This year is the 60th Anniversary of the Supremes signing to Motown and it seems that it really has not been celebrated like it should have. I have to say that a lot of that is because of the passing of Mary Wilson. Mary Wilson was seriously the champion of the Supremes, not allowing the group to fade from public consciousness because she would make the rounds on television. It seems that nothing has been planned and we are now going into the 9th month of the year. The silence is truly speaking volumes on how important Mary Wilson was as the biggest promoter of the group. Still, there have been some things that 2021 have brought us.
Diana Ross is releasing her first new music in a number of years, many fans are beyond excited for this release. It is quite exciting.
Mary Wilson, before she passed, managed to work with Universal to have her 1979 album released with an Expanded edition which included her 4 songs that Motown rejected and released her from her contract as well as a newer song. We are still waiting to see if a physical CD of this will be released. I am not sure if it ever will, since it has not had any fanfare. Perhaps, the download did not sell very well.
Scherrie & Susaye continue to sing and perform virtually. With the pandemic, not much new can be going on. Fortunately, they are still with us and in great voice. The down side is that many fans are not as aware of them as they should be[[They were among the very most talented group members) and the groups moniker is quite a mouthful and clunky-Scherrie & Susaye,Formerly of the Supremes with Joyce Vincent.
Jean Terrell and Lynda Laurence have seemingly retired from performing.
Cindy Birdsong has retired from public life and performing due to poor health.
This year is nearly 3/4 over and the celebrations that should have been don't seem to be coming. Only Ross' new music has sparked anything and not as much as a legendary Supreme should receive. What are your observations of what could or should be in 2021?