@christinewomack8999 Jean Terrell is the lead singer and Cindy Birdsong is the other member :-)

    • @jpozenel
      @jpozenel 2 роки тому

      I think most people think that Diana Ross sang this. It really does sound a lot like her.

    • @davidvack4382
      @davidvack4382 2 роки тому +7

      @@jpozenel it sounds better !

  • @DecemberGuy77
    @DecemberGuy77 3 роки тому +124

    Not only my favorite Supremes song but one of Motowns best singles! R.I.P. Mary

    • @bunnyoneful
      @bunnyoneful 3 роки тому +10

      Let's not forget Stone Love!!

    • @filoost
      @filoost 3 роки тому +7

      1970 one of the best years for the Supremes

  • @kyriesampson7781
    @kyriesampson7781 4 роки тому +245

    Jean Terrell had a really pretty voice

    • @shawnhill946
      @shawnhill946 3 роки тому +10

      I agree

    • @arlethalewis3318
      @arlethalewis3318 3 роки тому +16

      She sounded like Diana a little bit but much better.

    • @edk6692
      @edk6692 3 роки тому +4

      @@arlethalewis3318 Totally agree. Very few singers can do River Deep, Mountain High...she had the talent to.

    • @geraldmott3172
      @geraldmott3172 3 роки тому +7

      Amen to that! Jean was just superb in this clip.

    • @williebowen1043
      @williebowen1043 3 роки тому +6

      Jean Terrell also sung LEAD on Floy Joy too. That was good song. Who gives a crap about Diane (Diana)Ross.

  • @fannycraddock99
    @fannycraddock99 4 роки тому +219

    'Up The Ladder To The Roof'. It's 50 years old this year and is timeless. Jean brought a new sound to the Supremes with her distinctive soulful voice. When she left so did I as they slowly drifted into oblivion!

    • @jamisontrotter
      @jamisontrotter 3 роки тому +25

      I stayed after Jean Terrell left the Supremes as Many Wilson waz doing her best to maintain the Group..After Sheri Payne...Let My Heart Do The Walking song..For me after all these years Decades I'm still. Fan...RIP MARY WILSON FLORENCE BALLARD👼❤😷

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 3 роки тому +8

      Let my heart do the walking, Everything to me & He ain’t heavy he’s my brother, were some good songs !

    • @mjc5509
      @mjc5509 3 роки тому +11

      I PREFER TO DIFFER ON THIS COMMENT..HIGH ENERGY AND MARY SCHERRIE AND SUSAYE ALBUMS ARE THE BEST OF 70S SUPREMES ...THEY HAD NOT MOVED ON TILL THEN ..INFACT THE TIMES I SAW THEM LIVE THEY STILL OPENED WITH TCB UNTIL JEAN LEFT..

    • @jamisontrotter
      @jamisontrotter 3 роки тому +1

      You are so blessed to have seen The Supremes and to actually get a like from a Legendary Fan is totally wonderful...BLESSINGS

    • @moogooguypan2514
      @moogooguypan2514 3 роки тому

      @@ascott2168 b

  • @darleneschneck
    @darleneschneck 4 роки тому +97

    They really maxed out the colors for the folks who could afford a color TV set!

    • @stellarenee6644
      @stellarenee6644 4 роки тому +4

      Lol...!

    • @chaumari
      @chaumari 4 роки тому +12

      I'm old enough to remember my parents using a colored screen and calling us having color tv. LOL

    • @grantalbrecht4402
      @grantalbrecht4402 4 роки тому +3

      big improvement.

    • @pianoman551000
      @pianoman551000 3 роки тому +4

      Yup! IF you could afford a color TV set!!! In my household, a color tv was a LUXURY item!! In 1970, we were still many decades away from having flat screen tv...only the Jetsons had that convenience!

    • @Tiberius291
      @Tiberius291 3 роки тому +3

      My dad was still watching a black & white television in 1984 the year he passed away, he said he wasn't interested in a color TV at the time.

