Prime example of how perfectly Flo and Mary’s vocals sound to round off Diana’s voice. Their harmonies were incredible and never the same after Flo was tossed out.

@aarondigby5054

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, when Flo was tossed out you could instantly tell that shytt was never the same. I don't care how many replacements they had and it was at least a dozen scrap irons that came through, people were just enamored with the name Supremes which Flo thought of.

@lewiscarey6984

Жыл бұрын

If Flo's voice is as HOT as YOU think: go back to Motowns schedule for the Supremes in recording studio! Flo couldn't make it because of her drinking! HDH brought in another to replace Flo, and they brought the recording to Mr. Gordy to listen ... He was told what happened, and EVERYONE in the company was in agreement!! FLO could be replaced,!! Tough but true!! Ross The Boss has proven her worth!! AND That's NOT TAKING AWAY FROM Mary OR Flo, their contribution! It just didn't work for Flo; She walked away with $160.000.00.. Where was Flo's talent??? 🤔🤔🤔

@geneterrell999

Жыл бұрын

Florence tossed herself out!!

@peacefull778

Жыл бұрын

@@geneterrell999 No Berry Gordy did with the help of Diana Ross. Ms Ballard was a talented black woman whose talent should have been developed like Diana Ross. Ms Ballard was a Soul singer, Ms Wilson was a Jazz singer and Ross was pop. Thank God Ms Wilson never stopped singing and made a name for herself RIP Ms Ballard and Ms Wilson ♥️🙏

@Jasper7182009

Жыл бұрын

@@lewiscarey6984…. This tv appearance was in 1965-66. And the mic is not on for Florence in Mary. DR is far removed from them. What do you think is going on?? Now give me a break about your complaints about Florence and her drinking. And if you think Florence Ballard could be replaced, then why did the COPAcabana owner demand that Florence Ballard be there for the 67 performance. Gordo said, no Florence was not going to be there but they have a replacement. The owner, the owner of the Copacabana said, no Florence - no Supremes - no appearance!! At the time, Florence had I think walking pneumonia, she was ill. She was overworked and she was ill. Gordo had to go call her tell her that he wants her to get better. And guess who appeared at the Copacabana in 67, Florence Ballard, not the replacement Cindy Birdsong. your comment just shows that you believe the garbage written by Gordo, Motown employees and some artists and the lies they told about Florence Ballard. YEAH … RIGHT … Florence can be replaced…… jeez …..

It's 2024 (I'm 71) and Diana Ross is still number one forever. It was in 1965 when I first saw The Supremes on Shindig and since then I have fallen in love with them

Florence Ballard what a voice you can sure hear her beautiful vocals.. beautiful lady...RIP in peace Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson reunited true sister Supremes...

@lillianmunster4734

Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯 RIP Florence blondie and Mary SIP 🕊️🕊️💕

@bennyadler5882

Жыл бұрын

@@lillianmunster4734 Amen.

@leewilson5746

4 ай бұрын

100%

@jjk109

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s too bad Flo couldn’t keep it together.

@Maatization

3 ай бұрын

I followed them from the beginning and never saw this great talent you talking about...and neither did the public.

Lovely performance. I'm so glad that when I see these videos, especially this one that I can simply watch and enjoy and not speak on what I think was going on each Supremes' minds at this particular moment.

Thanks for adding! “I Hear A Symphony” is my favorite song. The way their harmonies blend together is amazing. I’m not a singer but technically this seems like a challenging song to sing and this song continued to showcase how the group mastered their harmonies and vocals! To me they were all leads as the backing vocals were equal to the lead vocals! They kept each other on point, I love how humble they are! One of the best groups of all time, the music they made transcends time ❤

I know, I know, cannot get the eye's off of Diana Ross, but Blondie's voice is so clear, pure and emotive on the backgrounds it makes you stop watching and start listening.

@lillianmunster4734

Жыл бұрын

Yessir!!

