The Black anchor is simply stunning. Beautiful girl with a great personality. Reminds me a bit of Nia Long. Love that short haircut on Black women. Very classy and elegant.
Now LoLo I'm not trying to be ugly but have you considered sitting down on a huge block of ice for a couple of days to cool it down a little bit? It works for me......well occasionally that is.
Motown is such an integral part of my life. I love how it's become its own genre of music. I have had such a serendipitous introduction to Motown, from my mother buying "Money" by Barrett Strong.....my life and career have been intertwined with Motown.
The supremes were great no doubt about that but I hate these interviews because they totally ignore the fact that it was Martha Reeves , Mary Wells ànd the Marvelous Marvelettes that kept things going until the Supremes the tempts and the four tops hit the charts yet it is rare that Gordy credits them
Let's be honest, Diana Ross knew how to play on the casting couch well. Florence knew then what we learned much later. This is not a diss, just a fact.
With age often comes wisdom and insight. I wonder how he feels about what he did to Flo. I wonder if he has any regrets for the disrespect he showed her.
@@ruthavery8245 Not true. Berry disrespected everybody and stole from everybody. Read Glady's Knight's autobiography? When Diane left Motown she only had $20,000 in her bank account and she did not blow her money either. Remember when he bought Diane a Rolls Royce or so he said he did. When Diane told him she was leaving Motown he told her if you want to keep your Rolls Royce you have to make the payments on it. The dirt bag leased it. And there will always be speculation at least with Flo's sister Maxine that she believed Berry murdered Flo because she had much dirt on him. Read Maxine's book about her sister Florence. Berry might have been a business man but was also a crooked business man and a snake in the grass. Did he do a lot for the African American community? Yes he did. But he treated his talent miserably and unfairly. Terrible man.
Is your information fact, rumored or taken from those who may be bitter over their failed success and his massive success. $20,000.00 in Diana Ross' bank account could have been checking and $20,000,000.00 could have been in her savings; when Flo was fired from the Supremes, it was Diana Ross who offered several times to pay her mortgage, but Flo refused her.I'm curious to know how Gladys Knight would know the amount of money in anyone's account, let alone, Diana Ross', considering that according to articles I've read, the two weren't exactly friends.The point is, Berry Gordy had no obligation to any Artist; this was business, pure, plain and simple, not to mention, it is the entertainment business, which is a whole 'nother breed of cut throat, if you're unfamiliar with it.This man gave these Artist a chance, an opportunity, a shot; he's not obligated to hold their hand, wipe their mouths nor their ass, yet, he took care of his Artist far better and greater than any other label that has ever existed; he taught them how to sing, dance, dress, conduct interviews and prepped them for the world stage.He made them stars, Legends, Hall of Famers and Icons who can go out on any stage today, in their 60's, 70's and 80's to sell out crowds and wow their audience, and that you just can't put a price on.
James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time,” 1963: “You were born where you were born and faced the future that you faced because you were Black and for no other reason. The limits of your ambition were, thus, expected to be set forever. You were born into a society which spelled out with brutal clarity, and in as many ways as possible, that you were a worthless human being. You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity.” Berry Gordy, thank you for defying what society thought of you....❤️
Q to Berry Gordy; Who was your biggest star: Diana Ross. Who made your trademark: Diana Ross. Who took you to Hollywood: Diana Ross. What's your name: Diana Ross...,😆 🤣 😂 😹!!!
@@NOV123 as a budinesss owner one has to maintain a sort of image for their brand and look.... I don't see how he was wrong in telling someone to lose weight lol
If he really wanted to make amends he could have arranged for Florence’s daughters to reap some of the royalties Florence was due. Even if it meant withdrawing from his own bank account
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you have a gift of true love of singing he was a real man that believe in hisself God bless him knowing god for yourself linda j. Peace ❤️💯🦋 I 🦋🐻
No record label has given me more listening pleasure than Motown Records. I especially applaud this label for putting out a number of fantastic "socially conscious" records even though that was considered a commercial risk at first. Motown did not shy away from potentially controversial topics in their songs. Here are bit a few examples: a man dealing with his feminist girlfriend: "Girl You Need a Change of Mind Pt. 1 and 2; child- birth out of wed-lock, "Love Child"; the tragic consequences of war, "What's Going On" and "War"; street crime, "Take a Look Around"; drug abuse and addiction "Cloud 9", irresponsible fathers, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"; scammers, cheaters, and and liars, "Smiling Faces Sometimes"; economic and racial upheaval "Ball of Confusion"; gay pride, "I Was Born This Way" and "Everybody's Gay in L.A.",; and even the environment, "Mercy Mercy Me". And there were many other as well. BRAVO!!