  • @terriann6907
    @terriann6907 3 роки тому +82

    Rest in Peace Mary Wilson

    • @bobbywall172
      @bobbywall172 3 роки тому +2

      That lady in the middle❤️❤️❤️🤩I think it is cindi

  • @p.m.8666
    @p.m.8666 3 місяці тому +14

    This is simply one of the best Motown singles ever.

  • @XXXKrisAnthony
    @XXXKrisAnthony 3 роки тому +90

    Arguably THE BEST post-Diana Supremes single. Jean Terrell DID THAT 👏👏👏🙌

    • @ronaldlawrence2229
      @ronaldlawrence2229 Рік тому +9

      Oh but we can't forget STONED LOVE which went to #1

    • @mjones4083
      @mjones4083 Рік тому +4

      A toss -up between this and Stoned Love in my opinion !

    • @tubeyouuser
      @tubeyouuser Рік тому +1

      I like Stoned Love (especially the album version) but I love Up The Ladder To The Roof, regardless of chart positions.

    • @GarthAstrology
      @GarthAstrology Рік тому +2

      "Bad Weather"

    • @geoorobo1549
      @geoorobo1549 10 місяців тому

      I disagree it's Stoned Love imo

  • @dbrinkm1
    @dbrinkm1 Рік тому +20

    Jean Terrell was a great singer and also, beautiful. She never had to take a back seat to Diana Ross. Also, Jean had a big brother that you did not want to mess with...Ernie Terrell [ Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World ! ]

  • @sweetblaqcoffey962
    @sweetblaqcoffey962 3 роки тому +53

    I'm here because she's no longer here. Sleep In Paradise Mary Wilson 🙏🏾🌹💜

  • @JackSinclairRN
    @JackSinclairRN 4 роки тому +167

    I still don’t understand why the 70’s supremes never seemed to achieve the success of the 60’s incarnations. They have some certified bops.

    • @chaumari
      @chaumari 4 роки тому +71

      Berry Gordy stopped supporting them and all the girl groups. His obsession was Diana.

    • @brucescargill6459
      @brucescargill6459 4 роки тому +36

      @@chaumari Plus he was having an affair with Diana

    • @MostlyBrenda
      @MostlyBrenda 4 роки тому +43

      @@chaumari He pretty much tore his own company apart. Imagine the morale of Martha, Gladys and the other ladies who were superior singers and not getting any backing.

    • @chaumari
      @chaumari 4 роки тому +19

      Mostly Brenda Yep, Mary Wells, Brenda Holloway, Kim Weston, so many!

    • @stellarenee6644
      @stellarenee6644 4 роки тому +41

      Berry Gordy and Motown lost interest in the Supremes after Diana left and barely promoted them.

  • @roycobb4361
    @roycobb4361 2 роки тому +27

    Oh Jean had a voice that commanded attention! I just loved the sound of her voice, and what she brought to the Supremes. She was the perfect replacement for Diana Ross.

  • @melodysanger103
    @melodysanger103 3 роки тому +28

    HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY
    VELMA "JEAN" TERRELL
    (NOVEMBER 26, 2020)

  • @kevinwilliams7526
    @kevinwilliams7526 2 роки тому +17

    Jean was an awesome lead singer, if only gordy had given them the promotion they deserved. With ross out of the frame they were a proper group again, and sounding great.

  • @seamusmcevoy2011
    @seamusmcevoy2011 2 роки тому +21

    This was the first single release after Diana Ross's departure, and probably their best song ever!!! Jean Terrell really hit the spot. Her brother was Ernie Terrell the WBA heavyweight boxing champion from 1965-67.

  • @MrJoeybabe25
    @MrJoeybabe25 2 роки тому +30

    This iteration of the Supremes is a great group and much underrated!

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha 2 роки тому +65

    The way the backing vocals are meshing with the lead vocal.
    So extremely delicate.
    The Backing vocals.
    How they are backing the lead line, everything is supporting as in paraphrasing.
    That is just unreal.
    Jean's vocal timbre is very soft and glossy sweet.
    I mean like, the whole thing is fabulous. The wardrobe. The lighting.Even the cameraman's work is flawless.

