Love how the Funk Brothers and the rest of the musicians are all huddled up facing each other rather than the cameras. That's how you make good music - connecting
This is pure perfection! Diana on the lead and Florence, Mary - that HARMONY is HEAVENLY! This is a LIVE PERFORMANCE! It just seems to me like the world is moving backwards. ...
Mary Is So Beautiful...If I Had Been Living In The 60s and 70s I Would've Been A Member Of The Temptations And I Would've Hollered At Mary..She Was Drop Dead Gorgeous. I Love Flo And Diana Too. But Mary Got Me DELIRIOUS...LMAO!!
Notice how loud Flo and Mary are--even though they're so far from the mike. So much raw talent here. Ross giving everything. It was a great time for music.
One of the best early & pure examples of the sound (and look) of the Supremes. And they would soon abandon this "McGuire Sisters"-style staging of all three of them sharing one mike. This is them as a group. Wonderful "Bill Kennedy Show" clip.
My, oh my. It must make you smile and give you shivers to think that you and all your friends who sat down in front of the ol' TV that afternoon were havin' a blast - and not knowing you were all witnessing music history in the making! These were the girls' awesome red dresses, the same ones they wore for their cover on Ebony around '65. ...I have that magazine at home, and I cherish it. :-)
My favorite supremes performance--cuz that's the Funk Bros behind them! Perfection! You can hear Flo and Mary right along with Diana--a few years before Flo and Mary's mics were turned off. It really shows how their voices were perfect together.
Best audio and video quality of this performance that I have seen anywhere on UA-cam. One of my favorite Supremes songs EVER, just made all the better by the exquisite live harmony of their voices and the killer instrumentals of the Funk Bros. Not to mention Flo, Mary and Diane look like they're having SO much fun!
mary was stunning! couldn't take my eyes off her. you can tell these were the days when they were all in it together...all for one, one for all. then, the fame monster bit.
This clip is rare because it has as close to the original audio as I've heard since we saw it on local TV in Detroit. The Bill Kennedy Show on CKLW! Thanks
Yes exactly. It use to come on Channel 9 out of Windsor, Ontario. All we and everyone had in those days were the Big 3 Networks and a few local stations. CKLW was one of ours.
Best version on the tube for me, live, not dubbed, synced or messed about with , just a great early piece showing the girls and band having fun, still love Mary btw my favourite Supreme. Thanks for this.
you hit the nail on the head ant...The Funk Bros behind them, and the Supremes all on one mic and frequency. This is the Supremes performance at its best.
For those not familiar with the concept, those people in the background are the actual BAND playing WITH the Supremes ON STAGE...something never seen these days!!! This is when TRUE talent existed!!!
give credit where credit is due. diana ross has a very pleasing, instantly-recognizable commercial voice, and the dynamic personality needed for a successful lead of a group. 10 #1 singles by the original Supremems say it all.
Consider just how well the girls had to perform here in this video. The technical equipment at that time was primitive compared to now. I like the way they dance to the tempo. Perfectly done. 5 Stars.
@rankin383 I was in Siagon in '70 and "A FART" broadcast a lot of the Supreme songs. There were a few other guys from Detroit and we all said she would be a dog without that voice.
thank you. you do the same. all who read these debates...always remember: it takes a company to make good music; the artist, writers, musicians, producers, ect. to make good music. Motown Records is an exanple that will always be known. Enjoy there laborious fruits.
We're all men here I guess. Wonder why we seem to feel a bit strongly about these very pretty, slim, elegant girls who sang incredibly gorgeous melodies, mostly about how much they love and miss us? Well I just can't get my head around it. Hmmm. I had an intense crush on Flo when I was a little kid, dreamed of having a girl who looked like her when I could. So .. now I do. These girls matter to us, as does Motown in general.
When anyone hears the name "Diana Ross," what do they think of FIRST? Do they think of fashion co-designer? Do they think of movie star? Or do they think of EX-SUPREME? You know the answer, and so do I. In popular culture Diana will always be remembered as a member of the Supremes - a Motown diva who single-handedly helped make and destroy the greatest musical trio there ever was. Mary sees this association as a blessing. But Diana denies her roots, like it's a curse. That's why we mock her.