Berry Gordy gained wealth off of the backs of many young black artist who did not know the financial side of the business. Many of them later sued Motown for royalties. He favored certain artist over others, but they all were probably victims of royalties being stolen from them. This is the darker side of the business, the GREED of the industry.
Stop this man only cared about himself, and Diana! Most of these Motown artists died very POOR and helpless.. never got any royalties for all their hard work! Read his ex-wife book; Barry, Me, and Motown!
@@MoneyComethToshelia Chill, they were probably payed more money than you ever saw in your lifetime and some still have money.... Yeah the money they got needed to pay for there promotions, venues, quality studio times, quality checks, writers, whatever money they did get for a lot of artists afterwards, a lot simply didn't save and spent it on drugs and material things. Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Temptations and so many more are still around and are stable with there networth. A lot of artists were paid unequally this is a fact but you can't put a price on fame and not be smart about your money and the music that was produced will last the test of time as golden oldies, a lot of artists thought the money would be coming in forever, until you're able to save and buy out your royalties.
@@lostmic no you chill with your thesis statement of a comment!!! Go read the book! And don't @ me again! And everyone has their own opinion, neither one is right and neither one is wrong! For that's all it is an OPINION!
It was the Marvelettes who created the Motown Sound. The Supremes, Temptations, Four-Tops, etc,, could not figure it out. The Marvelettes signed with Motown, then immediately mysteriously left secretly to take lessons to learn how to sing. They later came back with the "Mr. Postman" hit that the Supremes, Temptations, Four-Tops, etc., copied or modeled their hits after! And, Gladys Horton complained that the Marvellettes was disrespected and ignored by Berry Gordy in the end!
LOL, they did NOT take lessons to learn how to sing.Mary Wells, The Miracles and the Marvelettes put Motown Record Corp. on the map.I was 10 yrs old in 1961 when I bought "Bye, Bye Baby" by Mary Wells. They were all natural talents.I met all the Motown stars at a hotel in Miami, Fl. in 1962 and was friends with Mary Wells until her death. I am still friends with Martha Reeves.
@@tonyrussi7777 I'm talking about Motown hits. Berry Gordy said from his mouth that the groups you mention were talented, but they did not have hits. You are talking about that white folks type of music boy! Shut up! I know what I'm talking about!
Selling Motown was necessary due to the shifting of the music industry that came about with the emergence of Rap and music videos. Singers, songwriters and groups were not marketable nor profitable from 1984 to 1997, and the cost of videos before Michael Jackson began doing mini movies was $100,000.00, in 1984 dollars, so independent record companies could not compete with the cash surplus of the major record labels, i.e., CBS/Epic/Sony, Warner Bros., MCA/Universal and decided to sell while there was a chance to collect high dividends. Not just Motown, but A&M, Atlantic, Capitol, RCA and many others sold and kept their publishing divisions, which Berry Gordy wound up selling as well to Universal Music Group. People often ask "What happened to music?" That answer is, "There is no record companies that govern the releases nor how an act present themselves; all of us who are old enough to know, Motown, A&M and those like them would've never allowed an Artist to record, let alone release a song that referred to women as "Bitches" and "Ho's".
Love you Mr. Gordy. Yeah! Sure you were tough but anyone who has experienced a degree of success will tell you it's hard work, luck and if your fortunate a love of what you do. Against all odds, I was greatly inspired by Diana and Mr. Gordy.