    • @michaeld8443
      @michaeld8443 Рік тому +1

      u do know its lip synched?

    • @SunnyIlha
      @SunnyIlha Рік тому

      @@michaeld8443
      I am describing the vocal work.
      Of the hit song recording.
      Incidentally, if they sang this live here, I'd be describing them exactly the same way, since it would still be them singing their vocal work.

  • @jimpenn7628
    @jimpenn7628 3 роки тому +35

    Who is watching this treasure in 2021? Rest in Peace Ms. Mary Wilson. 8-FEB-2021 Thank you for gracing ears around the world with your voice & your fire!

  • @DSRQ1
    @DSRQ1 3 роки тому +43

    A lovely song, performed with elegance and sheer talent, no reliance on vulgarities or crude displays. Should be required viewing for contemporary artists.

    • @edk6692
      @edk6692 3 роки тому +6

      Everything about this video is perfect. The singing, the choreography, the costumes, the song

    • @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753
      @jondishmonmusicandstuff2753 2 роки тому

      Be quiet musicians are who they are of any age. That's what making music is all about. If you don't like it DON'T LISTEN TO IT. YOU DON'T GET TO TELL CREATIVE PEOPLE HOW TO BE CREATIVE.

    • @DSRQ1
      @DSRQ1 2 роки тому +1

      @@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753 On the contrary, we all get to judge the result of performers' creative endeavors. And why would I listen to music I dont like? You make no sense. At all.

  • @jman3254
    @jman3254 3 роки тому +22

    I have always been very fond of this song all of my life, and I heard this song again the other day on my smalltown hometown oldies radio station, as I was going along in my truck to mow a customer's yard. I turned it all the way up, and toward the end the song is so thrilling at full volume that I could hardly contain myself. Jean Terrell's voice, along with everything in the background, was soaring! Now that is some kind'a song right there. AWESOMENESS!

  • @dougronald561
    @dougronald561 3 роки тому +14

    Good bye Mary! You will be missed. Mary Wilson (March 6, 1944 - Feb 8, 2021)

  • @Hi.Shadow
    @Hi.Shadow 3 роки тому +23

    Mary you have successfully gone up the ladder to the roof and now you’re in Heaven! Well done Mary ♥️ RIP

  • @roycobb8268
    @roycobb8268 2 роки тому +15

    Jean was just as wonderful as a Supreme as Diana Ross was! She had a voice that stood out, just like Diana's!

  • @zinarhone7642
    @zinarhone7642 3 роки тому +84

    They sound wonderful without Ms. Ross.

    • @REDD_BLITZ
      @REDD_BLITZ 3 роки тому +12

      They were more solid, but very much underrated.

    • @wendycarter2304
      @wendycarter2304 3 роки тому +9

      These are the real singers. They’re amazing. Far too underrated and deserve more credit for their incredible contribution to modern music. Imagine Motown without back up singers....exactly, it wouldn’t exist.

    • @stevebrindle1724
      @stevebrindle1724 3 роки тому +10

      Agreed Dianna had a weak voice. I know she was popular but I did not get it with her!

    • @rgs6236
      @rgs6236 3 роки тому +2

      🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽

    • @sweetblaqcoffey962
      @sweetblaqcoffey962 3 роки тому +4

      They did! But what I don't understand is WHY didn't Mary become the lead Supreme after Diana jumped ship?🤔 I have ideas, but don't wish to be accused of conspiracy theories...

  • @googlediscriminatesrepubli6811
    @googlediscriminatesrepubli6811 4 роки тому +33

    I watched this episode on TV 50 years ago. I was 12. I thought the Ladies were gorgeous. I was a white kid who loved Motown. I watched Soul Train on Saturday while my sister and I cleaned the house while mom was at work. Mom was working six days a week. So us kids "played" while cleaning. I was my job to vacuum....so I would dance while watching Soul Train. Never as good as the people there in the studio. But it made the chores better. Thank You Supremes miss you

    • @randallamirante3112
      @randallamirante3112 3 роки тому +2

      Me too i was a white kid who loved MOTOWN!!! I never realized until now that STONED LOVE AND UP THE LADDER TO THE ROOF WAS DONE WITHOUT DIANNA ROSS

    • @Petemonster62
      @Petemonster62 3 роки тому +3

      That is very creative of you as kids to throw in some fun while cleaning the house! With the vacuum cleaner going, you must have turned the up the volume control to its maximum position!