Delightful appearance of The Supremes. Thank you!

I live in Philly, where the Mike Douglas Show was recorded. NBC studios, 1619 Walnut St. Although I was one year old when this was aired, we enjoyed many happy afternoons laughing our butts off at some of the comedians who were guests of the show. Along with these most talented artists and their contemporaries who were in town to play the Latin Casino, Palumbo's CR Club, JFK Stadium, the Spectrum, even Convention Hall in Atlantic City. Other acts appearing on the show included Sonny & Cher, Jerry Lewis, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr., and probably all of the Rat Pack, (Mama) Cass Elliot, the hysterical Julia Di John (and her wig), and everyone in the day in cinema, television, radio, and nightclubs. Please add your memories of anyone I failed to mention.

. Mary was looking at her like this B done messed the words up 👀 I hear a symphony 😂🤦🏽‍♂️😳🤷🏾‍♂️ they held it up Love you Flo!!! Yes Florence for your adlibs ❤️

The mighty, mighty, almighty SUPREMES---one of the top five female groups, along with the Chantels, the Emotions, the Marvelettes and the Shirelles---of all time. All 3 sisters are stunning beauties and celestial human beings. The immortal SUPREMES! @@@*** Sembene, in Chicago ***@@@

Can you hear Flo.,. Go Flo

Great to see this entire performance and without the time stamp too.

Hoooray ! At least they were performing live unlike other 60s TV shows .

This a certified class act. Many memories as a teen, watching these ladies 1960's. I would had like the spot light put on Mary,Flo. Mary n Flo miss you 2 beautiful woman. You two are gems, among the stars in the galaxy. Love you Dave Dave

Diana forgot the opening words to "Symphony," then closed her eyes in relief when she found her vocal spot again. This was one of the first performances with Diana way out in front, and the girls, particularly Flo, don't look too pleased.

@reggiecarter7167

7 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Marshall yes she messed up but she didn't show it .

@ramona2400

7 жыл бұрын

She really NEVER has missed a beat all of them true Diva"S hw sweet they look and sound. Flo Ballard doing the high part of the background with Mary on the low is amazing and right in the pocket. Best Live Performance among many by these three!!!!

@LeimertDreamer

5 жыл бұрын

This is NOT “one of the first performances with Diana way out front”. They often had a stage set up with Diana in the front and to the left, and Flo and Mary in the back and to the right. They had this set up for their performance of “Back In My Arms Again” at Hullabaloo months before, and most groups had a similar set up with the lead up front and the background either off to the side or behind. A better example of blatant staging to emphasize Diana would be their performance of “Love Is Here...” in early 1967. Before then, their staging was pretty consistent with most groups of that time. Leave it to Supremes fans to make something out of nothing lol!

@trishscott1534

5 жыл бұрын

@@LeimertDreamer True !!!!.

@reealitychick

5 жыл бұрын

If you have read all of the steps and ways that Flo and Mary go shafted.. by B-Gordy then you would understand.. but no matter what any one says--- UR Sins will find you out!

Great to see such an amazing live performance from the ladies

Say what you will, but you should be glad that the voice of the group is still around. Not many groups from the past can say that.

Thanks so much for uploading!! I Hear a Symphony is one of a few more complex songs HDH wrote, I can see how Diana lost her spot--only momentarily, she is a Diva! She also seems very tired.

The best live album of the supremes is At the Copa. You can really hear the harmonies. The cd of the album plays the entire show that is longer than the original album from 1965.

Flawless!

I was 13 and had a huge crush on her in 1967.

Mary looked more pissed off then Flo. Every reason to be that's for sure. Sticking them into the background like background scenery. Disgraceful!!!!!!

@reealitychick

5 жыл бұрын

I know Diana was flubbing at times but it was just the forces telling her to be a team player and not a '''dream slayer'''...... Mary and Flo were so good --- singing with Diana...God gave them the magic -- and it got away!

