Quote Originally Posted by Nitro2015 View Post
Probably not. I like Mary Wilson's voice but she didn't have the x-factor/charisma/magnetism that Madonna or Diana had in their vocal performances. Her recordings are a bit boring because they lack that fire or distinctive quality. She always sounds like she is going through the motions. I don't think it would even have charted on the Hot 100. Maybe a minor club hit in U.S. and a minor hit in some european countries.

Madonna was an average singer at best, but she had such a presence, not just visually, but on record too. And she always found the right direction, production-wise. Her 80's records are so classic, so joyful, so timeless. It's a bit like The Supremes in the 60's. Pop perfection.
I tend to agree with you. Madonna was more charismatic and more mtv friendly than Mary. Holiday was perfect for her. Less so for Mary.