Quote Originally Posted by danman869 View Post
Grant, I absolutely don't disagree with your opinion and great ideas here, but I think the problem was: MONEY. Diana *might* have gotten that kind of budget [including rotating sets], but I would think by 1972 that money for that kind of thing [especially with the singles chart performances starting to slide] just wasn't there. I have to wonder, as well, whether or not in 1972, if/when Diana was on stage, whether or not she had/would've had that kind of presentation. For years, the Supremes generally just skipped on stage after they were announced. I would almost imagine that Diana either did the same during her early solo career or perhaps she entered from the back of the house. Building moveable stagings would've been expensive, as was storing them, transporting them, and having a crew to stage and strike them. As I said above, I would've loved that kind of idea [and similar more creative ways to stage their show for the '70s and incorporate more album material and themed shows], but I think that the bottom line for The Supremes during those years was money. Secondary was exactly what you said--there didn't seem to be any strong connection between Corporate and Group Management/Coordination.
yeah this is more of a fantasy idea. it might have been too "ahead of its time" like you said. And certainly for 1 nighters, it would have been very expensive. but a fun idea.

Still the disconnect between Corp and Management seems glaring