Number 1's: Diana Ross & The Supremes by Diana Ross & The Supremes on Apple Music 24 Songs iTunes Review Berry Gordy guided Diana Ross with a steady hand, from the teenage pop of early Motown (“Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love), to the more mature sounds of the Seventies (“Touch Me in the Morning”). From disco (“Love Hangover”) through to the Eighties funk of producer Nile Rodgers (“I’m Coming Out”), Ross had a chameleon’s ability to adapt to her surroundings. Customer Reviews This is the one to get by Sword Of Damocles If you are a casual Supremes fan than this is the one for you, all the hits. Good from start to finish. Diana Ross & The Supremes "No. 1's" by Bokiluis After mountains of compilations and Greatest Hits packaging on inarguably the #1 Female Group of All Time, Motown still have a few secrets left in the vaults. The extra seconds at the end of each track are magical and make this a worthwhile investment for any lover of pop/r&b hits.

Diana is clearly at centerstage, but, you do hear how the harmonies made them "America's Sweethearts". Diana's laughter on "Love is Here", the added strings on "I Hear a Symphony" and oh I forgot, great new mastering makes this a must for an iPod! A Tiny Step towards Acknowledging THE Female Group of All Time by SkipINFJ I don't understand the negative comments some purists have made about this compilation. They bemoan that the songs are extended, and the backing vocals brought forward. Before now, Motown had released numerous mixes of its artists' hits. Even the album "More Hits by The Supremes" was re-mixed and re-design while still on the charts. Anyway, the treatment is good (except for "Stoned Love"), and I wish Motown would do this to all of the 60's era Supremes singles (especially "My World Is Empty Without You"), since the only reason for burying the backing vocals so low had more to do with BG's desire to highlight Diana Ross than to acquire a good mix. I am disappointed with the Almighty Remix of "You Keep Me Hangin' On." There are far better remixers out there.

If anyone's interested, Almighty Records has a compilation featuring a longer remix as well as on of "Love Child" that includes additional lyrics. Biography Born: March 26, 1944 in Detroit, MI Genre: R&B/Soul Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s As a solo artist, Diana Ross is one of the most successful female singers of the rock era. If you factor in her work as the lead singer of the Supremes in the 1960s, she may be the most successful. With her friends Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Barbara Martin, Ross formed the Primettes vocal quartet in 1959. In 1960, they were signed to local Motown Records, changing their name to the Supremes in 1961. Martin then left, and the group continued as a trio. Over the next eight years, the Supremes... Top Albums and Songs by Diana Ross 1. 40 Golden Motown Greats: Amazon.co.uk: Music Sold by DVD Overstocks and Fulfilled by Amazon .

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I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes 8. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes 9. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes 10. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - Diana Ross & The Supremes 11. The Happening - The Supremes 12. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes 13. In And Out Of Love - Diana Ross & The Supremes 14. Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes 15. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations 16. I'm Livin' In Shame - Diana Ross & The Supremes 17. I Second That Emotion - Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Temptations 18. Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes 19. Up The Ladder To The Roof - The Supremes 20. Stoned Love - The Supremes 21. River Deep, Mountain High - Four Tops, The Supremes 22.

Nathan Jones - The Supremes 23. Floy Joy - The Supremes 24. Automatically Sunshine - The Supremes Disc: 2 1. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) - Diana Ross 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross 3. Remember Me - Diana Ross 4. I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross 5. Surrender - Diana Ross 6. DoobeDood'nDoobe, DoobeDood'nDoobe, DoobeDood'nDoo - Diana Ross 7. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross 8. All Of My Life - Diana Ross 9. You Are Everything - Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye 10. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) - Diana Ross 11. Love Hangover - Diana Ross 12. Upside Down - Diana Ross 13. My Old Piano - Diana Ross 14. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross 15. It's My Turn - Diana Ross 16.

Endless Love - Lionel Richie, Diana Ross Product Description Double CD of 40 golden Motown greatest hits Customer Reviews Mary Wilson, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Supremes First #1 Single | EURweb Mary Wilson, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Supremes First #1 Single Entertainment Music News Slider Top News 7 Comments 1899 views *A singer, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, former U.S. Cultural Ambassador, wife, mother, and grandmother, the legendary Mary Wilson continues to make great strides on her inevitable journey to greatness. Performing with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes as well as with her solo career, the world renowned celebrity also focuses to advocate for social and economic challenges in the United States and abroad. As an advocate, Ms. Wilson uses her fame and flair to promote a diversity of humanitarian efforts including ending hunger, raising HIV/AIDS awareness and encourage world peace. This June marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Supremes’ first number-one hit single, “Where Did Our Love Go,” the first of five such consecutive hit singles.

“Where Did Our Love Go” was released June 17th, 1964, and hit number one a couple of months later in August. The Supremes – like the Beatles, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary – changed the face of pop music and became trendsetters who broke down social, racial, and gender barriers, which all started with the wild success of their first number one song. Ms. Wilson will be releasing a new album this summertime entitled Life’s Been Good to Me. The exact release date is TBA, however two singles are currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and wherever else digital music is found: the title track, “Life’s Been Good to Me,” and the Mother’s Day song, “Darling Mother.” MOTOWN – THE SOUND THAT CHANGED AMERICA As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century.

The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, the Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and later Stevie Wonder and the Temptations, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie & the Commodores, their music communicated and brought together a racially divided country and segregated society, around the world, touching all people of all ages and race. After breaking down barriers and having pop radio embrace Motown artists, Berry Gordy set his sights on television. He booked his artists on popular shows such as American Bandstand and The Ed Sullivan Show. After captivating national audiences with near-weekly performances on The Ed Sullivan Show, making history as among the first African-American artists on the show, and The Supremes were the first R&B act to play the country’s most prestigious night club, New York’s Copacabana, which paved the way for other R&B acts into the top cabaret circuits around the world. LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS Ms.

Wilson’s “Dare to Dream” lecture, which she gives to young people, emphasizes the need for personal perseverance to achieve their goals, despite obstacles and adversities in their lives. The topic is the foundation of her best-selling autobiography “Dreamgirl – My Life as a Supreme.” Ms. Wilson later authored its sequel, “Supreme Faith – Someday We’ll Be Together.” In 2000, these two books, along with updated chapters, were combined to complete her third book. She is currently working on a fourth book, which will be a coffee table hardcover featuring the gowns, history and legacy of the Supremes. “THE STORY OF the Supremes FROM THE MARY WILSON Gown COLLECTION” “The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection” spotlights more than 50 gowns exposing the international community to the impact their fashion had on social issues in the United States. The exhibit traces their career from the early days when they were known as The Primettes to the glamorous height of their fame in the 70s. Their success story helped change racial perceptions during the time of the American Civil Rights movement and to appeal to the people of all ethnic backgrounds.