Absolutely magnificent show..... I am so lucky to have lived long enough to see the most inspiring force in my life told so emotionally on the stage. I've seen it twice and plan on seeing it a few more times with luck from the heavens. I cried as much as I danced in my heart, head and soul.
How sad. Berry Gordy Jr. The Motown Legend. Are they kidding me. And the fools in the audience giving him a standing ovation. How smart they are not. They had no idea he was the Motown crook. The Motown snake. I better get off before my tongue gets vulgar.
@@samthesham5294 the point is she's a boss-rider. But no bosses at RCA were low enough on personal taste be interested in having the former wicked witch of Motown lay up in bed with them for hit records. After she left Motown, she hasn't had a true major hit since then. Nearly 40 years.
@@lawrencemalloy9673 You only known of Diana Ross going with the boss how you know flo or mary didn't go with berry on the down low some bosses are known to be going with alot of women on the job so stop acting like you don't know that acting like Diana Ross was the only one that did it berry was probably fu*** alot of women on the job besides Diana Ross but it only came out about diana ross
says the dummy from the sidelines, next time you create a sound , a feeling, a home and a means for families to be provide, then judge other wise, it heresy and just like everyone else, there’s a prob people in your own life that feel you’ve hurt them judgement of another is a slippery slope
I agree with you 100% Mr Gordy threw Miss Ballard under the bus, why? Because he lusted for Miss Ross, Florence Ballard was a original Supreme, and she actually named the group the 'supremes', tragic story of a beautiful woman.
+super blue first of all get your facts straight before you accuse mr gordy for one flo bought her demise from the group upon herself the bigger the supremes got, the more she couldnt handle sho buisness,she was irrate unprofessional,drinking heavy. Berry gave her chance after chance what is a risk considering his company reputation. he had his company to protect and an image to uphold, so he made a business decision to firr her from the group, im sure he got executive opinion on the matter as well, because motown was ran by so many executive with berry at the hem!!!
Patrick Thomas If Not for Gordy there wouldn't been No bringing blacks and whites together Through Music you Idiot! Motown played a Major role and bridging the races. Thanks to this same man so Fuck You!
Did the play include the scenes where Berry Gordy was ripping off the artists left right front and center? And what about his scenes with the ever conniving wicked witch Dirty Diana? oh I suppose those scenes can only be shown on pornhub and x-rated video websites.
Punkanelly Lovejoy, LMFAO, I see you're still BITTER and TWISTED and STILL JEALOUS of Miss Diana Ross just because she's a PIONEER, TRAILBLAZER and GLOBAL PHENOMENON and Mary Wilson isn't lol!!!. It must REALLY IRRITATE you that no matter what you do or say, NOTHING will EVER change that lol!!!.
@@TheDiana1 no no Nanette, I'm not jealous or bitter that Miss Ross is a "trail blazing global phenomenon". Just a bit pissed off that I was ignorant and in the dark for so long (while buying some of her solo records) regarding who was actually behind that fake image that she portrays. Had I known it was a low down, back stabbing, boss-fucking, selfish, unprofessional, on-stage-tantrum-throwing, corpse-upstaging bastard-breeding-bitch, I would have never bought a single one. But Dirty Diana has been paying dearly for her deception. Wicked witch hasn't had a major hit in nearly 40 years. Jealous? Darling I'm "jealous" of Whitney Houston and Phyllis Hyman: singers who can convey with their voices what Miss Ross tries to convey with glamorous costumes and furs. Capiche?