Now I see why diana was chosen as lead. She might not have he best voice but she has a presence and appeal you can't ignore. That lean back and shake she did at 2:05 was something to see. Lol
@ComoLaFlorr: She dumped them. As far as you saying that I "should do research," the very first album I ever, EVER bought was "Where Did Our Love Go?" by The Supremes. That was in 1963 when I was 11 years old. Florence Henderson died later in Detroit, while she was on welfare. A few years ago, Mary Wilson was elected to Detroit's city council. There -- YOU learned something -- I saved you some "research."
LOL @ Mary and Flo wondering Diana Who you looking at in the audience? i'm also wondering if Brian Wilson was in the audience Look at that big smile and how she's looking staight in the audience
Notice how important to the song the backup vocals are. Diana was the lead but by no means was she the only talented one. Cyndi, Flo and Mary added wonderful accompaniment that took the songs over the top.
When one hears the name "Diana Ross," one thinks of the woman who sang solo with The Supremes, and then inevitably (and finally) ditched the group to pursue a massive solo career filled with fame and celebrity. When one hears the name "The Supremes" one thinks instantly of a young Diana Ross bopping up and down, making those lovely bug eyes... then, at some point, one recalls the other two members -- perhaps Mary Wilson more fondly than the others. Face it: DIANA ROSS IS A STAR (Wilson is not)
Love how the Funk Brothers and the rest of the musicians are all huddled up facing each other rather than the cameras. That's how you make good music - connecting
bobbymoya you know it.
This is pure perfection!
Diana on the lead and Florence, Mary - that HARMONY is HEAVENLY! This is a LIVE PERFORMANCE!
It just seems to me like the world is moving backwards. ...
Fact this was the only live performance where the funk brothers came and played on camera this is the original funk brothers in the back
timothyy pearson that’s right ! Them boys were in the pocket too Gotdoggit !
Mary Is So Beautiful...If I Had Been Living In The 60s and 70s I Would've Been A Member Of The Temptations And I Would've Hollered At Mary..She Was Drop Dead Gorgeous. I Love Flo And Diana Too. But Mary Got Me DELIRIOUS...LMAO!!
great to see them singing together and not separated. really enjoyed this.
The fantastic funk brothers backing the Supremes giving it's real funk...
Notice how loud Flo and Mary are--even though they're so far from the mike. So much raw talent here. Ross giving everything. It was a great time for music.
It's a mic not mike
Flo’s voice is naturally sound. Im surprise that they didn’t put her 10 ft away
One of the best early & pure examples of the sound (and look) of the Supremes. And they would soon abandon this "McGuire Sisters"-style staging of all three of them sharing one mike. This is them as a group. Wonderful "Bill Kennedy Show" clip.
I can't stop watching this. This is my favorite, right now. I think if i were around back then, i would have put the moves on Flo. OMG.
Incredible to see the Supremes Live and members of the Funk Bros.
Rare and exquisite energy from Flo Diana and Mary. Thanks for posting!
Mary Wilson is absolutely glorious here!
My, oh my. It must make you smile and give you shivers to think that you and all your friends who sat down in front of the ol' TV that afternoon were havin' a blast - and not knowing you were all witnessing music history in the making!
These were the girls' awesome red dresses, the same ones they wore for their cover on Ebony around '65. ...I have that magazine at home, and I cherish it. :-)
My favorite supremes performance--cuz that's the Funk Bros behind them! Perfection! You can hear Flo and Mary right along with Diana--a few years before Flo and Mary's mics were turned off. It really shows how their voices were perfect together.
Best audio and video quality of this performance that I have seen anywhere on UA-cam. One of my favorite Supremes songs EVER, just made all the better by the exquisite live harmony of their voices and the killer instrumentals of the Funk Bros. Not to mention Flo, Mary and Diane look like they're having SO much fun!
mary was stunning! couldn't take my eyes off her. you can tell these were the days when they were all in it together...all for one, one for all. then, the fame monster bit.
