Can people have different ideas and opinions on here?!?!
I stand by what I said. I believe Mary did deserve a chance at Motown, and while Motown did give her that chance by releasing the "Mary Wilson" album, they did not truly get behind her or give her a real opportunity to prove herself as an artist. Her album just wasn't good, and it wasn't really the direction in which she had hoped to go, yet it was put out anyway. A bad disco album that was released after disco had peaked! Just a crappy decision all around. And yes, Motown was involved in that decision. I wonder if, due to the bad blood that existed between Mary and the company, they tossed the album out with full awareness that it would tank.
You tell me to get over myself. What a nasty remark. We do have a right to respectfully disagree on this forum.
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TheMotownManiac
Motown didn’t see a potential in Mary - why is that a screw over? Why is Motown obligated to promote a singer they see no future in or forever be a villain in her fans’ eyes? NO ONE in the recording industry wanted to put money and time into Mary - why blame Motown? Why not blame Clive Davis? Or Comlubia? Geez, you act like because you think Mary was bankable that Motown screwed her over for not agreeing with you. Get over yourself for a second and look at the big picture: there was no interest in Mary by any major or secondary label. Ever. That is not a crime. Mary of the 70s was a capable ballad singer with a not-too-popular-voice who led her group The Supremes into looking like rubes on the majority of their last tv Appearances. Capable singers are a dime a dozen - much more was needed to become a star. Mary was pretty and could be stunning, but she acted like a fool on TV too many times to attract a contract. I’m sorry, but I do not believe she turned down any offers to sign.
I wish ash things had gone Mary’s way - but she persevered beautifully in spite of no support. Good for her!