Punkanelly Lovejoy, Miss Diana Ross has won more awards and has more achievements than any other female you care to mention lol!!!. At 76 years young, she;s STILL playing to sold-out concerts ALL OVER THE WORLD and she's recently had 2 NUMBER 1 hits on Billboard Dance Charts and will have another one soon with dance remixes of some of her number 1 singles lol!!!. You look about 12 on your pic so you don't know SHIT about what happened in the 60's or 70's for that matter lol!!!. When you REALLY do your research into the Supremes, you will clearly see that without Miss Diana Ross there would NEVER have been The Supremes!!!. On some of the albums it's not even Mary and Flo it's the voices of The Andante Sisters because Mary and Flo couldn't be bothered turning up to the studio as they thought they were Superstars!!!. Wilson wrote a "piece of shit" to MAKE MONEY and even Cindy who WAS THERE in the group said that although some things in the group did happen, Wilson had GROSSLY EXAGGERATED them simply to make more money!!!. All you're going on is INNUENDO and HEARSAY and you have NO PROOF of ANYTHING LMFAO!!!. Has Miss Ross EVER said or written anything about anything that's been said about her over the years.........NO and unlike YOU and WILSON..........THAT'S CLASS!!!. Finally, i leave you with someone you seem to idolize and HER WORDS and NOT MINE!!!. On the Arsenio Hall show, (look it up on youtube it's on here) someone said and i quote, "Diana Ross set a pathway for all other Afro American female entertainers to walk through". That was said by the late, great WHITNEY HOUSTON and she knew more than you could EVER KNOW!!!.
REST IN PEACE FLORENCE BALLARD
RIP Flo
Amen 🙏🏾
The Black anchor is simply stunning. Beautiful girl with a great personality. Reminds me a bit of Nia Long. Love that short haircut on Black women. Very classy and elegant.
Oh thank you EZ. It's so nice to know that you think so highly of me. And flattery will get you EVERYWHERE big boy.
Berry Gordy is a brilliant mind, and still fine at 90 yrs. 😁😁
Now LoLo I'm not trying to be ugly but have you considered sitting down on a huge block of ice for a couple of days to cool it down a little bit? It works for me......well occasionally that is.
@@punkanellylovejoy702 HaHaHa!
@@punkanellylovejoy702 I don't get it.
@@skip031890 perhaps someday u will
Brilliant but selfish and Evil , I don’t like how they did Florance Ballard
Motown is such an integral part of my life. I love how it's become its own genre of music. I have had such a serendipitous introduction to Motown, from my mother buying "Money" by Barrett Strong.....my life and career have been intertwined with Motown.
The supremes were great no doubt about that but I hate these interviews because they totally ignore the fact that it was Martha Reeves , Mary Wells ànd the Marvelous Marvelettes that kept things going until the Supremes the tempts and the four tops hit the charts yet it is rare that Gordy credits them
Yes. I hate how Gladys Horton was treated!!!
Let's be honest, Diana Ross knew how to play on the casting couch well. Florence knew then what we learned much later. This is not a diss, just a fact.
He never does! Evil man 👎🏿
@@kentallen3857
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Mary Wells and the Marvelettes financially carried Motown in the early years.
With age often comes wisdom and insight. I wonder how he feels about what he did to Flo. I wonder if he has any regrets for the disrespect he showed her.
JOSHUA LOVEHALL. Flo disrespected herself. Berry was a business man not Florence babysitter.
@@ruthavery8245 Not true. Berry disrespected everybody and stole from everybody. Read Glady's Knight's autobiography? When Diane left Motown she only had $20,000 in her bank account and she did not blow her money either. Remember when he bought Diane a Rolls Royce or so he said he did. When Diane told him she was leaving Motown he told her if you want to keep your Rolls Royce you have to make the payments on it. The dirt bag leased it. And there will always be speculation at least with Flo's sister Maxine that she believed Berry murdered Flo because she had much dirt on him. Read Maxine's book about her sister Florence. Berry might have been a business man but was also a crooked business man and a snake in the grass. Did he do a lot for the African American community? Yes he did. But he treated his talent miserably and unfairly. Terrible man.
@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 Hater you and Gladys and all the rest ...
@@mic6434 Thank you!
