we've debated this topic a LOT i know. but something struck me the other day while watching some of the DRATS material and while talking with some friends. during the 60s, the Sups had lots of big headline-making activities

1965
5 #1 in a row
Copa appearance
Lincoln Center appearance

1966
Vegas debut
huge tour of the Orient
first female lp to go #1

1967
broadcast of R&H today
Tarzan appearance
Coconut Grove debut

1968
TCB
massive duets - and this was really before mega stars did lots of duets like they do today
mega Europe tour with TOTT
Hubert Humphrey endorsement

1969
host for the Hollywood palace
Diana solo gigs on tv

And then when Diana went solo, you also had big news stories. 70 was just her debut, 71 you had the tv special and the announcement of the movie

So MCJ just don't really seem to have this level of excitement surrounding them. they had great shows, high quality albums. But was the group newsworthy?

i wonder if without such major PR, if the public just lost track of the girls. sure MJC still appeared on tv a lot. sure there were ads in billboard and all. But maybe this cooling of PR hype played into things

just a thought, which i thought could be interesting to discuss and debate on here