Can you believe that man wrote all their songs!

@protocolcalais9599

Жыл бұрын

*men

@michellekirkendall818

Жыл бұрын

@JOHN ALLEN: Eddie Holland.

Ends with a very cute rendition of Queen of the House . The girls look fabulous here , wish it was color not B&W.

@hunkhk

Жыл бұрын

and Mary is really grooving to that cute rendition. RIP M & F

@michellekirkendall818

Жыл бұрын

@RogerWilco Shirley: We didn't need for it to be in color! Many people didn't yet own color television sets! Stop trying to bring it into today. It was made THEN, and was delightful THEN! You don't control different eras, got it?

If these women would've sit and talk and share livileyhood and their families live next to each other and live a good happier life.hey, this could happen for all of us

This is what's called a "window dub" copy, likely a bootleg from a loan. The background: Say a television studio is producing a documentary on Motown Records (as several have been made since the 80's). The owners of this show (Mike Douglas) would reply to a request for a copy of this episode from their archives, but they would put a precision time stamp on the copy. The documentary producers would determine which piece of footage within the episode was desired, return to the Mike Douglas archives with purchase order for a clip from the episode from time A to time B, and then the Mike Douglas archives would return with a high definition tape of just the snip, without the time stamp. The initial window dub is a way of presenting the contents of the episode without giving away a copy of the episode.

Motown Music 👍🤩😍

I packed my ears to the RADIO AND RECIRD PLAYER AND I WAS DELIGHTED. FLORENCE ON THE TOPS DIANA ON LEAD OF COURSE AND MARY ON ALTO .MAN, GOSH !!! I WAS HOOKED FOREVER...DIANA ROSS VOICE HAD ALWAYS BEEN A STELLAR EVENT TO HEAR

It’s great to view this video. The staging was common fir the time. It’s no big deal. Whomever leads a song in any group stands out….Three beautiful women are on stage. Each one is going to be more appealing to someone than the others.

She still looks the same..

love it!

SOUNDS SO GOOD. !!!!!!

Bezaubernde Diana Ross 👌🤩

I need a new wig to wear...sure do 😂😂😂😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️

@Jwilliams9516

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

💓💓💓💓💓💓💛💛💛👍🏿👌🏿👠👡

Thanks Jim 👍

Miss ROSS IS SIMPLY. THE QUEEN OF POP. MY GOODNESS SHE NAILS EACH AND EVERY SONG

@samueleduardotamarizchero2057

7 ай бұрын

😂❤❤ I love Lady D

So professional..

@georggswan8133

Жыл бұрын

Guess this was live..now we can actually hear Flo and Mary..the ultimate Supremes

11:07 11:10 ok Mary and Flo “sure do” 😂😂😂😂

They should have swapped the vocals around abit, I could see why Florence would have been pissed.

What is the mic on for Flo and Mary? What an outrage!

@michellekirkendall818

Жыл бұрын

Jasper7182009: According to your channel name, you're born in 2009. This is the only performance you've ever seen of them. Transferring the video to You Tube may change the quality. Please don't try to join the "grapevine." You are much too young to know about The Supremes. But, historical information is available. Read.

@jamescalifornia2964

Жыл бұрын

👄🎙 = 🎵

Great video, but why the fake time code?

@jimhoogendorp

8 жыл бұрын

dont know...it was on the clip

@themotownboy1

8 жыл бұрын

Got it, thanks...

You can't even hear Florence and Mary's background.

I can't imagine being stuck with watching B & W TV!

@michellekirkendall818

Жыл бұрын

@Hard Cold: Dumb statement! You weren't BORN then. Period. Everyone didn't have them. People began buying them, starting in 1964. What do they teach in your history class, nothing? They had horses BEFORE automobiles. Did you know that? You're NOT going to bring these early performances into 2023! Does your brain work at all?