Is your information fact, rumored or taken from those who may be bitter over their failed success and his massive success. $20,000.00 in Diana Ross' bank account could have been checking and $20,000,000.00 could have been in her savings; when Flo was fired from the Supremes, it was Diana Ross who offered several times to pay her mortgage, but Flo refused her.I'm curious to know how Gladys Knight would know the amount of money in anyone's account, let alone, Diana Ross', considering that according to articles I've read, the two weren't exactly friends.The point is, Berry Gordy had no obligation to any Artist; this was business, pure, plain and simple, not to mention, it is the entertainment business, which is a whole 'nother breed of cut throat, if you're unfamiliar with it.This man gave these Artist a chance, an opportunity, a shot; he's not obligated to hold their hand, wipe their mouths nor their ass, yet, he took care of his Artist far better and greater than any other label that has ever existed; he taught them how to sing, dance, dress, conduct interviews and prepped them for the world stage.He made them stars, Legends, Hall of Famers and Icons who can go out on any stage today, in their 60's, 70's and 80's to sell out crowds and wow their audience, and that you just can't put a price on.
James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time,” 1963:
“You were born where you were born and faced the future that you faced because you were Black and for no other reason. The limits of your ambition were, thus, expected to be set forever. You were born into a society which spelled out with brutal clarity, and in as many ways as possible, that you were a worthless human being. You were not expected to aspire to excellence: you were expected to make peace with mediocrity.”
Berry Gordy, thank you for defying what society thought of you....❤️
Q to Berry Gordy; Who was your biggest star: Diana Ross. Who made your trademark: Diana Ross. Who took you to Hollywood: Diana Ross.
What's your name:
Diana Ross...,😆 🤣 😂 😹!!!
After what he and Diane did to Florence Ballard. That was shameful. RIP sweet Florence.
Absolutely
What did he do
@@christopherayettey4390 They said she was gaining weight and was an alcoholic. Eventually firing her in ‘67.
@@NOV123 as a budinesss owner one has to maintain a sort of image for their brand and look....
I don't see how he was wrong in telling someone to lose weight lol
@@christopherayettey4390 This is true!
As A native Detroiter....this was a slap in the face
Why!? Because they spoke about Chicago too much
@@christopherayettey4390 Because Motown is Detroit.
F Barry Gordy 4 what he did 2 Flo.
TALBOT --- I heard that BGORDY said he should have handled Flo s career differently and wish he had of>>>>>
Yes
If he really wanted to make amends he could have arranged for Florence’s daughters to reap some of the royalties Florence was due. Even if it meant withdrawing from his own bank account
who is that black anchor?
she is gorgeous!!
Love her... she has a show this is hers in Chicago
Who are you Myke? You are gorgeous too.
Berry Gordy one of the Greats of all of are life times......... Wont Stop Records
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you have a gift of true love of singing he was a real man that believe in hisself God bless him knowing god for yourself linda j. Peace ❤️💯🦋 I 🦋🐻
No record label has given me more listening pleasure than Motown Records. I especially applaud this label for putting out a number of fantastic "socially conscious" records even though that was considered a commercial risk at first. Motown did not shy away from potentially controversial topics in their songs. Here are bit a few examples: a man dealing with his feminist girlfriend: "Girl You Need a Change of Mind Pt. 1 and 2; child- birth out of wed-lock, "Love Child"; the tragic consequences of war, "What's Going On" and "War"; street crime, "Take a Look Around"; drug abuse and addiction "Cloud 9", irresponsible fathers, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"; scammers, cheaters, and and liars, "Smiling Faces Sometimes"; economic and racial upheaval "Ball of Confusion"; gay pride, "I Was Born This Way" and "Everybody's Gay in L.A.",; and even the environment, "Mercy Mercy Me". And there were many other as well. BRAVO!!
Well said!!I got Syreetas essential cd right here Jermaine Jacksons Lets Get Serious VINYL and Marvin Gayes Live Vinyl and Marvins I want you on 💿👍👍
Berry Gordy gained wealth off of the backs of many young black artist who did not know the financial side of the business. Many of them later sued Motown for royalties. He favored certain artist over others, but they all were probably victims of royalties being stolen from them. This is the darker side of the business, the GREED of the industry.
So much wisdom coming from this man, thank you Mr. Gordy for your music...
Stop this man only cared about himself, and Diana! Most of these Motown artists died very POOR and helpless.. never got any royalties for all their hard work! Read his ex-wife book; Barry, Me, and Motown!