  • @DCGuy1997
    @DCGuy1997 4 роки тому +43

    Great performance! You can tell how relieved and happy Mary is at the end with that big smile on her face by enthusiastic cheering from the crowd. So much pressure on all 3 and they delivered!

  • @telacylindsey0211
    @telacylindsey0211 2 роки тому +23

    I love this song so much I can listening to this song all day and everyday Jean Terrell did her thing brought a new sound to the supremes after ms ross departure

    • @williamhorwich2072
      @williamhorwich2072 Рік тому +1

      Jean Terrell had a great voice.Too bad they weren’t supported by motown.

    • @telacylindsey0211
      @telacylindsey0211 Рік тому

      @@williamhorwich2072 you right about that

  • @zyrianaarenee453
    @zyrianaarenee453 3 роки тому +18

    Jeanie was a great choice to replace Diane

    • @ez8546
      @ez8546 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed. The perfect combination of sweet and soulful. Her pitch , tone and technique were better than Diana's as well, but it was Diana's unique sound that made the 60s Supremes soar..

  • @HistoryRepeatingTMU
    @HistoryRepeatingTMU 3 роки тому +8

    You can tell both Mary and Cindy look at lot happier in this performance, compared to some from 68 & 69. It’s kind of funny how the supremes without Diana Ross actually out preformed her for the most part from 1970-1972 even though Motown was putting zero effort into the group, but was putting all their effort into Diana Ross. It’s just proves how special the Supremes truly were, with or without Diana, they were something truly spectacular!! Although, the supremes will always be Diana, Mary, and Flo, and nothing can ever change that!

  • @mikecinquen
    @mikecinquen 7 місяців тому +10

    Mary Wilson rockin her stuff!! WOW.......what a woman!!

    • @Stuart-r9f
      @Stuart-r9f 2 місяці тому

      💯 bro 😎 hot hot hot

  • @ronhale1086
    @ronhale1086 2 роки тому +16

    Loved this version of the Supremes, each member was allowed to sing ❤️

  • @design17
    @design17 4 роки тому +38

    They are looking at the amount of YT views The Supremes are uploaded. They get more views then other artists.

    • @rioboy13
      @rioboy13 4 роки тому +12

      Because today's music is MOSTLY garbage, honest!

    • @malexander2147
      @malexander2147 3 роки тому +5

      Michael jackson is tops

    • @Texaslawhorn
      @Texaslawhorn 3 роки тому +7

      Bringing in the ratings just like they did in the '60s and 1970!

    • @skip031890
      @skip031890 3 роки тому +1

      @@malexander2147 Actually, Whiteny Houston is tops. She's the first artist from the 20th century to reach a billion views on UA-cam.

    • @malexander2147
      @malexander2147 3 роки тому +2

      @@skip031890 Michael Jackson has 28 videos that are over 100 million views. Whitney Houston has about 11. Michael Jackson will always be tops

  • @RBS_
    @RBS_ 3 роки тому +28

    ....THIS was the moment, when The Supremes showed they CAN go 'Up The Ladder To The Roof'....of SUCCESS, without DIANA; Diana's solo success was faltering, while 'The 70's Supremes' were still charting, and changing.....It was short-lived (due to Music Industry backbiting tactics), but HERE!?...They glisten, shine, sparkle....and, are SUPREME. Mary is PROUD here, and SHOULD be....She may have passed on, but, will ALWAYS be....The ULTIMATE SUPREME. RIP Beautiful One...TOUCH.....

    • @greeneyedwarlock882
      @greeneyedwarlock882 3 роки тому +7

      BEAUTIFULLY SAID and I couldn’t agree more!! RIP to the one and only BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED MARY WILSON!!