A magnificent collection of dresses worn by Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard for live performances, television performances, including the Butterfly dress worn on their television special in 1968, and on album covers are featured alongside contemporary photographs and magazine spreads. The exquisite gowns were curated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland for Ms. Wilson and later exhibited at the Detroit Historical Museum, the New York State Museum in Albany and the Long Island Museum. Several gowns have also been displayed at The Museum of Metropolitan Art in New York as part of the Rock and Roll of Fame Museum exhibit. The gowns worn by Ms. Wilson and the original Supremes – Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, as well as the 1970s Supremes – were on exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, then showcased in the United Kingdom before starting a tour for two more years in Europe. MS. WILSON: THE “GOODWILL AMBASSADOR” Ms. Wilson has toured the globe not only as a performer, but as advocate on behalf of social and civic issues. As a Supreme, she performed for Britain’s Queen Mother and the future King of Sweden and other international audiences. However, Ms.

Wilson’s global stature grew after former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell named her one of nine cultural ambassadors in 2003. As an official “goodwill” ambassador, Ms. Wilson visited poverty-stricken areas in Bangladesh, where she witnessed children as young as five years old having to break bricks to earn money for their families. In Pakistan, she spoke at Fatima Jinnah Woman University about pursuing their goals and “Daring to Dream.” In Mozambique and Botswana, Ms. Wilson addressed young people about the dangers of HIV and AIDS and her quest for world peace. In November 2004, she was one of the featured performers to headline the United Nations’ “World AIDS Day” concert at St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York City. She later returned to the United Nations Building to lecture about the poverty, hunger and destruction she witnessed during her trips. SPEAKING AGAINST LANDMINES In 2007, Ms. Wilson was elated to be named spokeswoman for the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), a non-government organization that establishes partnerships to raise money and awareness for landmine clearance projects across the globe, including Sri Lanka, Laos and Vietnam.

When it was announced, Ralph L. Cwerman, president of the Humpty Dumpty Institute, called her “an original American icon” whose involvement will heighten attention to removal of these unexploded ordnances. “HDI is privileged to have her as its new spokesperson,” Mr. Cwerman said. “Mine clearance and landmine awareness around the world will benefit greatly as Mary begins to speak out against these cruel weapons of war.” In November 2007, Ms. Wilson traveled to Sri Lanka, where as many as 15 people are injured or killed every month by landmines. Her tour focused on clearing mines in northern Sri Lanka and regenerating the area’s dairy industry. Along with her seven-member band, Ms. Wilson gave a 90-minute concert, where she performed a medley of the Supremes’ greatest hits drawing diplomats, government officials and the news media to the dance floor. The proceeds from the concert were contributed to Sri Lankan charities assisting victims of landmines. Ms. Wilson also has visited Laos, which received a $3 million grant from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve the quality of life of children who were not attending school because they were hungry or in danger of unexploded ordnances. While in Muangkhai Village, Laos, Ms. Wilson personally pushed the button to detonate more than two tons of explosives found in and around villages and schools. In late 2008, her plans include travel to Vietnam, Cambodia and Okinawa, as well as returning to Laos, to clear landmines still active from the Vietnam War, which ended more than three decades ago. HUMANITARIUM ACHIEVEMENTS Over the years, Ms. Wilson has been highly recognized as the consummate humanitarian. She continues to devote her time and talent to assisting a diverse group of non-profit organizations, including the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, The Po Leung Kuk schools of Hong Kung, UNICEF, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Figure Skaters of Harlem, a youth organization committed to helping children realize their dreams to compete in the Olympics.

She has been active with Child Research, supporting a child around the world for the past 20 years. In 2003, the National Foundation for Women Legislators bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award on Ms. Wilson and invited her to a delegation of women legislators who traveled to Bahrain. She participated in a Trade and Civil Life Conference hosted by the Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain and is proud to have played a role in helping pass the Freedom Trade Bill between the U.S. and Bahrain. At the 37th Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in 2007, she received the Floyd Washington Auto Safety Advocacy Award for her commitment to auto safety. DREAM GIRLS/ THE PLAY/THE MOVIE Interest in the Supremes’ legacy was renewed after the release of the award-winning film “Dreamgirls,” in 2006. While the film created a wonderful piece of work using the likeness of the Supremes, as well as their history, Ms. Wilson said it did not depict their true story. SPEAKING OF WOMEN’S HEALTH Ms.

Wilson has also served as the national celebrity spokesperson for Universal Sisters; a division of the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation that helps women makes informed decisions about their health care, well being and personal safety. TRUTH IN MUSIC LEGISLATION Ms. Wilson has been instrumental in garnering support for the Truth in Music legislation, which protects the identities and rights of artists and prohibits imposter groups from using the names and likenesses of famous acts, such as the Supremes. Ms. Wilson and other 50 and 60 artists inspired Republican Sen. Robert Schuler of Cincinnati to introduce the ‘Truth in Music’ bill after they told him how bogus musical groups were using their names. At one point, at least five groups were claiming false ties to the Supremes. With the aid of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Ohio elected officials, State Sen. Bob Robbins and U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Ms. Wilson played a key role in helping the grassroots movement descend on Capitol Hill. She also has testified before legislatures in Massachusetts, California and Washington, D.C. about the need for Truth in Music laws. Ms.

Wilson and the National Foundation for Women Legislators pushed to get the bill passed in Michigan, Illinois and other states. Ms. Wilson personally worked to get support for the legislation in Nevada, Missouri and Texas. So far, the bill has passed in more than 25 states. The bill approved an amendment to the Truth in Advertising Act (1968) that requires groups to have either an original member or a license to use their name. The Primettes Growing up in Detroit’s Brewster-Douglass Projects, Mary Wilson had enjoyed a passion for singing. Performing at an elementary school talent showcase, she met soon-to-be long time friend and future group mate, Florence Ballard. They made a pledge to remember each other if they ever joined a singing group. Ironically, in 1959, Milton Jenkins, manager of male singing group, the Primes, decided to create a spin-off girls’ group. A friend of the Primes, Betty McGlown, was first asked to join, and then Florence Ballard, who invited Ms. Wilson to join. At the same time, Ms. Wilson’s then neighbor, Diane Ross, was asked by a member of the Primes, and completed the quartet the Primettes.