@@MoneyComethToshelia Chill, they were probably payed more money than you ever saw in your lifetime and some still have money.... Yeah the money they got needed to pay for there promotions, venues, quality studio times, quality checks, writers, whatever money they did get for a lot of artists afterwards, a lot simply didn't save and spent it on drugs and material things. Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Temptations and so many more are still around and are stable with there networth.
A lot of artists were paid unequally this is a fact but you can't put a price on fame and not be smart about your money and the music that was produced will last the test of time as golden oldies, a lot of artists thought the money would be coming in forever, until you're able to save and buy out your royalties.
@@lostmic no you chill with your thesis statement of a comment!!! Go read the book! And don't @ me again! And everyone has their own opinion, neither one is right and neither one is wrong! For that's all it is an OPINION!
@@MoneyComethToshelia Chill I think you need some Valium or some something.
@@lostmic welcome to social media bruh! 😂
Berry Gordy gave young musicians the Blue Print. Young Producers followed his lead. Berry is a American treasure.
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of respect for your work God bless them all Linda j. Peace ❤️💯💯💯 🌹🦋🌹 i
Angelica: you had the opportunity to see The Supremes at Berns in '68?!?! Wow! Now that's cool.
It was the Marvelettes who created the Motown Sound. The Supremes, Temptations, Four-Tops, etc,, could not figure it out. The Marvelettes signed with Motown, then immediately mysteriously left secretly to take lessons to learn how to sing. They later came back with the "Mr. Postman" hit that the Supremes, Temptations, Four-Tops, etc., copied or modeled their hits after! And, Gladys Horton complained that the Marvellettes was disrespected and ignored by Berry Gordy in the end!
LOL, they did NOT take lessons to learn how to sing.Mary Wells, The Miracles and the Marvelettes put Motown Record Corp. on the map.I was 10 yrs old in 1961 when I bought "Bye, Bye Baby" by Mary Wells. They were all natural talents.I met all the Motown stars at a hotel in Miami, Fl. in 1962 and was friends with Mary Wells until her death. I am still friends with Martha Reeves.
@@tonyrussi7777 I'm talking about Motown hits. Berry Gordy said from his mouth that the groups you mention were talented, but they did not have hits. You are talking about that white folks type of music boy! Shut up! I know what I'm talking about!
@@omarpasha2968 wow, you haven't a clue.Poor child.
@@tonyrussi7777 I just listened to it. It was okay, but not a big hit! It was the Marvelettes Mr. Postman that created the real Motown sound!
selling Motown was a bad thing for black enterprise
BUT IT WORKED.
Selling Motown was necessary due to the shifting of the music industry that came about with the emergence of Rap and music videos. Singers, songwriters and groups were not marketable nor profitable from 1984 to 1997, and the cost of videos before Michael Jackson began doing mini movies was $100,000.00, in 1984 dollars, so independent record companies could not compete with the cash surplus of the major record labels, i.e., CBS/Epic/Sony, Warner Bros., MCA/Universal and decided to sell while there was a chance to collect high dividends. Not just Motown, but A&M, Atlantic, Capitol, RCA and many others sold and kept their publishing divisions, which Berry Gordy wound up selling as well to Universal Music Group. People often ask "What happened to music?" That answer is, "There is no record companies that govern the releases nor how an act present themselves; all of us who are old enough to know, Motown, A&M and those like them would've never allowed an Artist to record, let alone release a song that referred to women as "Bitches" and "Ho's".
He owned it for 29 years maybe he wanted to relax for once
@@sbrooks904 Sometimes you have to sell your company to bigger companies to save it or it will go under, i.e. Stax, Philly, no longer around.
I love how Berry still has the charm, and vision for a beautiful lady! Could be a key to his longevity. lol
He looks so young for his age!
Love you Mr. Gordy. Yeah! Sure you were tough but anyone who has experienced a degree of success will tell you it's hard work, luck and if your fortunate a love of what you do. Against all odds, I was greatly inspired by Diana and Mr. Gordy.
I think Berry Gordy could turn Detroit around. He's got business acumen.