Diana's eye popping, mugging for the camera, head and shoulder rolls are adorable.
The girls were total class! The cadillac of Motown
Gotta love Motown! Love the Four Tops as well.
This clip is rare because it has as close to the original audio as I've heard since we saw it on local TV in Detroit. The Bill Kennedy Show on CKLW! Thanks
Yes exactly. It use to come on Channel 9 out of Windsor, Ontario. All we and everyone had in those days were the Big 3 Networks and a few local stations. CKLW was one of ours.
Diana is so beautiful
Best version on the tube for me, live, not dubbed, synced or messed about with , just a great early piece showing the girls and band having fun, still love Mary btw my favourite Supreme. Thanks for this.
Love their little dance move...
Diana the star here you go Diana luv yah
Giants, Legends, Icons! Mary, Diane and Flo......the Supremes!
Mary Wilson was captain of that Supreme Dream Team! The Supremes were the bomb for their time!
So so sweet.
OMG my mom says when I was a baby, this song always made me stop crying!
diana is a star...
yes they are extremely beautiful and not vulgar . That is what I like about them!
I love this performance. Watching it makes me wish I could go back in time... Supremes forever. :-)
TOTALLY HYPNOTIC!
This is the actual, non lipped clip!
The band, and the girls are actually playing/ singing what you are hearing!
That is the real music !
you hit the nail on the head ant...The Funk Bros behind them, and the Supremes all on one mic and frequency. This is the Supremes performance at its best.
This is from the Bill Kennedy Show on CKLW Channel 9 Windsor, Ontario (Canada) the first time I saw the Supremes on TV!
Diana and her eye popping 😃
For those not familiar with the concept, those people in the background are the actual BAND playing WITH the Supremes ON STAGE...something never seen these days!!! This is when TRUE talent existed!!!
This is awesome, I love so much this song and their face expressions ;D
I remember when they did this song on Sister, Sister
BEVERLY HILLS COP 3 BROUGHT ME HERE. LOL
give credit where credit is due. diana ross has a very pleasing, instantly-recognizable commercial voice, and the dynamic personality needed for a successful lead of a group. 10 #1 singles by the original Supremems say it all.
Thats right! That was her BIGGEST achievement!
Glee gran tributo !!!!
Diana Ross is w/o question the best lead of any group. No one shows more pleasure in performing than she does.
Thanks Diana for putting the supremes on the map!!
Heavenly 😊
Nashville brought me here.
Consider just how well the girls had to perform here in this video. The technical equipment at that time was primitive compared to now. I like the way they dance to the tempo. Perfectly done. 5 Stars.
@rankin383
I was in Siagon in '70 and "A FART" broadcast a lot of the Supreme songs. There were a few other guys from Detroit and we all said she would be a dog without that voice.
Love it
thank you. you do the same. all who read these debates...always remember: it takes a company to make good music; the artist, writers, musicians, producers, ect. to make good music. Motown Records is an exanple that will always be known. Enjoy there laborious fruits.
I find this more attractive than any video Nicki Minja has and could ever do
lolz @ 1:07-1:13 lol luk at diana's eye when she says "hurry,come on boy". lolz haha
True Supremes fan would know the contribution of all (original) members to the group. No use in arguing with people who feel a need to change history.
They all look cute
Brilliant..
I'm so excited the unholy trinitys doing this song on glees thanksgiving episode!!! :D
We're all men here I guess. Wonder why we seem to feel a bit strongly about these very pretty, slim, elegant girls who sang incredibly gorgeous melodies, mostly about how much they love and miss us? Well I just can't get my head around it. Hmmm. I had an intense crush on Flo when I was a little kid, dreamed of having a girl who looked like her when I could. So .. now I do. These girls matter to us, as does Motown in general.
Mary was, and still is, a hot mama!
@coolsweetgroovy That's definitely James Jamerson. He's even using the "Hook".
Amen to that!
Who ever picked the name for the group sure got it right.
love
anybody notice the 4 original funk brothers in the background?
Miss Mary Wilson sure is super fine here!!!!
LMAO!!!