After performing various gigs around Detroit, covering songs by popular artist, such as Ray Charles and the Drifters, the Primettes decide to audition for the up and coming Motown record company. Unfortunately due to their young age, Motown President, Berry Gordy, Jr. turned them down and suggested they come back after they graduated high school. Determined to leave an impression on Motown President, Berry Gordy, Jr – the young Primettes thinking that he didn’t like them – and join the stable of rising Motown stars, the Primettes frequented the Hitsville USA recording studio every day after school. Much to their surprise, ‘Prime’ members Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks joined with Otis Williams & the Distants and formed new male singing group The Temptations. Eventually, The Primettes themselves convinced Mr. Gordy to sign them to his label. Gordy agreed to sign them to his label, under the condition that they change their group’s name. With a collection of names from friends and family, Florence had chosen a name and on January 15th 1961 the Primettes officially became The Supremes. At this time Betty had left the group and was replaced with Barbara Martin.

In the spring of 1962, after recording a few songs for their first album, Barbara Martin left the group to marry her childhood sweetheart. Now the newly named Supremes: Florence Ballad, Diana Ross and Mary Wilson became a trio; which to this day remains one of their greatest trademark signatures. From 1961 to 1963, the Supremes recorded many songs and released eight singles, which did not garner much attention and jokingly earned them the title “no-hit Supremes” at Motown. But their fate changed dramatically in late 1963 when the song “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes,” written and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland, was released and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard pop chart. Although released in June, it was in August of 1964 that their single “Where Did Our Love Go,” reached number one on the U.S. pop charts and number three in the United Kingdom.

Four more number one hits soon followed, including: “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop In the Name of Love,” and “Back in My Arms Again,” making the Supremes the only group to have five consecutive number one hits. The Supremes success attracted many promotional opportunities allowing them to become one of the first pop groups of the 1960’s to do commercial endorsements, to include Coca-Cola, Arrid deodorant, and even their own “Supreme” white bread and wig brands. The Temptations and the Supremes taped two of the first TV Specials by any Pop stars. The TCB and GIT Specials were TV trends that are still popular today. ‘Diana Ross and the Supremes’ The year 1967 was pivotal for the group. Ms. Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong, Mr. Gordy renamed them “Diana Ross and the Supremes.” In January 1970, Diana Ross performed for the last time with the Supremes before pursuing a solo career. With Ross’ departure, Ms. Wilson was left as the only original member of the Supremes. Ms.

Wilson continued performing with Cindy Birdsong and Jean Terrell as the “New” Supremes, better known today as the “70’s Supremes.” The “New” Supremes scored a number of hits including “Up the Ladder to the Roof” (US number 10, UK number 6), “Stoned Love” (US number 7, UK number 3) and “Nathan Jones” (US number 16, UK number 5). These three singles were also R&B Top Ten hits, with “Stoned Love” becoming their last number one hit in December of 1970. Songwriting/production team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson produced another Top 20 hit for the group, a Supremes/Four Tops version of Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep – Mountain High.” In 1972, the Supremes had their last Top 20 hit single release, “Floy Joy,” written and produced by Smokey Robinson, followed by the final US Top 40 hit, “Automatically Sunshine” with Ms. Wilson on lead vocals, (US number 37, UK number 10). While Ms.

Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio, the legendary singer’s career did not stop there. The 70’s found Mrs. Wilson getting married and starting a family. Then in June of 1977, Ms. Wilson embarked on her own solo career and toured Europe and Asia while raising three new babies. Ms. Wilson has recorded two solo albums, including her self-titled debut in 1979 with the single “Red Hot,” and her 1990 release “Walk the Line.” In 1988, Mary Wilson accepted the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the Supremes when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1994, the Supremes received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 1998, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2001, Ms. Wilson was the recipient of an Associate’s Degree from New York University and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Dreams Do Come True Since a young age, Ms. Wilson’s many accomplishments are vast.

Her many feats as a Supreme include her endorsement of Vice President Hubert Humphrey and the opportunity to sing at Command Performances for the Royal family in England and Sweden. Appearing as “Mary Wilson of the Original Supremes,” she is sought after to entertain all over the world; to include a performance for President Bill Clinton in the East Room of the White House at the Millennium Celebration. Even now as a mother and a grandmother, Ms. Wilson is fulfilling her personal desires to be involved in worthy causes around the world that improve the lives of individuals, families and all humanity. Ms. Wilson’s experience as a Supreme and cultural ambassador has greatly broadened her horizons and afforded her the pleasurable opportunity to present her talents, compassion and strength to the world. The Supremes Page The Supremes comprised of: Diana Ross (b. 26th March 1944, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) Florence Ballard (b. 30th June 1943, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., d.

22 February 1976, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) Mary Wilson (6th March 1944, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.A.) and Betty McGlown (b. 1943, Detroit Michigan, U.S.A.) other members at various times included: Barbara Martin (between the years 1960 - 1962) Cindy Birdsong (between the years 1967 – 1972 and 1973 – 1976) Jean Terrell (between the years 1970 – 1973) Lynda Laurence (between the years 1972 – 1973) Scherrie Payne (b 14th November 1944, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) and Susaye Greene (between the years 1976 – 1977) The Supremes were, probably, the first Black female group to take the art of merging popular music and fashion to another level, whilst still retaining their own R & B heritage without any artistical surrender. Their first incarnation emerged under the group name of Primettes.

Betty McGlown was dating Paul Williams of The Primes at the time, and was the first Primette. Florence Ballard met Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Primes, the mangager of the male group, Milton Jenkins, created the Primettes. The Primes were later to become The Temptations . The founding members of the Primettes were Florence Ballard , Mary Wilson , (the then) Diane Ross and Betty McGlown, whom all lived at the Brewster-Douglass public housing project in Detroit. Florence Ballard had recruited Mary Wilson , who in turn recruited Diana Ross . The Primettes: Barbara Martin, Mary Wilson, Diane Ross, and Florence Ballard tears of sorrow / when the lovelight starts shining through his eyes The Primettes issued a single on a small local label, for Lupine Records (a label created just for them) entitled 'Tears of Sorrow' b/w 'Pretty Baby'. Barbara Martin was to replace Betty McGlown in 1960. In 1960, Diana Ross asked an old neighbour, the Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson , to help the group land an audition for Motown executive Berry Gordy .