Billionaire. Got to respect the man.
He's rich, but no billionaire. Most reports estimate his net worth to be ~ $345 million.
Oh really? Well multi millionaire is good enough.
I don't respect him he was a user that's why people was leaving Motown
Absolutely magnificent show..... I am so lucky to have lived long enough to see the most inspiring force in my life told so emotionally on the stage. I've seen it twice and plan on seeing it a few more times with luck from the heavens. I cried as much as I danced in my heart, head and soul.
How sad. Berry Gordy Jr. The Motown Legend. Are they kidding me. And the fools in the audience giving him a standing ovation. How smart they are not. They had no idea he was the Motown crook. The Motown snake. I better get off before my tongue gets vulgar.
Robert A. Lofgren Jr. jealous hating tongue
@@roberta.lofgrenjr.7485
JEALOUSY KILLS
@@roberta.lofgrenjr.7485
I bet you wish you had his money.
@@ronniemoon57 I will agree with you on that one. I wish I did have his money. But I would have never screwed over all the people he did.
berry gordy the man.he is my favorite manager.
After this music, there needs to be a Universal Biopic of Motown... I can see it now. :D
When your screwing the boss you can stay on a label for 5 years without a hit.
yes then she Left the Boss and became the Boss and 20 million dollars richer so what's your point?
I agree with u one hundred percent she became the boss she screwed her way to the top
@@samthesham5294 the point is she's a boss-rider. But no bosses at RCA were low enough on personal taste be interested in having the former wicked witch of Motown lay up in bed with them for hit records. After she left Motown, she hasn't had a true major hit since then. Nearly 40 years.
@@lawrencemalloy9673 You only known of Diana Ross going with the boss how you know flo or mary didn't go with berry on the down low some bosses are known to be going with alot of women on the job so stop acting like you don't know that acting like Diana Ross was the only one that did it berry was probably fu*** alot of women on the job besides Diana Ross but it only came out about diana ross
@@lawrencemalloy9673 Just saying
Mr.Gordy is a Genuis and Thank you ..
Right on Berry RIGHT ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was a no good cheating con artist.
I dont like this man...he hurt a lot of people
I agree one hundred percent
It happens. And definitely not trying to be empathetic.
Love your neighbor as yourself...
Mark 12.31
says the dummy from the sidelines, next time you create a sound , a feeling, a home and a means for families to be provide,
then judge
other wise, it heresy and just like everyone else, there’s a prob people in your own life that feel you’ve hurt them
judgement of another is a slippery slope
The man the myth the legend. We all know he’s no myth. I thank God for creating Berry Gordy!
The greatest
What are your thoughts about these are things you can text 😉or do it 🤔you like a little late for me or the next day you were there!
He is a heartless cruel individual. can't stand what he did & said to the beautiful Florence Ballard.
I agree with you 100%
Mr Gordy threw Miss Ballard under the bus, why?
Because he lusted for Miss Ross,
Florence Ballard was a original Supreme, and she actually named the group the 'supremes', tragic story of a beautiful woman.
+super blue first of all get your facts straight before you accuse mr gordy for one flo bought her demise from the group upon herself the bigger the supremes got, the more she couldnt handle sho buisness,she was irrate unprofessional,drinking heavy. Berry gave her chance after chance what is a risk considering his company reputation. he had his company to protect and an image to uphold, so he made a business decision to firr her from the group, im sure he got executive opinion on the matter as well, because motown was ran by so many executive with berry at the hem!!!
The Jackson 5 got paid 2% at Motown. When Joe Jackson took his boys to CBS they got 20% facts.
lovinglife beautifulmelodies get a Grip!
Patrick Thomas If Not for Gordy there wouldn't been No bringing blacks and whites together Through Music you Idiot! Motown played a Major role and bridging the races. Thanks to this same man so Fuck You!
Scott Regan
A musical genius indeed, but do you think it was fair to just pay the Andantes background singers $5 a song??
srercrcr Diana Ross was right, he seems to have mellowed with time. A hero for sure, he has left a Legacy that will live on forever.
