#supremes

[pop-art-sixties-seventies]

The Supremes, 1967.

#Supremes #1967

[detroitlib]

Portrait of singer Florence Ballard. Printed on front: "Florence Ballard. ABC Records. Talent Management, 1217 First National Bldg., Detroit, Mich. James J. Kriegsmann, N.Y." Handwritten on back: "Florence Ballard."

E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library

#florence ballard #music #singer #the supremes #supremes #motown #james j. kriegsmann #detroit #detroit history #vintage music #r&b #r&b/soul #r&b music #abc records #vintage #detroit public library

[ultra-francesca-mercury]

january 15, 1961

The Supremes sign with Motown Records. Along with Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, there is a fourth member, Barbara Martin, who leaves a year later. All except Martin are under 18 (Ross is 16) and need parental consent, which is granted after label boss Berry Gordy and his sister, Esther, win over their parents.

#supremes #the supremes #the motown #motownrecords #motown #motown records #almanaccomercury

[kemetic-dreams]

When you watch the old Motown groups do their famous dance routines .. you can thank Cholly Atkins for teaching them their moves .. as Michigan Music History remembers Cholly Atkins, who passed away 20 years ago today. Born Charles Atkinson in September of 1913 in Pratt City, Alabama.. “The Man with the Moves” would get his start in Vaudeville in the 30s, and with his partner Honi Coles, became one of the top dance teams at the Apollo Theater. Appearing in the Broadway production of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” from 1949-1952 .. he would pass along his dancing techniques, known as “vocal choreography’ to acts like the Moonglows, the Cadillacs, Little Anthony & the Imperials and others. When the Miracles were just getting started, Bobby Rogers of the group was their choreographer, and even taught other Motown acts a few moves, until Cholly Atkins began to work with the Miracles as a freelance choreographer. Officially hired by Berry Gordy in 1964, he would teach the Temptations, 4 Tops, Supremes .. all the acts, their famous routines. In the 70s, Atkins would work with acts like the O’Jays, Sylvers and others. Cholly Atkins developed the ‘partner’ dance, which he called the Graystone .. named after the famed Graystone Ballroom. Moving to Vegas, he would continue to teach dance until 2003 .. when he died of pancreatic cancer on April 19th, 2003, just 5 months shy of his 90th birthday. Remembering Motown choreographer Cholly Atkins …

#graystone #atkins #bobby rogers #blondes #cholly atkins #kemetic dreams #african dance #african #african culture #4tops #o'jays #sylvers #vegas #the cadillacs #little anthony #imperials #supremes #dance

[howardhawkshollywoodmusic]

6. Come See About Me by The Supremes debuted Nov 64 and peaked at number one for two non-consecutive weeks, scoring 1436 points.

The song was the number one single on the Billboard chart dated Dec 19, 1964. It was replaced by I Feel Fine by The Beatles on Dec 26, and returned to number one the week of Jan 16, 1965.

Nella Dodds also charted in 1964 with a quick remake, and Jr Walker and the All Stars took it to number 24 in 1968.

This was their third number one in a row, and Diana was still in the middle. Soon she would be off to the side, with Flo and Mary clearly in the background.

#come see about me #supremes #hits of 1965 #motown

[fashionbooksmilano]

Supreme Glamour

Mary Wilson with Mark Bego

foreword by Whoopi Goldberg

Thames & Hudson, London 2019, 238 pages, 20x31cm, ISBN 978-0-500-022 009

euro 24,50

email if you want to buy [email protected]

With the assistance of her close friend Mark Bego, founding member Mary Wilson tells the complete story of The Supremes, both on- and off-stage, from their beginnings as The Primettes in June 1959 to their 1964 breakthrough Motown hit, ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, and from the departure of Diana Ross to the group’s comeback in the mid-1970s. Packed with personal ancedotes and reflections from Mary herself, the text is accompanied by rare archive photography and ephemera, much taken from Mary’s personal collection.

The Supremes have always been synonymous with glamorous, elegant co-ordinated costumes. Supreme Glamour complements and extends their inspiring story by interleaving text sections with the cream of Mary Wilson’s unparalleled collection of Supremes outfits, showcasing thirty-five of the most eye-catching ensembles, painstakingly re-assembled and photographed on the Grammy museum stage. Detailed captions accompany each photograph, providing all the key information about the design, the fabric, the embellishments, and the occasion on which each was first worn. Contemporary photos of The Supremes wearing the outfits bring the costumes to life.

This sumptuous volume builds a complete picture of the charm and sophistication of The Supremes. Supreme Glamour is sure to appeal to fashionistas, Supremes enthusiasts, Mary’s numerous fans and visitors to her frequent exhibitions of the Mary Wilson/Supremes Gown Collection.