Smokey organised the audition, however, he was keen to recruit to his own groups ranks, the Primette's guitarist, Marv Tarplin. After concerns regarding the Primette's ages, the group signed with Motown the following year as The Supremes. Barbara Martin then left the group in early 1962, and Diana Ross , Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson became the Supreme line-up familiar to many. The Supreme's name was only decided upon following the suggestions of 'The Darleens', 'The Sweet Ps', 'The Melodees', 'The Royaltones' and 'The Jewelettes'. Diana Ross was aginst the name 'the Supremes', initially, as she felt the name had a male influence. The Supremes early releases saw only minor success, leaving the group with a regular reputation for missing out on chart success. Diana Ross then took the place of Florence Ballard as the group's regular lead vocalist, at Berry Gordy's suggestion, which did bring chart success at last. 'When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes', was the group's first hit in December 1963 (the song made number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100).

meet the supremes - 1963 / where did our love go? - 1964 In the spring of 1964, The Supremes recorded the single 'Where Did Our Love Go?', (a song originally destined for The Marvelettes , who turned it down). with holland / dozier / holland 'Where Did Our Love Go' went on to reach number one on the U.S. pop charts,and was the first song to appear on the U.K. pop charts, where it reached number three. at hitsville studio's The follow-up releases, 'Baby Love' (which was was nominated for the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording), 'Come See About Me', 'Stop! In The Name Of Love' and 'Back In My Arms Again', all topped the U.S. singles charts, whilst 'Baby Love' became the only record by an American group to reach number 1 in Britain in 1964. with holland / dozier / holland In 1966, 'You Keep Me Hangin' On" was awarded the 1966 Grammy for Best Pop single.

Unlike many of her R & B contemporaries, Diana Ross sang the songs, note for note, with little elaboration, allowing her fragile delivery to carry the song into a radio friendly environment. Along with the Motown hit machine behind the group, the women had also become fashion role models for many young Black Americans. maxine powell Much of this was accomplished under the instruction of Motown chief Berry Gordy and Maxine Powell, who ran Motown's in-house finishing school and Artist Development department. The Supremes had, by now become household names, as well as international stars. By the end of 1966, the group had scored further success on the national charts with the singles, 'I Hear a Symphony', 'You Can't Hurry Love' and 'You Keep Me Hangin' On'. i hear a symphony / supremes a' go go - both 1966 An album entitled 'The Supremes A' Go-Go', became the first album by an all-female group to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.

The Supremes recorded albums of Broadway standards, played residencies at expensive nightclubs, and were groomed by Motown staff as all-round entertainers. A 1967 single, 'The Happening', saw the group attempt to become part of the psychedelic movement. All was not well within the group, as Florence Ballard had grown increasingly unhappy in the supporting role into which Berry Gordy had repositioned her into. Floence began to drink heavily, she put on weight, and at times could no longer comfortably wear many of her stage outfits. Resentful of the attention given to Diana Ross , Florence Ballard relied heavily upon the advice of fellow Supreme Mary Wilson , imparting her belief that Diana and Berry Gordy were intent upon her dismissal from the group. That belief saw fruition in 1967, with Florence becoming replaced by Cindy Birdsong (a former member of the Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles group) Florence Ballard was, eventually, removed in February 1968, when she received a one off payment of $139,804.94 in royalties and earnings.

it doesn't matter how i say it / love ain't love Florence pursued a short lived solo career with ABC Records. She eventually sank into poverty and died abruptly on 22nd of February 1976 from coronary thrombosis at the age of 32. The Supremes name became changed to Diana Ross and the Supremes, seemingly validating Ballard's concerns. Several other Motown acts followed suit regarding the name changes, with The Vandella's becoming Martha Reeves and the Vandella's being one example. 'Reflections' was released, moving the Supremes into a new musical area, incorporating social commentary. love child - 1968 / right on - 1970 Examples of this manifested themselves in the songs 'Love Child' and 'I'm Livin' In Shame' (the first of which was another U.S. number 1). The Supremes also formed a successful resurrected partnership / recording partnership with the Temptations , highlighted by the hit single 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me'.

During 1969, there were persistent rumours that Berry Gordy was about to launch Diana Ross on a solo career (the pair were rumoured at the time to have become an item). These fears were confirmed at the end of the year, when the Supremes staged a farewell performance. Diana Ross said her goodbyes to the Supremes with the song 'Someday We'll Be Together', a U.S. chart hit on which, ironically, she was the only member of the Supremes to appear. Diana Ross & The Supremes gave their final performance on the 14th of January 1970 at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. jean terrell (solo: 'i had to fall in love') / ernie terrell on cassius clay bill Diana was replaced by Jean Terrell , the sister of the heavyweight boxer Ernie Terrell. The new line-up, with Jean and Mary Wilson alternating lead vocal duties, found immediate success with 'Up The Ladder To The Roof' in 1970, whilst 'Stoned Love', became the group's biggest U.K. hit for over four years.

The Supremes then recorded a series of albums with The Four Tops . The songwriting and production team of Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson produced another Top 20 hit for the group, a Supremes and Four Tops collaboration duet version of Ike & Tina Turner's , 'River Deep - Mountain High'. Lynda Laurence (a former member of Stevie Wonder's group Wonderlove) replaced Cindy Birdsong in the line-up in 1972. Jimmy Webb was hired to produce the group's next LP, 'The Supremes'. The albums single 'I Guess I'll Miss the Man' failed to make an impact on the Billboard pop chart, although the set was notable for the cross cultural song 'When Can Brown Begin'. Cindy returned in 1974 when Laurence became pregnant. This precipitated the departure of Jean Terrell , whose place was taken by Scherrie Payne . Cindy Birdsong then left again, leaving Mary Wilson as the leading singer, allowing her to recruit Susaye Greene in Cindy's place.

The Supremes did make some dancefloor inroads with 1975's 'He's My Man', taken from the album 'The Supremes', reaching number one on Billboard's disco singles chart. high energy / mary, scherrie and susaye - both 1976 This trio recorded the self titled 'Mary, Scherrie and Susaye' in 1976, also releasing 'Hi Energy' the same year, before disbanding the following year. The Supremes then released 'I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking', their final Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and their third number-one single on the disco singles chart. On the 12th of June 1977, The Supremes performed their farewell concert at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Mary Wilson attempted to assemble a new set of Supremes for recording purposes, and toured Britain in 1978 with Karen Rowland and Karen Jackson in the line-up. This did not come to fruition as the name 'the Supremes' had become the legal ownership of Motown Records.

Jean Terrell , Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence won the rights, however, to use the Supremes' name in the UK. Scherrie began recording disco material with producer Ian Levine in 1989, for the Nightmare and Motor City labels. Levine also signed Laurence, Wilson and ex Supreme Susaye Greene to solo contracts and recorded Terrell, Lawrence and Greene for a remake of 'Stoned Love'. In 1988 the Supremes were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The career of Mary Wilson has also continued with a starring role in the Toronto, Canada production of the stage musical 'The Beehive' in 1989 and the publication of the second volume of her autobiography in 1990. In 2006, the Dreamworks movie vehicle 'Dreamgirls', saw Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson taking on the female lead parts in a movie, allegedly (and loosely), based upon the Supremes recorcding career.

mary wilson in 2008 In 2009, Mary Wilson appeared on the Paul O'Grady show, in the U.K., as part of a Motown Special, celebrating the 50 years of Motown Records . Albums: Meet The Supremes (Motown Records 1963) Where Did Our Love Go?