Wow at 6:40 didn't know that Michelle Obama used to be a part of the Supremes. Awesome.
Where did you come up with such nonsense?
@@ronniemoon57 Let me know if you ever find out where he came up with that one will you? Michelle Obama used to be part of the Supremes.
@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 I followed the Supremes throughout their entire career and Michelle Obama NEVER EVER was a member.
@@ronniemoon57 Yes I know. I have no idea why the guy said she was. Thanks for the reply.
Lmao. You wrong for that
Barry Gordy. Plenty evil behind him for what he did to Flo. Can never like him fir anthing.
A great, talented, canny businessman, but it is a shame he Gott off with the millions and the stars of Motown got peanuts
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barry gordy for president 2020
Of hell
Did the play include the scenes where Berry Gordy was ripping off the artists left right front and center? And what about his scenes with the ever conniving wicked witch Dirty Diana? oh I suppose those scenes can only be shown on pornhub and x-rated video websites.
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Punkanelly Lovejoy, LMFAO, I see you're still BITTER and TWISTED and STILL JEALOUS of Miss Diana Ross just because she's a PIONEER, TRAILBLAZER and GLOBAL PHENOMENON and Mary Wilson isn't lol!!!. It must REALLY IRRITATE you that no matter what you do or say, NOTHING will EVER change that lol!!!.
@@TheDiana1 no no Nanette, I'm not jealous or bitter that Miss Ross is a "trail blazing global phenomenon". Just a bit pissed off that I was ignorant and in the dark for so long (while buying some of her solo records) regarding who was actually behind that fake image that she portrays. Had I known it was a low down, back stabbing, boss-fucking, selfish, unprofessional, on-stage-tantrum-throwing, corpse-upstaging bastard-breeding-bitch, I would have never bought a single one. But Dirty Diana has been paying dearly for her deception. Wicked witch hasn't had a major hit in nearly 40 years. Jealous? Darling I'm "jealous" of Whitney Houston and Phyllis Hyman: singers who can convey with their voices what Miss Ross tries to convey with glamorous costumes and furs. Capiche?
@@punkanellylovejoy702 LMFAO!!! Have i hit a nerve lol!!!. WOW you're just like Mary Wilson, you can't hide your JEALOUSY LOL!!!.
Punkanelly Lovejoy, Miss Diana Ross has won more awards and has more achievements than any other female you care to mention lol!!!. At 76 years young, she;s STILL playing to sold-out concerts ALL OVER THE WORLD and she's recently had 2 NUMBER 1 hits on Billboard Dance Charts and will have another one soon with dance remixes of some of her number 1 singles lol!!!. You look about 12 on your pic so you don't know SHIT about what happened in the 60's or 70's for that matter lol!!!. When you REALLY do your research into the Supremes, you will clearly see that without Miss Diana Ross there would NEVER have been The Supremes!!!. On some of the albums it's not even Mary and Flo it's the voices of The Andante Sisters because Mary and Flo couldn't be bothered turning up to the studio as they thought they were Superstars!!!. Wilson wrote a "piece of shit" to MAKE MONEY and even Cindy who WAS THERE in the group said that although some things in the group did happen, Wilson had GROSSLY EXAGGERATED them simply to make more money!!!. All you're going on is INNUENDO and HEARSAY and you have NO PROOF of ANYTHING LMFAO!!!. Has Miss Ross EVER said or written anything about anything that's been said about her over the years.........NO and unlike YOU and WILSON..........THAT'S CLASS!!!. Finally, i leave you with someone you seem to idolize and HER WORDS and NOT MINE!!!. On the Arsenio Hall show, (look it up on youtube it's on here) someone said and i quote, "Diana Ross set a pathway for all other Afro American female entertainers to walk through". That was said by the late, great WHITNEY HOUSTON and she knew more than you could EVER KNOW!!!.
Berry Gordy looks like Michael Jackson if he was older and never got any plastic surgery
Jennie Spooner You really think so?
Jennie what drugs have you been taking darling? Throw them away and get yourself clean and sober, they're no good for you.