Well I Guess You've Won That Discussion!
When anyone hears the name "Diana Ross," what do they think of FIRST? Do they think of fashion co-designer? Do they think of movie star? Or do they think of EX-SUPREME? You know the answer, and so do I.
In popular culture Diana will always be remembered as a member of the Supremes - a Motown diva who single-handedly helped make and destroy the greatest musical trio there ever was. Mary sees this association as a blessing. But Diana denies her roots, like it's a curse. That's why we mock her.
WOW!!!!!!!!
yes :DDD They'll nail it ♥
LOL @ Diane Ross nearly having a wardrobe malfunction one of her straps almost fell don
@TheIntruders This cracked me the hell up!! Sounds just like him.
@1410park A movie is being made about Florence Ballard but not by Tyler Perry. It was announced a couple of months ago.
thankyou!
@TheReturnOfBigBear eek its you again! xD Didnt Flo sound amazing on the chorus, with her callously smooth soprano!
I Fucken Love This!!!!
@jimmyfinlayson Pistol on drums. He played the best shuffle of all the Motown drummers. Nice shuffle on this tune.
Glee brought me here. :-)
In the instrumental part, Mary's eyes look up, she bites her lips and sings: woooo! and that 's because she's the most beautiful girl I have ever seen
Glee!!! The Unholy Trinity!:')
oh my god! this is a live perfomance. look at the end of clip. you can clearly see james jamerson playing bass
Now I see why diana was chosen as lead. She might not have he best voice but she has a presence and appeal you can't ignore. That lean back and shake she did at 2:05 was something to see. Lol
+triniking09 Well she was chosen as lead because she was sleeping with the boss.
In these early years I notice Diana has a pronounced slouch. I'm thinking maybe it's due to a microphone not being properly adjusted.
@ComoLaFlorr: She dumped them. As far as you saying that I "should do research," the very first album I ever, EVER bought was "Where Did Our Love Go?" by The Supremes. That was in 1963 when I was 11 years old. Florence Henderson died later in Detroit, while she was on welfare. A few years ago, Mary Wilson was elected to Detroit's city council. There -- YOU learned something -- I saved you some "research."
LOL @ Mary and Flo wondering Diana Who you looking at in the audience?
i'm also wondering if Brian Wilson was in the audience Look at that big smile and how she's looking staight in the audience
@jjmnky
It was Florence Ballard who picked the name...;)
They must have been freezing!
You're the only one who has this video with such a good quality. Can you mix it with the audio of a better quality ?
You can strongly beg all you like. I know plenty of people who were there in the '70s and '80s and would say no such thing.
@paulita0513 That's what having TRUE talent does...it speaks for itself without any CHEAP gimmicks!!
Indeed it is. LOL!!
@DetroitLives313 I know. Channel 2, 4 and 7 plus 9 (Canadian). I grew up with Bill Kennedy. Didn't a "Mary Morgan" come on after him and show movies?
Notice how important to the song the backup vocals are. Diana was the lead but by no means was she the only talented one. Cyndi, Flo and Mary added wonderful accompaniment that took the songs over the top.
they never had chance....
@jeditwinz You're right P.S. There's a group on the scene that has class you might have heard of them Wilson Phillips
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
she can sing! She's no Aretha, Glady's Knight or whoever, but she has a good voice
When one hears the name "Diana Ross," one thinks of the woman who sang solo with The Supremes, and then inevitably (and finally) ditched the group to pursue a massive solo career filled with fame and celebrity.
When one hears the name "The Supremes" one thinks instantly of a young Diana Ross bopping up and down, making those lovely bug eyes... then, at some point, one recalls the other two members -- perhaps Mary Wilson more fondly than the others.
Face it: DIANA ROSS IS A STAR (Wilson is not)
I guess I was considering that the Temptations were the brother group of the Supremes. But I understand.
@luhkelsgoinhard93 Jennifer Holiday was never in the Supremes. Mary Wilson, Diane Ross and Florence Ballard were the Supremes.
I'm kinda liken the see through dresses. Nice top on Mary especially.
But you couldn't take your eyes off her!