(Motown Records 1964) A Bit Of Liverpool (Motown Records 1964) The Supremes Sing Country, Western And Pop (Motown Records 1964) We Remember Sam Cooke (Motown Records 1965) More Hits By The Supremes (Motown Records 1965) Merry Christmas (Motown Records 1965) The Supremes At The Copa (Motown Records 1965) I Hear A Symphony (Motown Records 1966) The Supremes A-Go-Go (Motown Records 1966) The Supremes Sing Holland, Dozier Holland (Motown Records 1967) The Supremes Sing Rodgers And Hart (Motown Records 1967) Right On (Motown Records 1970) with the Four Tops: The Magnificent Seven (Motown Records 1970) New Ways But Love Stays (Motown Records 1970) Touch (Motown Records 1971) The Return Of The Magnificent Seven (Motown Records 1971) Dynamite (Motown Records

 1971) Floy Joy (Motown Records 1972) The Supremes (Motown Records 1975) High Energy (Motown Records 1976) Mary, Scherrie And Susaye (Motown Records 1976) as Diana Ross and the Supremes: Reflections (Motown Records 1968) Diana Ross And The Supremes Sing And Perform 'Funny Girl' (Motown Records 1968) Diana Ross And The Supremes Live At London's Talk Of The Town (Motown Records 1968) with The Temptations: Diana Ross And The Supremes join The Temptations (Motown Records 1968) as Diana Ross and the Supremes: Love Child (Motown Records 1968) with The Temptations: as Diana Ross and the Supremes: Let The Sunshine In (Motown Records 1969) with The Temptations: as Diana Ross and the Supremes: Cream Of The Crop (Motown Records 1969) Diana Ross And The Supremes On Broadway (Motown Records 19

69) Farewell (Motown Records 1970) Diana Ross News Please note that the NEWS section concentrates on news about music releases and major career happenings.

For links to to other Diana Ross news stories, please see the News Links page . And don't miss the Diana-web.com message board , where fans can discuss anything Diana-related! New Facebook page + WIN DVD set! While Diana-web is brought back to a working format campatible with modern web browsers, please head on over to the Diana-web facebook page . Join/like the page now and you will have the chance to win the Motown produced Jackson 5 Animated series on DVD! Diana Ross is voicing her own animated counterpart in the premiere episode, and the rest of the series is a fun look back at a simpler time filled with glorious music! So, head on over to the new Diana-web facebook page now! Thanks, Diana Ross Greatest Hits - The RCA Years is re-released in the USA on April 7 by Sony Special Products. You may pre-order from Amazon.com here (link will open in new window).

Published February 27, 2009 Hallmark CD When picking up that Valentine's Day card for your special one at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store (they actually have a card that plays The Supremes' "Baby Love"!), why not check out their Heart & Soul CD - a Motown compilation available there for a limited time only. It's part of the Motown 50th Anniversary, and contains "Stop! In The Name of Love", "Endless Love" and other classic Motown love songs - perfect for February 14 (and for the rest of the year as well)! More info is found here (link will open in new window). Published February 10, 2009 No Royal Albert Hall DVD The Diana Ross Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD that was supposed to be released in February has been indefinitely postponed. According to sources it has not been removed from further consideration, but it will not see release before Winter 2009. Published February 4, 2009 More Collections...

Classic Diana Ross and Classic Diana Ross & The Supremes has been re-released on the Spectrum label in the UK, sporting new sleeve art (but the same essays as previous edition). See the diana-web.com Discography for more info. Published January 10, 2009 Love Songs To be released January 27, here's the cover art and track listing for the new Supremes compilation. 1. Stop! In The Name Of Love 2. Whisper You Love Me Boy 3. I'm In Love Again 4. Honey Boy 5. Everything Is Good About You 6. I Hear A Symphony 7. Love Is In Our Hearts 8. Lover 9. The Music That Makes Me Dance 10. Can't Take My Eyes Off You 11. Let The Music Play 12. Someday We'll Be Together Great to see a track ("The Music That Makes Me Dance") from Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform Funny Girl on it! Let's hope this means the entire album will be included on the upcoming Supremes Classic Albums releases.

Published January 7, 2009 Pictures from Diana's appearance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert Diana seemed to enjoy herself at the gala, where she performed a medley of hits, including I'm Coming Out, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Theme From Mahogany and If We Hold On Together. She also did her version of I Will Survive, and the evening ended with Reach Out And Touch. It had been reported just hours before the concert that Miss Ross performance was in danger, because she had experienced trouble with her vocal cords, but luckily enough she could go through with the show. Published December 12, 2008 Diana Ross at Nobel Prize dinner Diana Ross is in Norway at the moment for the Nobel Peace Prize festivities. Yesterday she was escorted by her two sons to the gala dinner, and tonight (December 11) she will headline the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The concert will be broadcasted live in many countries, please check your local TV listings. Published December 11, 2008 Upcoming Diana Ross/Supremes Releases - Royal Albert Hall concert on DVD!

Look out - 2009 will bring us plenty of Diana Ross and Supremes releases, as Motown is celebrating its 50th anniversary. More to be added, but confirmed is: Diana Ross Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD (February 2009) The Supremes Love Songs Compilation CD (January 2009) The Supremes Classic Albums Volume 1 Three CD Set (April 2009) The Supremes Classic Albums Volume 2 Three CD Set (November 2009) There will also be several various artists compilations that will include Diana Ross, and a couple of 70's Supremes sets. More releases will be added. And don't forget Surrender Expanded Edition, released December 9, 2008 (see below for details). Published December 3, 2008 Surrender Expanded Edition Update The expanded and remastered edition of the 1971 album Surrender is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. It will ship on December 9. If you can't wait, the digital download is already available.

The CD and download contains the same tracks, although some sites list only the original 11 tracks. The complete track listing is: 1. Surrender (w/extended fade) 2. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You 3. Remember Me 4. And If You See Him 5. Reach Out I'll Be There 6. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime) 7. A Simple Thing Like Cry 8. Did You Read The Morning Paper (w/extended fade) 9. I'll Settle For You 10. I'm A Winner Published November 15, 2008 Diana Ross to Perform at CES Monster Party Monster Cable will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January with a concert, at International CES, featuring legendary entertainer Diana Ross. The company's Head Monster, Noel Lee, announced the concert at the CES Unveiled event here Tuesday. It will take place Friday, Jan. 9 at the Paris Ballroom at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Monster has customarily hosted a concert at CES each year; multiple Grammy winner Mary J. Blige performed at the 2008 event.