    • @jjk109
      @jjk109 3 роки тому

      Yes, so sad how Diana’s career faltered and flopped. Whatever happened to her anyway? She’s been in showbiz for over 50 years selling records, making movies, and giving concerts and is worth $350 million dollars. What a failure. Maybe if she had stayed with the supremes she would have done well.

    • @ericperkins971
      @ericperkins971 3 роки тому +2

      This was perfectly worded.

  • @Smartass_Jedi
    @Smartass_Jedi Рік тому +13

    1970: masterpiece
    2023: masterpiece

  • @kdapson1452
    @kdapson1452 3 роки тому +38

    Ms. Wilson can now climb the ladder to the roof and see heaven much better. May she enjoy eternal peace.

    • @3BuckHead
      @3BuckHead 3 роки тому +4

      That was beautiful

    • @kdapson1452
      @kdapson1452 3 роки тому

      @@3BuckHead Not sure if that was meant for me, but if so, thank you.

  • @bostonhayworth1264
    @bostonhayworth1264 2 роки тому +5

    This rendition of the Supremes is as good if not much better than with Ross.

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer6898 3 роки тому +13

    Jean Terrell had a far better voice than Diana Ross. Fifty-one years ago, I saved up my pocket money to buy this record, which cost me 7 shillings. I don't have the record anymore but i have this song on my mp3 player and constantly play it. A brilliant song and sung beautifully by one of the best female groups. RIP Mary

  • @EarlMotley
    @EarlMotley 2 місяці тому +5

    I keep playing this over n over n over again.....I was just a boy during these times. Gee whiz....what has happened to today's music....if u can call it 'music'. ......

  • @lynnfinley4164
    @lynnfinley4164 4 роки тому +15

    I keep watching this video over and over and it's sure take me back to when my mother and sisters used to wear those afros they don't have groups like tht anymore they all got it! Especially JEAN so fine.

  • @triviaone1628
    @triviaone1628 3 роки тому +18

    RIP MARY WILSON...BEAUTIFULLY SUPREME!!

  • @warriormanmaxx8991
    @warriormanmaxx8991 Рік тому +9

    An absolutely stunning performance, including the perfect lip syncing. Gorgeous gowns!! Mary / Cindy moving across the stage together, rather than standing in one spot, is subtle genius !! 🏆

    • @sstavsky
      @sstavsky Рік тому +2

      I agree that it was probably lip-synced, since I'm so familiar with the record and this sounds just like it. I would've preferred a live performance, and Sullivan preferred his performances live, as well, but on some occasions, he would allow lip-syncing if it was difficult to recreate the sound of the original record live. That said, the choreography also stands out and is almost as much a part of the performance as the song itself.

  • @GIJOE64
    @GIJOE64 4 роки тому +17

    Glamour, Perfection, Supreme.

  • @josephdavis3686
    @josephdavis3686 2 роки тому +4

    Sounds good Motown dropped the ball on these women by not promoting them after Diana left.

  • @mjc5509
    @mjc5509 2 роки тому +3

    Mary and Cindy look so happy and beautiful in this video...Jean had a hard act to follow MS ROSS nevertheless for several years The Supremes had hits ..STONED LOVE was probably their finest moment.

  • @jazzpaller4909
    @jazzpaller4909 3 роки тому +11

    This is the song I first thought of upon hearing the demise of Mary Wilson. Rest with the angels Goddess of Motown.

  • @bookerbright3439
    @bookerbright3439 3 роки тому +11

    Wow, I forgot about this song. I was in the 9th grade in 1970 when this song came out. Hearing this song February 19, 2021 takes me back into time 51 years ago to February 15, 1970. Lord, time went by so quick, and today I am 65 years old. 😭 Rest in peace Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.

  • @derekjones208
    @derekjones208 3 роки тому +9

    A favourite tune from my Welsh youth. Just learning 'You Can't Hurry Love' on guitar too and researching Mary Wilson, finding out what a decent person she was. Shocked and crestfallen to hear of her passing today - snatched away. Bye Mary.x

  • @hunkhk
    @hunkhk 3 роки тому +11

    Mary has taken that final journey - RIP Queen -

  • @DanMan869
    @DanMan869 4 роки тому +35

    Please also upload the medley of "If My Friends Could See Me Now / Nothing Can Stop Me Now!" that The Supremes performed on this show just before this great song. They looked, moved, and sounded just as terrific as they did on this song! Your uploading that, too, would be greatly appreciated!