10/02/24

#Supremes #Diana Ross #Mary Wilson #Supremes outfits #fashionbooksmilano

[singeratlarge]

CELEBRATE DAVID BOWIE WEEK + SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO “Starman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkT9RIujApg We've all been distracted by Messianic figures who start off one way and end up as another, like dress rehearsals for the Second Coming of Christ but gone haywire. Cases in point are the characters of Ziggy Stardust and The Wizard of Oz, hearkened in one of David Bowie’s greatest songs, the power pop anthem “Starman.” The song was the last to be added to Bowie’s landmark 1972 album, ZIGGY STARDUST & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS. The album needed a single and, almost as an afterthought, Bowie came up with “Starman”, refashioning the chorus of “Over the Rainbow” with motifs borrowed from Blue Mink’s “Melting Pot,” The Supremes “You Keep Me Hanging On,” and T. Rex’s “Hot Love” and “Telegram Sam.” “Starman” unified the album concept and gave Ziggy a proper introduction—an androgynous alien sent as a savior to a dystopian Earth. 

The Ziggy persona was a composite of Marc Bolan, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, and Vince Taylor, the English singer who’d had a mental breakdown and thought he was half-alien and half-Christ. Bowie identified Ziggy with Jung-ian neologisms and Gnostic syzygy. Add glitter and outrageous fashions and Ziggy, “a character like someone from Mars,” was born. He was an extension of characters and personas Bowie had been creating since “Space Oddity” in 1969. On June 15th, 1972, Bowie & The Spiders From Mars performed “Starman” on a Granada TV’s British children’s music program, underlining “Starman’s” kid appeal (no wonder “Starman” resurfaced in 2022’s movie trailer for “Buzz Lightyear”). Then on July 5th, 1972, Bowie & band performed “Starman” on BBC’s Top of the Pops. It became one of the most influential TV broadcasts in rock history. Scores of young Brits saw it and cite it as a turning point in their lives. Revisiting it today reminds me of the feelings of emotional certainty and direction Bowie’s music gave to me when I was troubled young person.

#davidbowie #starman #ziggystardust #wizardofoz #bluemink #supremes #trex #marcbolan #iggypop #loureed #vincetaylor #johnnyjblair #Christ #messiah #mars #granada #celebrate #buzzlightyear

#johnny j blair #singer songwriter #music #singer at large #san francisco #pop rock #David Bowie #Starman #Ziggy Stardust #Oz #Blue Mink #Supremes #Lou Reed #Iggy Pop #Chris #Messiah #Mars #Youtube

[iminmypeace]

#diana ross #supremes #the supremes #beyonce #black fashion #black women #black beauty #black hollywood #tyra banks #blackgirlmagic #ciara #kashdoll #rihanna #cassie #megan thee stallion #normani #naomi campbell #bey hive #cardib #chloe x halle #lil kim #kelly rowland #cardi b

[syruckusnow]

#music #soul #Supremes

[trump666traitor]

#demcracy #VOTE #wisconsin #supremes #biden harris #stop the squeal

[danmeiquotez]

"In regard to the monsters, demons, and ghosts that caused great turmoil within the Mortal Realm, the Palace of Ling Wen had categorized them based on their abilities. The ranks were as follows: fierce, malice, wrath, and supreme. A "fierce" murdered one, a "malice" could murder a sect, a "wrath" could slaughter an entire city. As for the most fearsome "supremes," once they were born into this world, they were destined to bring ruin to nations and people and complete disorder everywhere. " - Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (Heaven Official's Blessing) (Chapter 3)

#tgcf #tgcf quotes #mxtx #mxtx quotes #danmei quotes #heaven official's blessing #tgcf vol 1 #supremes #ling wen

[balsanja]

#Lamont Dozier #Supremes

[detroitlib]

Portrait of singer Diana Ross. Fragment of newspaper clipping is attached to back of photograph. Handwritten on back: "Diana Ross."

E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library

#diana ross #music #singer #vintage music #detroit #supremes #motown #detroit public library

[nakamorijuan]

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#el.nakamori #El Nakamori #Namie Amuro #NEW LOOK #Namie Amuro - New Look #Amuro Namie #The Supremes #Baby Love #Supremes #安室奈美恵 #スプリームス #JPOP #JMUSIC #ダンス #ポップ #ディスコ #歌手 #ダンサー

[celebsarebeautiful]

Today's Daily Celebrity is Diana Ross

Diana Ross (1944) is an american singer and actress. Ross rose to fame as one of the member's of The Supremes.

#diana ross #american singer #actress #talent #beautiful #hollywood #glamour #icon #legend #singer #the supremes #supremes

[howardhawkshollywoodmusic]

9. Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes debuted Jul 64 and peaked at number one, scoring 1398 points.

The Supremes formed in Detroit and were the most successful of all the Motown acts. They had 47 chart entries 1962-76. Twenty made the top ten, and twelve of those made number one.

Donnie Elbert's 1971 remake peaked at 15, and The J Geils Band version missed the top 40 in 1976.

#where did our love go #supremes #hits of 1964 #motown #Youtube