Published November 12, 2008 - source: Vanity Fair Celebrates Motown Vanity Fair Magazine is celebrating Motown's 50th Anniversary in its December issue. The article features interviews with Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson and other Motown "monarchs", and there is a photo portfolio by Annie Leibovitz. Diana Ross apparently declined offers of being interviewed and/or photographed. The article is found here (link will open in new window). Published November 5, 2008 Record Exec Jheryl Busby Has Passed Away Mr. Jheryl Busby was CEO at Motown at the time of Diana's return to the label. More info is found here (link will open in new window). Published November 5, 2008 Diana Ross in Palm Springs Diana Ross will headline the McCallum Theatre’s 21st anniversary gala concert Dec. 3 at the McCallum. Jackie Lee Houston and Harold Matzner will Co-Chair the event. Proceeds will benefit McCallum Theatre programs including arts education activities that serve more than 37,200 Coachella Valley schoolchildren.

The concert will start at 8 p.m., preceded by cocktails and dinner at 5:30 p.m. at one of four mid-valley restaurants — Cuistot, Jillian’s, Le St. Germain or Wally’s Desert Turtle. Sponsorships are $750, including dinner, one orchestra seat to the concert, and listing in the event program. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday. 11-10, at the McCallum box office, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA, or by calling the Special Event Department at 346-6505, Ext 126 or 133. Tickets are not available on the Internet. (Published November 5, 2008 - source ) Surrender Expanded Edition Digital Download The expanded edition of Surrender is now available as a digital download from Amazon.com. Please notice that only US customers will be able to buy this download. The CD edition is expected to be released in December at the latest. Update: The CD edition will be released (in the USA) on December 9.

(Published November 1, 2008) Surrender Expanded Edition - track listing Thanks to diana-web.com message board member Steve, here's the track listing for the upcoming Surrender Expanded Edition (exact release date TBA): 1. Surrender (w/extended fade) 2. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You 3. Remember Me 4. And If You See Him 5. Reach Out I'll Be There 6. Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime) 7. A Simple Thing Like Cry 8. Did You Read The Morning Paper (w/extended fade) 9. I'll Settle For You 10. I'm A Winner 12. I'm Still Waiting (tacked on for the U.K. market) 13. Baby, I'll Come 14. Remember Me (this is the version that she performed on her first TV special, "Diana!" in April 1971) 15. Reach Out I'll Be There (alternate vocal take) 16. I Can't Give Back The Love I Feel For You (alternate vocal take) 17.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (alternate vocal take) 18. Remember Me (alternate vocal take that first appeared on the 2-CD compilation "The Motown Anthology") 19. Surrender (alternate vocal take) 20. Remember Me (Valerie Simpson's original version from her 1971 "Exposed" LP. All Diana did was record a new vocal over the original instrumental track.) It's great to see that the previously unreleased Baby, I'll Come is on there! More info soon. (Published October 30, 2008) It's official - Diana to headline Nobel Peace Prize Award Concert It's now confirmed that Diana Ross will headline the Nobel Peace Prize Award Concert held in Oslo, Norway on December 11. The following is from Associated Press: OSLO, Norway (AP) — Diana Ross will headline artists performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in honor of the 2008 laureate, Finnish peace mediator Martti Ahtisaari, organizers said Thursday. The show's hosts, generally Hollywood superstars, are to be announced next week. Last year's show was hosted by Uma Thurman and Kevin Spacey. The list for the Dec.

11 concert also includes Canadian singer Feist, American country singer Dierks Bentley, Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas, Nigerian star Seun Kuti, and Norway's popular singer-songwriter Marit Larsen. "The Nobel Committee is thrilled to welcome such an impressive array of mindful and talented artists to help us spread the message of peace around the world," said Geir Lundestad, nonvoting secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. "It promises to be a spectacular evening and we encourage everyone to tune in and join us." Ross was married to a Norwegian, the late Norwegian millionaire Arne Naess Jr., from 1985 until their divorce in 2000. They had two children. Naess died in a mountain climbing accident in 2004. The concert is held a day after the Dec. 10 Nobel awards ceremony. Former Finnish President Ahtisaari won the prize for his peace efforts on several continents over several decades. (Published October 17, 2008) New 10 CD Box - Motown: The Complete No.

1's There's a new 10 disc, 191-song boxed set to be released on December 8 to celebrate Motown's 50th Anniversary. The boxed set will include several Supremes and Diana Ross tracks (including Take Me Higher, which was a U.S. Dance Chart no. 1 in 1995). Buy it from Amazon.com (link will open in new window). (Published October 15, 2008) Diana To Perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert Diana Ross will be one of two or three artists appearing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert held December 11 in Oslo, Norway. This according to fan site dianaross.de. More on this as soon as I hear anything. (Published October 6, 2008) Christmas/No. 1 Duo Motown/Universal re-releases The Best Of The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection and The No. 1's as a Christmas & Hits Duos package on October 21.

(There will by similar two cd sets released by The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and other artists as well.) Nothing new, just two old CD's in a new package. Pre-order from Amazon here (click here, link will open in new window). (Published October 6, 2008) The Definitive Collection Yes, yet another compilation. The Definitive Collection focuses on the group's hit-making run from 1963, until Ross's departure from the group in 1969. It's not to be confused with the Motown/RCA Definitive Collection (with Diana Ross solo material) released a couple of years ago. This new collection was released September 23 on the Motown label. Full track listing: 1. Where Did Our Love Go 2. Baby Love 3. Come See About Me 4. Stop! In The Name Of Love 5. Back In My Arms Again 6. Nothing But Heartaches 7. I Hear A Symphony 8. My World Is Empty Without You 9. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart 10. You Can't Hurry Love 11.

You Keep Me Hangin' On 12. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone 13. Happening, The 16. I'm Livin' In Shame 17. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 18. Someday We'll Be Together (Published October 1, 2008) Rumours... I don't often report rumours here on Diana-web.com, but here's an exception to the rule. It is said that Diana is ready to release an all new album in 2009. Some fans speculate that it will have to do with the Motown 50th anniversary, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see (and hear)! It is also reported that Diana Ross and other (former/current) Motown stars will grace the December or January issue of Vanity Fair. And in 2009 we can expect the "ultimate" Motown documentary, produced by Berry Gordy and Suzanne de Passe, as well as many other Motown related compilations and happenings. Check back here for more on that as it happens. Also, dianaross.de fansite has listed a December 11 concert in Oslo, Norway.