    • @jessemayfield6240
      @jessemayfield6240 3 роки тому +2

      It is uploaded. Type in "Nothing Can Stop Us Now."

    • @DanMan869
      @DanMan869 3 роки тому +2

      @@jessemayfield6240 thanks for sharing that info, but I meant uploaded by TESS at their quality from their tape source.

  • @sugarjoe50
    @sugarjoe50 3 роки тому +10

    I recall this was their first hit after Diana left.

  • @Texaslawhorn
    @Texaslawhorn 3 роки тому +5

    How is Heaven lookin', Mary? RIP Mary Wilson, March 6, 1944 - February 8, 2021

  • @michaelarmstrong6483
    @michaelarmstrong6483 6 місяців тому +5

    You can't beat those old school singers. They were the best 😊

  • @isaiahthompson2065
    @isaiahthompson2065 2 роки тому +6

    JEAN TERRELL WAS PERFECTION ! I RAN TO THE RECORD SHOP TO BUY MY COPY AFTER A WEEK WHEN THEY PERFORMED THIS HIT RECORD ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW !

  • @maryneville2495
    @maryneville2495 2 роки тому +4

    That was a great song and performance by all 3. Mary is my fave - God rest her soul - because my name is Mary, too. I LOVE that song!

  • @mrorionfan1
    @mrorionfan1 2 роки тому +8

    Classy and beautiful!! Love their movements!!

  • @jbass69goat84
    @jbass69goat84 2 роки тому +2

    Due props to Diana as a Supreme and a solo artist. That stated, the Supremes never came close to the overall vocals that this line-up had in this song and others. Gordy was doing well enough by '69/'70 that the "I am God" complex had taken over. Along that thought, he was also responsible for Diana having their "Love Child". Supremes are certainly not the only artists that he threw under the bus and left as casualties.

  • @Bananadiva1
    @Bananadiva1 3 роки тому +4

    So Mary finally got to climb Up The Ladder To The Roof. Hope she sings there with Florence for all eternity. She'll alway be sorely missed.

  • @idanwillenchik3050
    @idanwillenchik3050 3 роки тому +5

    Mary Wilson RIP.

  • @JohnCasciello
    @JohnCasciello Місяць тому +2

    Top Pop Rock Songs MAY 23,1970---UP THE LADDER TO THE ROOF...NEW SUPREMES. UNITED WE STAND ...BROTHERHOOD OF MAN. SPIRIT IN SKY ...NORMAN GREENBAUM. EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL ..RAY STEVENS. REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEBODYS HAND ..DIANA ROSS. REFLECTIONS OF MY LIFE ..MARMALADE. Plenty of GOSPEL INFLUENCE in the messages of these songs as from MAY 1968 tru MARCH 1973 we were in the POP ROCK GOSPEL ERA******

  • @kyriesampson7781
    @kyriesampson7781 3 роки тому +5

    RIP Mary Wilson

  • @gary9426
    @gary9426 3 роки тому +6

    Sing it, Jean!

  • @briggie28
    @briggie28 3 роки тому +13

    Does anyone else remember this portrayed on the 90's show Living Single?😂

  • @curtismichael4703
    @curtismichael4703 3 роки тому +2

    Can't help but think of when the ladies from "Living Single" performed this song.

  • @petercofrancesco1620
    @petercofrancesco1620 2 роки тому +5

    Jean Terrell Will Always Be My Favorite Supremes ❤ !

  • @theoperatripleaxel5417
    @theoperatripleaxel5417 Рік тому +2

    Wow Cindy is the best lead in Supremes story... Is like diana, but with control, range and power.

