The Making Of Motown 25

[marybrewster]

Some good points that i agree with. [[Shock horror). She was still establishing a new sound and image at that point in time. I think the last thing she wanted was to be seen as a Supreme, while realising that cold shouldering the event would be construed as a snub from a haughty diva by disgruntled fans and media alike.

I think the cold shouldering at the event hits the nail on the head. Had BG and Diana talked much she left Motown? Was he still licking his wounds? I'm sure others like Martha Reeves weren't greeting Diana with open arms either. So it's not just Mary Wilson.

[bradsupremes]

I think the cold shouldering at the event hits the nail on the head. Had BG and Diana talked much she left Motown? Was he still licking his wounds? I'm sure others like Martha Reeves weren't greeting Diana with open arms either. So it's not just Mary Wilson.

I can't remember where I heard/read it, but Diana was a bit uneasy about participating because so many from the old Motown days would be there and she knew many of them were not particularly fond of her. She was also sick that week hence the red tongue. I don't think she and Berry spoke much since her departure and I believe there was a lot of unresolved things. For a lot of artists who participated, they were putting on a happy face and being professional in spite of harboring a lot of ill will toward Gordy, the label, and others.