That would be the first public Diana concert in Scandinavia for several years, so let's hope it's for real this time! (Update: Turns out it's not a concert, but an appearance at the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony.) (Published September 22, 2008) Vote for Diana! Please vote now for the Diana Ross songs you want to be included on the upcoming Motown 50th Anniversary CD. As diana-web.com message board member Steven says: "A compilation that ignored Diana solo material would be a travesty!" (Published September 17, 2008) The Billboard Hot Hundred of All Times Billboard Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary and have recently compiled the definitive list of the Hot 100's top 100 artists, based on all charting titles from August 1958 through July 2008. Diana Ross is represented both as a solo artist (at number 25) and as a part of The Supremes (at number 14)! Not only is both entries impressive on their own, but combined that makes her truly one of the most successful pop stars in the USA ever. And forever!

(Published September 16, 2008) Diana at the Segerstrom Hall Diana Ross will be visiting the Orange County Performing Arts Center where she will make her first public performance at the Segerstrom Hall in a December 7 concert. Tickets are $56 – $96 and they will be available starting October 12. More info here (link will open in new window). (Published September 11, 2008) The Boss Re-released FYI, there is a limited pressing of The Boss available in Japan. It was released on August 20 as a "priced-down re-issue", and contains nothing new (not even the two 12" versions available on the US re-release from 1999). There is also a Japanese low-budget DVD re-release of the movie The Wiz available (released August 7), once again containing nothing new. (Published September 10, 2008) Surrender Expanded Edition Just wanted you all to know that the expanded edition of Surrender, Diana's third solo album, is still scheduled for release, although slightly later than first expected.

Hip-O Select says a release date is imminent, and I will of course let you know as soon as I hear anything. (Published September 8, 2008) Diana - Queen of Motown Ian Phillips biography on Diana, mentioned earlier here on diana-web.com, is now scheduled to be published in 2009. The new title is Diana - Queen of Motown, and it will include a foreword by longtime Motown fan and expert, Sharon Davis. (Published September 8, 2008) Motown 50 Universal is launching a year-long celebration of Motown Records, which will include events, branded merchendise and several new CD's and DVD's.

Be on the look-out for Diana Ross Playlist Your Way on August 5 ( pictured above, pre-order from Amazon by clicking here, will open in new window ), Diana Ross & The Supremes Defenitive Collection in September, Diana Ross & The Supremes Love Songs in January, 2009, as well as a Diana Ross compilation DVD and a follow up to the Supremes Reflection DVD from 2006 (not sure yet if this is Supremes or 70's Supremes though), both to be released in February, 2009. Track listings and more as soon as I get them (track listing for the hits only compilation, Playlist Your Way, below). 1. I'm Coming Out 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough 3. Touch Me In the Morning 4. Boss, The 9. My Mistake (Was To Love You) 10. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) 11. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) 12.

Upside Down (Published June 30, 2008, updated July 6, July 24) The Story of The Supremes As many of you know, The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, U.K., is running a The Story of The Supremes exhibition, based on Mary Wilson's collection of performance costumes. The exhibition opened in May and will end its run on October 19, and it is well worth visiting! The museum is offering some memorabilia in its shop, which is also available on-line ( click here, will open in new window ). A new compilation CD and accompanying book was also released, and these will be available from Amazon and other retailers on July 15 (CD) and September 17 (book). Dates given are for the US market, in the UK the book is already available, and the CD will be released on July 7. For more info, click below: To visit the Victoria and Albert Museum page on The Supremes, click here . (Published June 27, 2008) New Book Diana Ross in Central Park - A 25th Anniversary Retrospective, that's the name of a new book by J.W. Law.

It will be published on July 21, to the day 25 years after Diana's superb and dramatic Central Park concert, and you can pre-order it on Amazon.com now. (Published June 27, 2008) Everything Is Everything in the UK The expanded CD edition of "Everything Is Everything" is now available in the UK. For more info click here (Amazon UK, opens in new window). (Published June 27, 2008) Surrender "Surrender" is due for an expanded edition late this summer, according to Hip-O Select. "Surrender", originally released in 1971, included great songs written (for the most part) and produced by Ashford and Simpson. It was re-named "I'm Still Waiting" in the UK (and had that track added to the track listing) since that song was a number one hit at the time of the album release. The songs on this album covers a broad variety of feelings, such as love, desperation, resignation and happiness, and it's truly a classic Motown gem (and a personally favorite of mine)!

This expanded edition will include bonus tracks, and I'll list them here as soon as I receive any news. This is great news for us Diana fans! Let's hope other albums will follow - "Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing and Perform 'Funny Girl'" would be great. An expanded edition of "Baby It's Me" would be most appreciated, and why not a CD release of "G.I.T. on Broadway"? Discuss this and more on the diana-web.com Message Board! (Published May 7, 2008) Playlist Plus A new Supremes three CD compilation is to be released in the U.S. on April 29. Track list (which I don't expect to include anything previously unreleased) to follow. Pre-order from Amazon, click here . Update Here is the track list: CD 1 1. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes 2. A Breathtaking Guy 3. Where Did Our Love Go 4. Baby Love 6. Come See About Me 7. Stop! In The Name Of Love 8. Back In My Arms Again 9. Nothing But Heartaches 11. (Ain't That) Good News 12.

(What A) Wonderful World 13. I Hear A Symphony CD 2 1. My World Is Empty Without You 2. Everything Is Good About You 3. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart 4. You Can't Hurry Love 5. Take Me Where You Go 6. You Keep Me Hangin' On 7. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) 8. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone 9. Going Down For The Third Time 10. The Happening 11. All I Know About You 12. Reflections 13. In And Out Of Love 14. I Guess I'll Always Love You CD 3 2. Some Things You Never Get Used To 3. You've Been So Wonderful To Me 4. Love Child 5. Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me) 6. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 7. I'm Livin' In Shame 8. I'll Try Something New 9. The Composer 10. How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone 11. No Matter What Sign You Are 12.

Can't Take My Eyes Off You 13. Someday We'll Be Together (Published April 16, 2008 - thanks to Jeffrey, updated April 28, 2008) Let The Music Play in Europe Just a note to let you know that Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969 (see below) now is available to order from Amazon UK . Good for those in Europe who can't order directly from Hip-O. (Published April 10, 2008 - thanks to Steven) Everything Is Everything Expanded Edition Hip-O Select is releasing Everything Is Everything, Diana's second solo album, on an expanded CD edition on April 18, 2008. Available on CD for the first time in the US (and previously only released on CD in Europe and Japan back in 1994, and now very hard to find), this edition includes 7 bonus tracks, detailed annotations, previously unseen photos and more. The complete track listing: Original Album + Bonus Tracks. Tracks 12-17 previously unreleased 1. My Place 2. Ain't No Sad Song 3.

