I love her version of "Silent Night," but it could have benefited greatly by bringing the key down a couple of steps. It seems like it was too high for both Diana and Florence, which is probably...
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I love her version of "Silent Night," but it could have benefited greatly by bringing the key down a couple of steps. It seems like it was too high for both Diana and Florence, which is probably...
That’s what I’m saying. Tugging at someone’s hair, for ANY REASON, is ratchet as hell. I don’t care what Flo’s involvement was in her departure, you can’t ever claim to be innocent if you pull a...
I think Cindy was friendly enough with Flo, but A- not close enough to attend, and B- given the circumstances surrounding her entrance as a Supreme, she may have deemed it inappropriate to be there....
I’ve always found that story so hard to swallow. I know there’s always two sides to a story, but if what Florence and Mary said about Diana and Berry that night was true, that’s really low. If a...
Very interesting thread!
I’ve also always sworn I could hear Flo on “Santa Clause is Coming to Town,” even with the knowledge that they did not provide background vocals.
That being said, I’m...
I don’t buy the rumor that Flo’s voice was going. She was only 23-24 at this time, and even with her increased drinking and the occasional smoke, she certainly wasn’t doing enough of it to cause...
I remember reading a story a long time ago - and I don’t know how much of this is true - that the Andantes were originally dubbed in on “The Happening,” but Flo gave Berry a hard time about it and he...
I wonder if the new billing and Florence leaving had any affect on it, as well. Florence's exit, from what I understand, was still noticed by the pubic and reported in newspapers, so I wonder if...
I was a big fan of both Andra's stunning performance and the film itself. I don't think any movie about an icon as mythologized as Billie Holiday will live up to everyone's expectations. Since...
I've been doing the same. I've spun several Supremes records today and then played various video clips. Mary was glamorous in the most truthful way and it showed, even when she was in the...
Heartbreaking. All loss is unfair, but this one is particularly cruel.
Great article, and a great tribute. I cannot believe she's gone. I agree with Lamont - I thought she'd live to be 100. She was one of the great success stories of rock and roll, had been through...
Are you referring to this version?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__zeSGrpQSY
Like the rest of you, I was absolutely stunned and am beyond heartbroken over the unexpected and devastating loss of Ms. Mary Wilson. It was the first thing that I woke up to this morning and I am...
You know what, I just played it again and you're right. I can clearly hear both Florence and Marlene. Good catch.
Really?? So is it Florence and Marlene? I'll have to go back and give it another listen. I had no idea!
This is a great record!! I have a set of old, early Billie Holiday 78's tucked away somewhere, and I think this is one of them. Her life has always been troubled, but these early records offer a rare...
I'm very excited about this. I have loved Billie Holiday for countless years; even saw Audra McDonald as Billie twice on Broadway. 'Lady Sings the Blues' is a great cinematic piece of fiction, but...
Fabulous! I've never seen this colorized before. One of my favorites and the Vandellas KILL it here!
Oh goodness! This is a tough one. While I have way too many favorites, and while they change depending on my mood [[LOL), these three are regular favorites of mine.
"Come See About Me" - Shindig,...
No, I merely wondered if anyone had possibly considered inviting Florence to the Farewell. I think we're all well aware of the fact that she would not have been considered to join them on stage. ...
All I'll say about Tony Turner is that when your books are published as "biography" or "music history," like I'm sure a good share of the public who bought them might have believed them to be, then...
I've never cared for the Farewell album. I never really cared for the later period of the 60s Supremes that really push Diana out in front and reduce Mary and Flo/Mary and Cindy to essentially set...
I think you're taking this a bit too seriously. You are entitled to your opinion, as am I. I believe Diana certainly matured and had promise as a young singer, and never did I suggest she was a BAD...
I think it bares reminding that Diana wasn't exactly a strong vocalist at the beginning of the Supremes' career. Because Berry saw superstar potential in her, her invested more energy into ensuring...