@jamescalifornia2964

Жыл бұрын

It was wonderful 📺 😊

@michellekirkendall818

Жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 Yes, it was! Watching Shindig, Hullabaloo...all the great talent. It didn't matter that the television was black and white! Best days ever for music. Thanks for your comment.

@jamescalifornia2964

Жыл бұрын

@@michellekirkendall818 - ✨️Best wishes 💕

This song is lowkey shady af

Y is Diane out front. Ross needed the Supremes

@cravendubose8179

Жыл бұрын

Diana did no need them, can't you see that by now, for me it's all about DIANA..

look are classy thgey are

You can’t hardly hear them

Diana was determined to be the center of attention in The Supremes and still is to this day..., 🙄 !!!

@jamescalifornia2964

Жыл бұрын

A Diva ... 😈

Florence

HaHa 12+6+3 = 19

I really liked Mike Douglas, but I hate it when host start talking about new artist finances , it's none of mikes business how they spend their money .

Diana...........just so beautiful

@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick McMullen, Sorry to burst your bubble Patrick, but Diane was a big phony!!!!!!!!

@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182

5 жыл бұрын

Patrick McMullen, Some people liked Diane and some did not. The point here is their we're three Supremes. Because Diane was the lead singer does not mean the other too Flo and Mary did not deserve any credit either. Had it not been for Flo and Mary there would not have been a group known as the Supremes, and without the group Diane would not have had a career in singing. Thank you Flo and Mary even though Diane never ever told you guys that.

@lillianmunster4734

Жыл бұрын

@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 Thanks Robert I couldn't said it better!!RIP Florence blondie 🕊️ And Mary SIP 🕊️🕊️❤️❤️

@divinewilliams3055

Жыл бұрын

florence was the eye candy of the supremes.... end of

@lillianmunster4734

Жыл бұрын

@@divinewilliams3055 Yessss I Agree 💯 FLO was BEAUTIFUL

I hate that they are forcing us to look at Diane, and not the more beautiful Mary Wilson, or Flo but I guess they had to follow Motown orders.....smh

@vernonsmith6176

Жыл бұрын

Yes,....that's correct.

Nice that they turned the lights up when they started singing (??) and also Mary and Flo's mics. Now as far as who had the most charisma and the most unique voice of the 3.........my aunt summed it up in the 1960s after seeing them in person. She said "the other two are ok, but that Diana Ross is in a class by herself".

This is the start of the demise of the Supremes. Diana and Berry are a couple. That's why she's upfront. Mary and Flo can't compete with pillow talk. Sad to see them made to be backup singer's for her. She standing up there like she really deserves it, not that she's sleeping with the boss.

@samthesham5294

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the Damn video of this iconic group your Life aint perfect and you made mistakes too.we All got a past.

@reealitychick

5 жыл бұрын

KIM-----YEP!

@missfit8650

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 you don't sell over 50 million records by sleeping with someone. Plus the other girls sang lead on songs and they never got a hit... Diana's voice made hits. Period.

@AmbrosiusVanllin60

3 жыл бұрын

🎯🎯💯💯💯

@Jasper7182009

Жыл бұрын

@@samthesham5294 …. You missed the point of Kim’s comment. We can’t enjoy the video because Miss Ross is now in front and considers herself the central point of the group. Florence formed this group! Then Mary joined with Flo. Diane was a tagalong! And now look. Diane has an affair with a married man and she’s full front and center. No! We cannot enjoy this video because it’s the beginning of the end for the Supremes.

Diana's pitch is so flat on Back in My Arms Again. They should have had the backgrounds up to cover her poor vocals.

SUPERB

. The evil ones always stick around . Let that sink in . Flo and Mary are gone . Even the cast of The Wiz have died . 🤔 .

horrible sound out of a tin can. Acoustics were always horrible when performers appeared on talk shows. Shindig brought out the best of their sound with full rythym section and orchestra