Everything Is Everything All the best wishes to Ms. Ross on her 64th birthday. (Published March 26, 2008) New Supremes CD with Previously Unreleased Songs! The press release and the track-listing from Hip-O: THE SUPREMES: Hip-OSelect uncovers more than 40 Supremes gems from deep in the Motown vault… REALLY? FINALLY? Yes. The Supremes—Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard (and, later, Cindy Birdsong)—were the beacon of a decade; with 12 No. 1 hits and many more top 40 smashes, they are the most successful female group of all-time. More than 40 years later their sound and look remain timeless. And for the fans, especially the fans, there is never enough Supremes music. Let The Music Play: Supreme Rarities 1960-1969 brings to light many of the unreleased tracks Supremes lovers have been waiting for, with cuts from their earliest Motown days right through their final sessions together.

It’s the latest installment in the “Motown Lost & Found Series,” joining previous vault-busting collections by Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Temptations, the Miracles and Marvin Gaye. Here’s more, from the booklet’s introduction by Andrew Skurow, the set’s producer: “Long before music’s digital age, fans had tried, with great tenacity, to find virtually every Supremes song ever recorded. They (we!) made lists of desired bounty; traded cassettes, acetates, reels and pictures... With respect to the fans’ devotion and expertise, we say now, Friends, lose that 10th-generation cassette. Here’s a trip into the original treasure trove.

“[While] it’s certainly not the first time Motown has dipped into the vaults to satisfy the fans’ thirst for Supreme sounds, this Lost & Found collection is a rare opportunity to hear more of what got stopped, for one reason or another, at the Quality Control door… Let The Music Play is the ultimate overview of the vault rarities—a wonderful reminder of why the Supremes remain the greatest female group of all time.” At their first Motown session as a Detroit quartet in 1960, and Barbara Martin recorded Smokey Robinson’s “(You Can) Depend On Me,” the lead track on this collection. In quick succession over the next several months they were signed to the company and became a trio. This set includes further unreleased recordings from this period, most of them written by Motown founder Berry Gordy. The Supremes recorded constantly, especially in their hit-making years. Discovered from that time are covers of “I Saw Him Standing There,” “Mickey's Monkey,” “MacArthur Park,” “It's Not Unusual” and more, plus extraordinary alternate versions of familiar hits, as well as several tracks that provide unique glimpses into Diana Ross’ working process.

Included where available is unheard studio chatter from the girls and their producers. To top off the collection, features extra-rare radio promos from the personal collection of disc jockey Scott Regan, who was a Motown company favorite. These wonderful artifacts have not been heard since they were broadcast on local Detroit radio in the mid-sixties. Let The Music Play is packaged with a 32-page deluxe booklet including never-before-seen photos, detailed song annotations and a discography of the Supremes rare and unreleased catalog. Finally. 1. You Can Depend On Me 2. Tears Of Sorrow (Motown version) 3. Because I Love Him 4. Hey Baby (version 1) 5. Too Hot 6. You're Gonna Come To Me (version 1) 7. You're Gonna Come To Me (version 2) 8. It Makes No Difference Now (alternate version) 9. Come On Boy (alternate version) 10. Just Call Me (stereo mix) 11. I Saw Him Standing There 12. Not Fade Away 13. Ooowee Baby (alternate Mix) 14.

It's All Your Fault (version 1) 15. Hits Medley: Come See About Me/Baby Love/Stop! In The Name Of Love 16. Cupid (alternate extended mix) 17. Take Me Where You Go (version 3) 18. Back In My Arms Again (alternate vocal) 19. You Can't Hurry Love (alternate vocal) 20. Mickey's Monkey 21. Uptight (Everything's Alright) (alternate vocal) 22. It's Not Unusual 23. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 24. Come And Get These Memories (alternate mix) 25. I Can't Help Myself (alternate mix) 26. Let The Music Play (alternate vocal) Disc 2 1. Don't Let True Love Die (extended version) 2. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 3. Every Time I Feel The Spirit 4. Believe In Me 5. The Beginning Of The End Of Love (stereo mix) 6. People (unedited version) Message to fans going to see the Brilliant Lecture Series featuring Diana Ross.

(Published January 5, revised January 11, 2008) Radio Show Is Looking For YOU! International Artist Debut Radio is planning a Diana Ross Tribute Show that will air in February 2008 featuring interviews with artists and fans that admire and love Diana Ross. The Co-founder and Co-host of IAD Radio, Mr. Eugene Ebner, says: "So many artists including myself have been touched by Diana and have followed their dreams because of Diana's example. Diana has made a positive difference in this world and has encouraged others to also make a positive difference." IAD Radio is now encouraging artists and fans to contact them at contact@iadradio.com (website: ) if they would like to be interviewed and be a part of this tribute show. (Published December 11, 2007) New Compilation CD "Klassiker" ("Classics" in Swedish) is the title of a new low budget compilation CD released in Sweden. The track listing: 1. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes 2. Baby Love - The Supremes 3. Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes 4.

You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes 5. You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes 6. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations 7. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations 8. Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross 9. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Diana Ross 10. Love Hangover - Diana Ross 11. The Boss - Diana Ross 12. You Are Everything - Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye 13. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross 14. Upside Down - Diana Ross 15. I Hear a Symphony - The Supremes 16. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes (Published December 11, 2007) Kennedy Center Honors Ms. Ross looked stunning when she was inducted as a member of the 30th class of Kennedy Center honorees on Sunday, December 2. She received the honor for spreading "romance and joy throughout the world" with her voice.

The four other recipients this year are Martin Scorsese, Brian Wilson, Steve Martin and Leon Fleisher. Their contributions to American culture won them a visit Sunday to the White House and recognition by President Bush, followed by an evening of celebration at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The two-hour event will air Dec. 26 on CBS. (Published December 3, 2007) Fred Ross Diana's father, Fred Earl Ross, passed away on Tuesday, November 20. He was 87 years old. Our thoughts are with the Ross family. (Published November 21, 2007) The Wiz 30th Anniversary Edition The Wiz will be re-released on DVD on February 5, 2008. It will include a bonus CD, but there will be nothing new or previously unreleased on the CD or the DVD. The new cover of the DVD is pictured here, and it can be pre-ordered on Amazon. ( Click here. ) (Published November 21, 2007)

Question: What was the only U.K. number one for The Supremes
Answer: Baby Love