    • @timfly767
      @timfly767 9 місяців тому

      Cindy was never lead on any track

  • @duncandacunha7771
    @duncandacunha7771 3 роки тому +5

    RIP MISS SUPREME MARY WILSON

  • @janicelucas3009
    @janicelucas3009 7 місяців тому +2

    I had no idea this was a real song. I thought it was written for the episode on Living Single!

  • @sustuart8099
    @sustuart8099 3 роки тому +8

    My favorite Supremes song ever

  • @phyllisdevlin124
    @phyllisdevlin124 3 роки тому +24

    What great singers! Wish there were more music like this today.

    • @TDH24Live
      @TDH24Live 3 роки тому +1

      I don't think they are singing live

    • @SunnyIlha
      @SunnyIlha 2 роки тому

      I really miss it.

    • @warriormanmaxx8991
      @warriormanmaxx8991 Рік тому

      @@TDH24Live - have you ever thought anything before ... that did not need to be written ?!? If so, the above is the first !!

  • @millieleon5513
    @millieleon5513 2 роки тому +2

    I love their sound. Much better than when Diana Ross was lead.

  • @zyrianaarenee453
    @zyrianaarenee453 3 роки тому +2

    Jean Terrell sing the songs girl

  • @RonniDillon
    @RonniDillon 2 роки тому +3

    i Just Love it ! COME WITH MEEEEEEEE

  • @johnfachy393
    @johnfachy393 3 роки тому +5

    Their smiles say it all! Upbeat, sexy, talented and what a sound!!

  • @marqbill83
    @marqbill83 11 днів тому +1

    (2024) Beautiful Black WOMEN; covered from the neck down and serving Talent, Class, and BEAUTY... i love to see it, VS the near NAKED entertainers of today who reply on gimicks and cant let their True Talent do the talking for them.

  • @vidhead85
    @vidhead85 6 місяців тому +1

    I am pleasantly surprised to see how Jean/Cindy/Mary just seem to sing in one voice, but all three parts are equally beautiful!
    I believe this iteration of The Supremes would've been a renaissance for Motown if they promoted them like they did w Diana Ross.

  • @Lfg117
    @Lfg117 4 місяці тому +2

    🔥 - Didn't find this song till May 2024 - and Imma boomer. I love 1950s-1960s-style pop/R&B/soul music.

  • @KeithCarter-cc2rf
    @KeithCarter-cc2rf 4 місяці тому +1

    I ❤ the 70's Supremes! 💃💃💃
    Mary Wilson ✔️
    Cindy Birdsong ✔️
    Jean Terrell ✔️
    Lynda Lawrence ✔️
    Scherrie Payne ✔️
    Suzaye Green ✔️

  • @lisaatkins9797
    @lisaatkins9797 3 роки тому +4

    A true class act and true Diva...up the ladder to the roof so you can see heaven much better, rest well Mary Wilson.

  • @rockywood21
    @rockywood21 3 роки тому +5

    Those gowns were gorgeous as were the ladies.

  • @kerryjamesharris
    @kerryjamesharris 2 роки тому +1

    The (Jumpsuits for the Supreme s) were sometimes made by
    (Mr Melvin James of Detroit Michigan)
    Bob Mackey did some of the Costumes also.....

  • @artisttemple8268
    @artisttemple8268 5 місяців тому +1

    I am still LOVIN' This!! (I guess you just had to be there...) ✨👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✨

  • @frankny4947
    @frankny4947 Рік тому +1

    The Supremes still had a couple of great hits like this one, and Stone Love after Diana left..I love it all..frankm64yroldwhitekid rockfan

  • @beautifulportland9592
    @beautifulportland9592 3 роки тому +11

    One of my Favorites Supreme Songs . . . . with or without Diana . . . . This song of Hope and Love, for the Future, Never Gets old . . . Long live the Music of the Supremes in 2021 . . . . Yes, and I voted for Biden/Harris . . . . ' guide me to better times and days . . . . !

    • @warriormanmaxx8991
      @warriormanmaxx8991 Рік тому

      @Beautiful Portland - how are those ... "guide me to better time and days . . . . ." going for you ?!? "Beautiful Portland Oregon" ... Ehhh?